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President Museveni exercising his powers under Article 172 (4) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda has named new Permanent Secretaries and fired several of those who have served for several years in the different ministries.
The first to face the axe in this reshuffle was Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesigye who nearly missed jail when things turned South in the 2nd Week of May this Year when former Speaker Annet Anita Among was place under house arrest, her luxury cars confiscated during raids of her homes in Kampala and Bukedea.
She would later spend 5 months under house arrest until President Museveni halted the investigations and forgave all her sins committed during her time at Parliament as Speaker having replaced Late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah in 2022.
The others who faced the Axe include;
Mr. Alex Kakooza who just took over at the Office of the Prime Minister, he’s been replaced by Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga who has been serving as an Under Secretary at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation but has worked in different ministries like Local government, Finance, Internal Affairs and Public Service.
Museveni also fired Mrs. Rose. N. Kafeero and replaced her with Ms. Rosemary Kasande as the PS to the Inspectorate of Government. Ms. Sheebah Kyobutungi Rujoki named PS to the Officer of the President (Science, Technology and Innovation).
Dr. Alfred Okot Akidi has also been fired at the Ministry of Water and Environment and replaced with Mr. Keneth Akiri. Long serving Maj. Gen (Rtd) David Kasura Kyomukama has also been axed at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries replaced by Ms. Barbara Namugambe.
Mr.Vincent Bagiire Waiswa has also been axed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and replaced by Mr. Charles Ssentongo while Prof Stephen Akandwanaho named PS to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance replacing Dr. Aminah Zawedde who has equally not survived the axe.
Long serving Ms. Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire has also been fired at the Ministry of Public Service and replaced by Mr. Mark Seremba while Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire goes to the Ministry of Works and Transport as PS to replace Mr. Waiswa Bageya who just recently returned from suspension over the Busega-Mpigi expressway financial mismanagement.
Mr. Aggrey Wunyi named PS to the Ministry of East Africa Community affairs to replace Mrs. Edith Mwanje who has also faced the Axe. Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai has been named PS to the Public Service Commission.
The others fired include Adolf Mwesigye who has been clerk to parliament and replaced by Dr. Edward Ssengozi Ddamulira. Ms. Edith Buturo named PS to the Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs replacing long serving Ms. Rosette Byengoma who has also been fired.
In exercise of the powers vested in me by Article 174(2) of the Constitution, I have named 13 persons for appointment to various government offices.
I have directed the Public Service Commission to assess their suitability and advise me accordingly. https://t.co/wkb0MNxv2S
— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) November 8, 2026
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