President Museveni has retired 11 permanent secretaries, including Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige Kasaija and Pius Bigirimana, in a major shake-up of the public service that has seen 13 new officials appointed, 16 retained in their current positions and another 11 redeployed.
The changes, announced on Monday, November 9, affect several key government ministries, departments and constitutional offices, marking a fresh reshuffle of senior public servants.
Among those retired are Maj Gen David Kasura-Kyomukama, Dr Rose Nassali Lukwago, Alex B Okello, Dorcus W Okalany, Bageya Waiswa, Edith Nsaja Mwanje, Alfred O Okidi, Dr John Geoffrey Mbabazi and Rose N Kafeero.
In the announcement, Museveni said the retirements were effected under Articles 99 and 172(1)(a) of the 1995 Constitution, which vest the President with powers relating to the appointment and retirement of public officers.
The retirement of Kasaija is particularly significant given his position as Clerk to Parliament. However, the President has appointed Edward Sengonzi Damulira as his replacement.
The reshuffle has also brought changes to several ministries, with Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga appointed to the Office of the Prime Minister, Prof Stephen Akandwanaho to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, and Aggrey Wunyi to the Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
Mark Sseremba has been appointed to the Ministry of Public Service, Kenneth Akiri to the Ministry of Water and Environment, while Barbara Namugambe takes up a position at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
Other new appointees include Charles Ssentongo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maureen Kasande to the Inspectorate of Government, Eng Flavia Guto Bwire to the Ministry of Works and Transport, and Edith Butuuro to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.
Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki has been appointed to the Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation, while Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai joins the Public Service Commission.
Meanwhile, several senior officials have retained their positions, including Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, Deputy Head of Public Service Dr Mary T Wenene, State House Comptroller Jane Barekye and Principal Private Secretary to the President Gloria Asio Omaswa.
Others retained include Irene Bateebe at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Diana Atwiine at the Ministry of Health, Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Robert Kasande at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and Dr Ramathan Ggoobi at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
The list also includes Dr Kedrace T Rwankore Turyagyenda at the Ministry of Education and Sports, Solicitor General Pius Perry Biribonwoha, Dr Asuman Lukwago at the Education Service Commission, Ketty Lamaro at the Health Service Commission and Kainza Agnes Nzogi at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
In another category, 11 officials have been retained in public service but redeployed to different institutions.
They include Doreen Silver Katusiime to the Judiciary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Catherine Birakwate Musingwiire to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and Benjamin Kumumanya to the Judicial Service Commission.
Dunstan Balaba has been redeployed to the Ministry of Local Government, Lynette B Bagonza to Ethics and Integrity, Nkeramihigo Julius Victor to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, and Alex Kakooza to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.
Dr Aminah Zawedde has been assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister in charge of Coordination, Aggrey David Kibenge becomes Principal Private Secretary to the Vice President, while Rosette Byengoma has been appointed Senior Presidential Adviser on Defence Procurement.
Museveni said the appointments, retentions, redeployments and retirements were made in exercise of the constitutional powers vested in the presidency.
