By Enyichukwu Enemanna
Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni on Monday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, marking the beginning of a new phase of government administration.
Among those who took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office include, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, who who inaugurated as the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs at the event which held at State House, Entebbe.
With the swearing-in, Kadaga officially begins her duties as First Deputy Prime Minister for EAC Affairs, while continuing to serve as Chairperson of the East African Community Council of Ministers.
Other cabinet ministers who took the oath included the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga; and the Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, Hon. Lukia Nakadama.
The event saw 77 other members of the executive inaugurated to assume their responsibilities in government.
Guiding the swearing-in process was the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye. The event was attended by senior government officials, judicial leaders, security chiefs, families and friends of the ministers.
Addressing the newly sworn-in leaders, President Museveni offered a brief but pointed message, congratulating them on their appointments and wishing them success in serving the country.
“Here, I just congratulate you and wish you good luck,” the President said.
Among the senior government officials sworn-in were Vice President, H.E Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, who also serves as leader of government business in Parliament.
Other Cabinet ministers sworn-in were the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda; the Minister of Security, Hon. Jim Muhwezi; the Minister in the Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation, Eng. JonardAsiimwe; the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Minsa Kabanda; the Minister for General Duties, Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek; the Government Chief Whip, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng; and the Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Sam Engola and others.
