President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed 13 new Permanent Secretaries, retained 16 senior officials in their current positions and redeployed another 11 in changes affecting several government ministries and institutions.
The changes, announced in a statement dated November 9, 2026, also include the retirement of 11 Permanent Secretaries.
The President exercised his powers under Article 174(2) of the Constitution to make the appointments, retentions and redeployments.
Among the officials retained in their current positions is Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, who remains Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet. Her deputy, Dr Mary T. Wenene, has also been retained alongside Jane Mwesiga Kyarisiima, Deputy Head of Public Service responsible for Performance and Service Delivery.
Other officials retained include Dr Ramathan Ggoobi at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Dr Diana Atwiine at the Ministry of Health; Eng. Irene P. Bateebe at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development; and Dr Kedrace T. Rwankore Turyagyenda at the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Jane Barekye also retains her position as State House Comptroller, while Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu remains Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The retained officials also include Robert Kasande at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Pius Perry Biribonwoha as Solicitor General, and Dr Asuman Lukwago at the Education Service Commission.
In the redeployments, Doreen Silver Katusiime has been assigned to the Judiciary, while Bagiire Vincent Waiswa moves to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.
Catherine Birakwate Musingwiire has been redeployed to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, while Benjamin Kumumanya moves to the Judicial Service Commission.
Other redeployments include Dunstan Balaba to the Ministry of Local Government, Lynette B. Bagonza to Ethics and Integrity, and Nkeramihigo Julius Victor to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development.
Alex Kakooza has been assigned to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, while Dr Aminah Zawedde moves to the Office of the Prime Minister, responsible for Coordination.
Aggrey David Kibenge has been redeployed as Principal Private Secretary to the Vice President, while Rosette Byengoma becomes Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence Procurement.
Among the 13 new appointments, Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga has been assigned 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, and Barbara Namugambe to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
Other appointees include Charles Ssentongo at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maureen Kasande at the Inspectorate of Government, and Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire at the Ministry of Works and Transport.
Edith Butuuro has been appointed to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, while Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki takes up a position at the Office of the President responsible for Science, Technology and Innovation.
Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai has been appointed to the Public Service Commission, while Edward Sengonzi Damulira becomes Clerk to Parliament.
The President also announced the retirement of 11 Permanent Secretaries under Articles 99 and 172(1)(a) of the Constitution.
Those retired are former Minister Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, 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, Rose N. Kafeero and Pius Bigirimana.
The changes affect several key government institutions, including the Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, ministries, constitutional commissions and Parliament.