President Yoweri Museveni has announced sweeping changes in the leadership of Permanent Secretaries across government ministries, departments and agencies, appointing 13 new officials, retaining 16 in their current positions, redeploying 11 others and retiring 11 from public service.
The changes, announced on Monday, November 9, 2026, affect several key government institutions and are aimed at reshaping the leadership of the public service.
Among the newly appointed officials is Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga, who takes up the position of Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, while Maureen Kasande has been appointed to the Inspectorate of Government.
Other appointments include Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki to the Office of the President, in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation; Kenneth Akiri to the Ministry of Water and Environment; and Barbara Namugambe to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
Charles Ssentongo has been appointed Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho takes charge of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
The President has also appointed Mark Sseremba to the Ministry of Public Service, Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire to the Ministry of Works and Transport, Edith Butuuro to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, and Aggrey Wunyi to the Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
Completing the list are Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai, appointed to the Public Service Commission, and Dr. Edward Sengonzi Damulira, named Clerk to Parliament.
Under the wider changes, 16 Permanent Secretaries have been retained in their current positions, while 11 others have been retained in public service but redeployed to different government offices.
The President has also retired 11 Permanent Secretaries, including Pius Bigirimana, Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama, Dr. Rose Nassali Lukwago, Bageya Waiswa, Adolf Mwesige Kasaija and Alfred O. Okidi.
The changes were made pursuant to Articles 99, 172(1)(a) and 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution, which provide for the President’s constitutional powers in matters relating to public service appointments and retirement.
In a statement released by Presidential Press Secretary Faruk Kirunda, State House said the respective assignments and details of the changes are contained in the official appointment and retirement instruments.
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