Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named 13 individuals for appointment to various Permanent Secretary positions across government ministries and public institutions.
In a statement, Museveni said he had exercised powers vested in the presidency under Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda to nominate the individuals for the respective offices.
The list includes 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.
Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki has been named for the Office of the President, where she will handle Science, Technology and Innovation.
Other nominees include 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 proposed for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho has been named for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
Mark Sseremba is among those selected for the Ministry of Public Service, with Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire nominated for the Ministry of Works and Transport.
The proposed appointments also cover the security and regional integration sectors. Edith Butuuro has been named for the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, while Aggrey Wunyi has been proposed 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 named for the position of Clerk to Parliament.
Museveni said the nominations would now be subjected to a suitability assessment by the Public Service Commission.
He directed the commission to evaluate the nominees and advise him accordingly before the appointments are finalised.
The assessment is expected to establish whether the proposed candidates meet the requirements for the respective offices.
The announcement marks a step in the process of filling key administrative positions within Uganda's public service, with the nominees expected to take up responsibilities across different sectors if their appointments are approved.
Permanent Secretaries play a central role in the day-to-day administration of government ministries, overseeing public resources, coordinating departmental activities and supporting the implementation of government policies and programmes.
The proposed appointments span several areas, including agriculture, infrastructure, foreign affairs, defence, water and environmental management, technology and public administration.
However, the 13 individuals have only been named for consideration, with their suitability assessment by the Public Service Commission still pending.
Museveni said the commission would submit its advice to him after completing the evaluation process, paving the way for the next steps in the appointment exercise.
