President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced major changes in Uganda's public service leadership, affecting Permanent Secretaries and other senior government officials across ministries, departments and agencies.

The changes, announced on November 9, 2026, involve retaining 16 senior officials in their current positions, redeploying 11 others to different government offices, designating 13 individuals for new positions and retiring 11 senior public officers.

The reshuffle affects several key government institutions, including the Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Ministry of Works and Transport and Parliament.

Among the officials retained in their current positions is Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, who continues as Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet. Dr Mary T. Wenene has also retained her position as Deputy Head of Public Service and Deputy Secretary to Cabinet, while Jane Mwesiga Kyarisiima remains Deputy Head of Public Service responsible for Performance and Service Delivery at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Other senior officials retained include Jane Barekye as State House Comptroller, Gloria Asio Omaswa as Principal Private Secretary to the President and Yunus Kakande at the Office of the President.

At the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Eng. Irene P. Bateebe has retained her position, while Dr Diana Atwiine remains at the Ministry of Health. Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu has also been retained at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, while Robert Kasande continues at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

Dr Kedrace T. Rwankore Turyagyenda remains at the Ministry of Education and Sports, while Dr Ramathan Ggoobi has retained his position at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Other officials retained include Solicitor General Pius Perry Biribonwonha, Dr Asuman Lukwago at the Education Service Commission, Ketty Lamaro at the Health Service Commission and Kainza Agnes Nzogi at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

In another development, 11 senior officials have been retained in public service but redeployed to different government institutions.

Doreen Silver Katusiime has been redeployed to the Judiciary, while Bagiire Vincent Waiswa moves to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.

Catherine Birakwate Musingwiire has been assigned 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 redeployed to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, while Dr Aminah Zawedde moves to the Office of the Prime Minister, where she will handle coordination.

Aggrey David Kibenge has been assigned as Principal Private Secretary to the Vice President, while Rosette Byengoma moves to the position of Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence Procurement.

The President has also announced 13 new designations across government institutions, covering 12 Permanent Secretary positions and the position of Clerk to Parliament.

Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga has been designated for the Office of the Prime Minister, while Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho has been named for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.

Aggrey Wunyi has been designated for the Ministry of East African Community Affairs, while Mark Sseremba has been named for the Ministry of Public Service.

Kenneth Akiri has been designated for the Ministry of Water and Environment, while Barbara Namugambe has been named for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.

Other nominees include Charles Ssentongo for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maureen Kasande for the Inspectorate of Government and Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire for the Ministry of Works and Transport.

Edith Butuuro has been designated for the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, while Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki has been named for the Office of the President, responsible for Science, Technology and Innovation.

Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai has been designated for the Public Service Commission, while Edward Sengonzi Damulira has been named for the position of Clerk to Parliament.

Damulira, who previously served as an Under Secretary and Accounting Officer at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, is expected to replace Adolf Mwesige Kasaija as Clerk to Parliament.

In a letter dated November 5, 2026, President Museveni directed the Public Service Commission to assess the suitability of the designated individuals and advise him accordingly.

The changes also include the retirement of 11 senior public officers who have been serving in various government institutions.

Those listed include Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary; Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, the former Clerk to Parliament; 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; and Rose N. Kafeero.

The changes affect senior officials who have served in different capacities across government, including ministries, constitutional bodies and Parliament.

The reshuffle has been undertaken in exercise of the constitutional powers vested in the President under Articles 99, 172(1)(a) and 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.

Article 174(2) provides for presidential appointments of Permanent Secretaries, while Articles 99 and 172(1)(a) are cited in connection with the other presidential decisions.

The latest changes bring a new administrative arrangement across several government institutions, with some officials retaining their responsibilities, others moving to new assignments and new individuals being designated for senior public service positions.