President Yoweri Museveni has nominated 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.
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Museveni announced 13 nominees for various Permanent Secretary and other senior public service positions, affecting several key government institutions.
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.
She will take over from Byengoma, who has been serving as Permanent Secretary under the ministry’s political leadership.
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The reshuffle also affects the Ministry of Works and Transport, where Museveni nominated Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire as the new Permanent Secretary.
Other nominees include Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga for the Office of the Prime Minister, Maureen Kasande for the Inspectorate of Government and Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki for the Office of the President, where she will oversee Science, Technology and Innovation.
Kenneth Akiri was nominated for the Ministry of Water and Environment, while Barbara Namugambe was named for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
Charles Ssentongo was nominated for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho was named for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
Mark Sseremba was nominated for the Ministry of Public Service, while Aggrey Wunyi was named for the Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
