Museveni appoints 13 permanent secretaries in Uganda
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Monitor and Watchdog Uganda
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has appointed 13 new permanent secretaries in several ministries, departments and agencies to strengthen public-sector leadership and improve administrative efficiency and service delivery, according to Daily Monitor. The appointments, announced on 8 November 2026, must still be assessed by the Public Service Commission before confirmation.
The appointments include Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga at the Office of the Prime Minister, Maureen Kasande at the Inspectorate of Government and Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki at the presidential secretariat for science, technology and innovation. Kenneth Akiri takes the Ministry of Water and Environment, Barbara Namugambe the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, while Charles Ssentongo joins the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho becomes permanent secretary at the Ministry of Information Technology and National Guidance, Mark Sseremba is appointed to the Ministry of Public Service and engineer Flavia Guto Bwire to the Ministry of Works and Transport. Edith Butuuro joins the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Aggrey Wunyi the Ministry of East African Community Affairs, Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai the Public Service Commission and Edward Sengonzi Damulira becomes Clerk to Parliament.
In a letter dated 5 November and addressed to the chairperson of the Public Service Commission, Museveni asked her to assess the suitability of the 13 officials and submit her views. The head of state exercised this power under Article 174(2) of Uganda's 1995 Constitution.
