By Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named 13 individuals for appointment to Permanent Secretary positions across various government ministries, departments and agencies in a move aimed at strengthening public administration and service delivery.
In a statement issued under Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution, Museveni said he had selected the nominees for different offices and directed the Public Service Commission to assess their suitability and advise him accordingly.
The nominees and their proposed positions are:
- Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga – Office of the Prime Minister.
- Maureen Kasande – Inspectorate of Government.
- Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki – Office of the President (Science, Technology and Innovation).
- Kenneth Akiri – Ministry of Water and Environment.
- Barbara Namugambe – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
- Charles Ssentongo – Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho – Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
- Mark Sseremba – Ministry of Public Service.
- Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire – Ministry of Works and Transport.
- Edith Butuuro – Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.
- Aggrey Wunyi – Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
- Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai – Public Service Commission.
- Edward Sengonzi Damulira – Clerk to Parliament.
The appointments are subject to assessment by the Public Service Commission, after which the nominees will be considered for formal appointment.
