President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named 13 people for appointment as Permanent Secretaries in various government ministries, departments and agencies in the latest reshuffle of Uganda’s public service leadership.
The appointments, announced in a statement issued by the President, affect several key government institutions, including the Office of the Prime Minister, the Inspectorate of Government, the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Works and Transport.
However, the appointments are subject to assessment by the Public Service Commission, which Museveni has directed to examine the suitability of the nominees and advise him accordingly.
In the statement, Museveni said he had exercised his constitutional powers under Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda to nominate the individuals for the respective positions.
The 13 nominees and their designated offices are:
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Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga – Office of the Prime Minister.
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Maureen Kasande – Inspectorate of Government.
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Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki – Office of the President (Science, Technology and Innovation).
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Kenneth Akiri – Ministry of Water and Environment.
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Barbara Namugambe – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
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Charles Ssentongo – Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho – Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
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Mark Sseremba – Ministry of Public Service.
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Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire – Ministry of Works and Transport.
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Edith Butuuro – Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.
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Aggrey Wunyi – Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
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Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai – Public Service Commission.
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Edward Sengonzi Damulira – Clerk to Parliament.
The latest appointments come as the government continues to reorganise its administrative leadership following the 2026 general elections and the formation of the new administration.
Permanent Secretaries are the accounting officers and chief administrative heads of government ministries and departments. They oversee the implementation of government policies, manage public resources and supervise the day-to-day operations of their respective institutions.
The Public Service Commission’s assessment will determine whether the nominees meet the requirements for appointment to the respective positions.
Museveni signed the announcement in his capacity as President of the Republic of Uganda.
Permanent Secretaries are among Uganda’s most highly paid civil servants. (See full list of Uganda’s top 60 most highly paid government employees and how much they earn each month Here).
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