ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday presided over the official swearing-in ceremony of three newly appointed ministers at State House, Entebbe.
The ceremony marked the formal assumption of office for diplomats and legislators tasked with heading key dockets across foreign affairs, micro-finance, and internal security.
Key Appointments
- Hon. Amb. Adonia Ayebare — Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure — Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (Micro-Finance)
- Hon. Witonze Juma — Minister of State for Internal Affairs
Strengthening Foreign Policy and Local Enterprise
Amb. Adonia Ayebare takes over the Foreign Affairs docket following a distinguished career as Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Ayebare pledged to advance Uganda’s strategic interests, regional peace, and bilateral relations globally.
Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure steps into the Ministry of Finance to oversee the Micro-Finance portfolio. Her focus is expected to center on expanding grassroots access to capital, strengthening community-based financial cooperatives (SACCOs), and driving wealth creation initiatives under government programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM).
Hon. Witonze Juma assumes duties as Minister of State for Internal Affairs, where he will support the administration of internal security, immigration services, and national registry frameworks.
President Museveni congratulated the new ministers and urged them to serve with dedication, integrity, and focus on national development priorities.
Museveni Swears In Ayebare, Musherure, Witonze
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