President Yoweri Museveni has retired Pius Bigirimana and 10 other permanent secretaries in a sweeping reshuffle of Uganda's senior public service.
In a statement issued on November 9, the President announced 13 new appointments, redeployed 11 officials and retained 16 others in their current positions.
Bigirimana, who has served in several senior government positions, is among the most prominent officials affected by the changes.
He previously served as permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development before moving to the Judiciary.
His career has spanned several years of public administration, including overseeing government programmes and managing public resources.
Among those retired is Maj Gen David Kasura-Kyomukama, who served as permanent secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
Museveni appointed Edith Butuuro to take over the ministry's administrative leadership.
Other officials on the retirement list include former minister Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, Dr Rose Nassali Lukwago, Alex Okello, Dorcus Okalany, Bageya Waiswa, Edith Nsaja Mwanje, Alfred Okidi, Dr John Geoffrey Mbabazi and Rose Kafeero.
The reshuffle also brings changes to the Ministry of Works and Transport, where Eng Flavia Guto Bwire takes over as permanent secretary.
At the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Prof Stephen Akandwanaho replaces Dr Aminah Zawedde, who moves to the Office of the Prime Minister to oversee coordination.
Other new appointments include Charles Ssentongo at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Barbara Namugambe at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, and Kenneth Akiri at the Ministry of Water and Environment.
Mark Sseremba takes over at the Ministry of Public Service, while Aggrey Wunyi joins the Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
Museveni also appointed Maureen Kasande to the Inspectorate of Government, Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga to the Office of the Prime Minister and Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki to the Office of the President, where she will handle Science, Technology and Innovation.
Edward Sengonzi Damulira becomes Clerk to Parliament, while Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai joins the Public Service Commission.
The President also reassigned several officials to new responsibilities.
Rosette Byengoma becomes Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence Procurement, while Aggrey David Kibenge takes up the position of Principal Private Secretary to the Vice President.
Alex Kakooza moves to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, while Catherine Birakwate Musingwiire joins the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
Doreen Silver Katusiime moves to the Judiciary, the institution where Bigirimana previously served.
Despite the changes, Museveni retained several senior officials in ministries responsible for public finance, healthcare and government administration.
Dr Ramathan Ggoobi remains permanent secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Secretary to the Treasury.
Dr Diana Atwiine retains her position at the Ministry of Health, while Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye continues as Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet.
Other officials who retained their positions include State House Comptroller Jane Barekye, Eng Irene Bateebe at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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