KAMPALA, Uganda (UGNEWSLINE) – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named 13 individuals for appointment as Permanent Secretaries in various government ministries and institutions in a move aimed at strengthening public service delivery.
In a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Museveni said he had exercised his powers under Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda to nominate the individuals for the respective positions.
However, the proposed appointments are subject to assessment by the Public Service Commission, which the President has directed to examine the suitability of the nominees and advise him accordingly.
The nominees include Barbara Namugambe for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries; Charles Ssentongo for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
Mark Sseremba has been nominated for the Ministry of Public Service, while Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire is proposed for the Ministry of Works and Transport.
Edith Butuuro has been named for the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, while Aggrey Wunyi is proposed for the Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
The other nominees are Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai for the Public Service Commission and Edward Sengonzi Damulira for the position of Clerk to Parliament.
In his communication, Museveni said he had directed the Public Service Commission to assess the suitability of all the nominees before advising him on their appointment.
The nominations are part of the government’s efforts to strengthen leadership and improve the delivery of public services across government institutions.
