MUSEVENI RETIRES 11 PERMANENT SECRETARIES IN PUBLIC SERVICE RESHUFFLE

President Yoweri Museveni

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President Yoweri Museveni has retired 11 senior public officials in a major reshuffle of the public service that has also seen 16 officials retained in their positions, while 11 others have been redeployed to different government departments.

The list, released on Monday, includes the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, and several Permanent Secretaries who have been serving in key ministries and government institutions.

Among those retired are Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF); Dr Rose Nassali Lukwago of the Judicial Service Commission; Alex B. Okello of the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity; Dorcus W. Okalany of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development; and Bageya Waiswa of the Ministry of Works and Transport.

Others are Edith Nsaja Mwanje of the Ministry of East African Community Affairs, Alfred O. Okidi of the Ministry of Water and Environment, Dr John Geoffrey Mbabazi of the Public Service Commission, Rose N. Kafeero of the Inspectorate of Government and Pius Bigirimana of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

Despite the changes, Museveni retained several senior officials occupying strategic positions in the executive and public service.

They include Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, her deputy Dr Mary T. Wenene, and Jane Mwesiga Kyarisiima, who is responsible for Performance and Service Delivery at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Other officials retained include Jane Barekye as State House Comptroller, Gloria Asio Omaswa as Principal Private Secretary to the President and Yunus Kakande at the Office of the President.

At the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi remains Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury. Dr Diana Atwiine has also retained her position at the Ministry of Health, while Eng. Irene P. Bateebe remains at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.

Other retentions include Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Robert Kasande at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr Kedrace Rwankore Turyagyenda at the Ministry of Education and Sports, and Pius Perry Biribonwoha as Solicitor General.

The accounting officers at the Education Service Commission, Health Service Commission and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have also been retained.

The reshuffle has also seen 11 senior officials moved to other government departments and positions.

Dr Aminah Zawedde, who was Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has been transferred to the Office of the Prime Minister, where she will be responsible for coordination.

She is replaced at ICT by Professor Stephen Akandwanaho, one of the 13 new appointees announced by the President on Sunday.

Alex Kakooza, formerly Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister, has been moved to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.

Catherine Birakwate Musingwiire, who previously headed the Ministry of Public Service, has been transferred to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. Mark Sseremba takes over at Public Service.

Rosette Byengoma, formerly Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, has been redeployed as Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence Procurement.

Edith Butuuro, previously an Under Secretary at the same ministry, has been appointed to replace her.

Aggrey David Kibenge has been transferred to the Office of the Vice President as Principal Private Secretary.

Other redeployments include Doreen Silver Katusiime to the Judiciary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Benjamin Kumumanya to the Judicial Service Commission, Dunstan Balaba to the Ministry of Local Government, Lynette B. Bagonza to the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, and Nkeramihigo Julius Victor to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development.

The changes follow the appointment of 13 new officials announced by Museveni on Sunday.

They include Professor Stephen Akandwanaho at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire at the Ministry of Works and Transport, and Edith Butuuro at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.

Barbara Namugambe has been appointed to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, while Charles Ssentongo takes up a position at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga has been appointed Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister, while Maureen Kasande takes over at the Inspectorate of Government.

Other appointees are Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki, who will oversee Science, Technology and Innovation at the Office of the President; Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai at the Public Service Commission; and Mark Sseremba at the Ministry of Public Service.

Aggrey Wunyi has been appointed to the Ministry of East African Community Affairs.The other appointments include Kenneth Akiri at the Ministry of Water and Environment and Charles Ssentongo at Foreign Affairs.

Written by newsroom-radiopacis