President Museveni has announced the retirement of 11 permanent secretaries from various ministries and government agencies.
“By virtue of the powers vested in the President under Articles 99 and 172(1)(a) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, I have retired 11 Permanent Secretaries,” Museveni said.
He added that the decision to retire the permanent secretaries was made in accordance with the constitutional powers vested in the President of the Republic of Uganda.
Among those retired is Adolf Mwesige who has been the clerk to Parliament, Mag Gen David Kasura( Ministry of Agriculture), Dr.Rose Nassali Lukwago( Judicial Service Commission), Alex B. Okello, Dorcus Okalany( Ministry of Lands) Bageya Waiswa( Ministry of Works and Transport), Edith Nsaja Mwanje( Ministry of East African Affairs), Alfred Okidi( Ministry of Water and Environment), Dr.John Geoffrey Mbabazi( Public Service Commission), Rose.N. Kafeero( IGG) and Pius Bigirimana( Judiciary).
The development comes on the backdrop of an earlier reshuffle by the president among permanent secretaries on Sunday evening.
The changes saw Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga named for the Office of the Prime Minister to replace Alex Kakooza while Maureen Kasande was named to the Inspectorate of Government to Rose N. Kafeero who has been dropped.
Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki was named for the Office of the President, in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation, while Kenneth Akiri is sent to the Ministry of Water and Environment.
Barbara Namugambe wasw named for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, with Charles Ssentongo was proposed for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho was named for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, while Mark Sseremba was proposed for the Ministry of Public Service.
Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire was named for the Ministry of Works and Transport, while Edith Butuuro was named to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.
Aggrey Wunyi was named for the Ministry of East African Community Affairs, while Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai was proposed for the Public Service Commission and Edward Sengonzi Damulira named for appointment as Clerk to Parliament.
