President Yoweri Museveni has nominated Ms Edith Butuuro as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, replacing Rosette Byengoma in a major reshuffle of senior government officials.
According to a statement issued yesterday, President Museveni announced 13 nominees for various Permanent Secretary and other senior public service positions, affecting several key government institutions.
Ms Butuuro, who has been serving as Under Secretary for Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, is set for promotion to the ministry’s top administrative position and take over from Ms Rose Byengoma, who has been serving as Permanent Secretary and the reshuffle also affects the Ministry of Works and Transport, where President Museveni nominated Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire as the new Permanent Secretary.
Other nominees include Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga for the Office of the Prime Minister, Ms Maureen Kasande for the Inspectorate of Government and Ms Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki for the Office of the President, where she will oversee Science, Technology and Innovation, while Kenneth Akiri was nominated for the Ministry of Water and Environment, Ms Barbara Namugambe was named for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
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Others include Charles Ssentongo nominated for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prof Stephen Akandwanaho was named for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Mark Sseremba was nominated for the Ministry of Public Service, Aggrey Wunyi was named for the Ministry of East African Community Affairs, Ms Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai goes to the Public Service Commission and Edward Sengonzi Damulira for the position of Clerk to Parliament.
The President invoked Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution, which provides for the appointment of Permanent Secretaries, however, the nominees must first undergo an assessment by the Public Service Commission before their appointments can be confirmed.
Permanent Secretaries are the chief administrative officers of government Ministries and departments, responsible for overseeing daily operations, supervising public servants and ensuring proper management and accountability of public resources.
