Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has nominated 13 individuals for appointment as Permanent Secretaries to various government ministries and public institutions in a move aimed at filling key administrative positions across the government.
In a statement, Museveni said the nominations had been made in exercise of his powers under Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
Among those nominated is Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga, who has been proposed for the Office of the Prime Minister, while Maureen Kasande has been nominated to serve at the Inspectorate of Government.
Other nominees include Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki for the Office of the President (Science, Technology and Innovation), Kenneth Akiri for the Ministry of Water and Environment, and Barbara Namugambe for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
Charles Ssentongo has been nominated for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho is proposed for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
The other nominations are Mark Sseremba for the Ministry of Public Service, Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire for the Ministry of Works and Transport, Edith Butuuro for the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, and Aggrey Wunyi for the Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai has been nominated for the Public Service Commission, while Edward Sengonzi Damulira has been proposed for the position of Clerk to Parliament.
However, the nominations are subject to a suitability assessment by the Public Service Commission before the appointments are finalised.
“I have directed the Public Service Commission to assess their suitability for appointment and advise me accordingly,” Museveni stated.
The assessment will determine whether the 13 nominees meet the requirements for appointment to their respective offices before the process proceeds to its next stage.
