Deputy Director General of the External Security Organization (ESO), Anyine Janet, has been awarded the prestigious Uganda Development Champions Award. This recognition is a testament to her tireless efforts in promoting Uganda’s development and security.
As a youthful and strategic intelligence operative, Anyine Janet has made a name for herself in the world of security and intelligence. With a background in statistics from Makerere University, she has brought a unique set of skills to her role at ESO.
Anyine Janet’s journey to success began when she co-founded Public Opinions International with Buyinza Adam Luzindana in 2005. Since their days at Makerere University,they both share values of secrecy and mystery. While Buyinza Adam Luzindana is a young successful businessman with aspirations to become a powerful diplomat, Anyine Janet has focused on her career in intelligence and security.
As Deputy Director General of ESO, Anyine Janet has played a crucial role in promoting regional cooperation,security and peace.
Anyine Janet together with Buyinza Adam Luzindana embarked on organizing award ceremonies in 2009 with Amama Mbabazi, Gen Aronda Nyakairima, as their Patrons and President Museveni as overall supervisor. Their first award ceremony was in 2009 at Hotel Africana Kampala and was attended by David Pulkol who led External Security Organisation, Diplomats, Amama Mbabazi,etc.
Throughout her career, Anyine Janet has demonstrated a strong sense of loyalty and commitment to the National Resistance Movement and President Museveni. She has worked closely with various government officials, including Amama Mbabazi and General Aronda Nyakairima, to promote Uganda’s development and security interests.
Anyine Janet’s award is a well-deserved recognition of her hard work and dedication to promoting Uganda’s development and security. As a true icon of development and peace, she continues to inspire others with her commitment to excellence and her tireless efforts to make a positive impact in the world.
As the Deputy Director General of ESO, Anyine Janet has succeeded in executing strategic assignments for the head of state. She served as front desk officer department at the External Security Organization for many years.
The External Security Organization (ESO) of Uganda, where Anyine Janet serves as Deputy Director General, is a government agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and processing information on external security threats to inform national policy makers. The ESO’s mandate includes intelligence gathering, monitoring security and socio-economic dynamics, training and re-training staff, participating in regional and international organizations, monitoring diaspora activities, and producing and disseminating intelligence reports.
Anyine Janet belonged to the Makerere University Poor Students Association (MUPOSA), which was led by Buyinza Luzindana Adam. The two would later on belong to Makerere movement vision 2025, which was also led by Buyinza Adam Luzindana. Janet was always the Deputy to Buyinza Adam, working closely with late General Pecos Kutesa, the late Noble Mayombo, who was then leading the chieftaincy of military intelligence and later on Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary. The two maintained links with Amama Mbabazi, who was then the super minister serving as Minister of Defense and later on Secretary General of the NRM Party.They would report directly to Amama Mbabazi who kept his doors at office and at home open widely to both Janet Anyine and Buyinza Adam. Todate, Adam Luzindana Buyinza continue to be too close to former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi and always seen in family functions.
Janet Anyine is credited for spending much of her life identifying and supporting vulnerable people. She has never relented. She has lived a free and incorruptible life. She lives a very modest life, yet she can afford luxury and pomp.
She is a calm yet very senior and powerful woman. She has always explained the mission and vision of the National Resistance Movement and President Museveni.
In conclusion, Anyine Janet’s story is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. As a true cadre of President Museveni, she has demonstrated a strong sense of loyalty and commitment to the National Resistance Movement.
Her award is a well-deserved recognition of her contributions to Uganda’s development and security, and she continues to inspire others with her commitment to excellence and her tireless efforts to make a positive impact in the world.
- The Rt Hon Moses Kigongo
1stVice Chairman, National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Rebecca Kadaga
The 2nd National Vice chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Rt Hon Richard Todwong
Secretary General, National Resistance Movement (NRM) - E Jessica Alupo
Vice President of Uganda - The Rt Hon Anita Annet Among
Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda - The Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda - The Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja
Prime Minister of Uganda - Hon Janet Kataha Museveni
First Lady of Uganda, Minister of Sports and Education - Dr Daina Atwiine
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health - The Rt Hon Amama Mbabazi
Former Prime Minister of Uganda - Dr Sudhir Ruparelia
Chairman-Ruparelia Group - E Hon Barbara Nekesa Lumolo
National Treasurer, National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Gen Proscovia Nalweyiso
Senior Presidential Advisor on Security - Anyine Janet
Deputy Director General-External Security Organization (ESO) - Hajat Hadijah Namyalo
The Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC). - Gloria Asio Omaswa
Principal Private Secretary to the President - Ms Hellen Seku
The Commissioner in charge of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps - Mathias Magoola
Managing Director- Dei BioPharma Ltd - Jane Barekye
The State House Comptroller - Hon Evelyn Anite
Minister of State for Investment and Privatization - Lawrence Muganga
Vice Chancellor-Victoria University - Dr Pius Bigirimana
Secretary to the Judiciary - Charles Ssentongo
Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Brig Gen Michael Kabango
Chief of Staff – Land Force (CoS – LF) - Lieutenant Colonel Edith Nakalema
Head-State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) - The Rt Hon Ruhakana Rugunda
Former Prime Minister of Uganda - Hon Dr Fred Mukasa Mbidde
Vice President-Democratic Party - Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh
Chief Coordinator – Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) - Haji Faruk Kirunda
Special Presidential Assistant-Press and Mobilization-Deputy Press Secretary - Mr Lawrence Ssemakula
Accountant General, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED) - Pastor Aloysius Bugingo
Managing Director of Salt Media Group of Companies, Head of House of Prayer Ministries - Aggrey Wuunyi
Undersecretary-Uganda Police Force - Judith Nabakooba
Minister-Ministry of Lands,Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) - Johnson Byabashaija
Commissioner General of Prisons - EEdward Kiwanuka Sekandi
Former Vice President - Dr Dithan Kiragga
Executive Director of Baylor Foundation Uganda. - Dr Sarah Wasagali
Chairperson Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) - AIGP Brig Christopher Ddamulira
Director, Directorate of Crime Intelligence Uganda Police Force - Dr Luisa Napolitano
Medical Coordinator-The Children’s Surgical Hospital, Entebbe - Gowa Kasita
Director for Citizenship and Immigration Control - Hajjat Aisha Lubega
Deputy Chairperson - Hon Nyombi Thembo
Executive Director-Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) - Hon Rose Namayanja
Deputy Secretary General - Charles Oluka
Director General-Internal Security Organisation (ISO) - Counsel Simon Peter Musangala
Managing Partner-Musangala Advocates and Solicitors - Kayanja Muhanga
Commander Land Force (CLF) - Ms Carol Bainamaryo
Member-Electoral Commission - Jack Agonza Bakasumba,
Chief Joint Staff (CJS)-Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) - Hon Dr Tanga Odoi
Chairman, NRM Electoral Commission (EC) - Edwin Karugire
Partner- K & K Advocates - Col Emmy Katabazi
Deputy Director General-Internal Security Organisation (ISO) - David Muhoozi
Minister of State for Internal Affairs - Haji Erias Kiyemba
Board Member-Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) - Kahinda Otafiire
Minister for Internal Affairs - Sandor Walusimbi
Senior Press Secretary to H.E the President of Uganda. - Haji Gadaffi Nassur
Chairperson, youth league), National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Hashim Magongo
President-Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) - Bagiire Vincent Waiswa
Permanent Secretary-Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Francis Takirwa
Acting Deputy Commander Land Force (D/CLF) - Prof Pamela Mbabazi
Chairperson -National Planning Authority (NPA) - Mrs Rose Byengoma
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defense - Dominic Mafabi Gidudu
Chairperson, Elders’ League), National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Dr Tom Magambo
Director- Directorate of Criminal Investigations ,Uganda Police Force - Moses Byaruhanga
Senior Presidential Advisor Political Affairs - Eng Ziria Waako
Chief Executive Officer-Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) - Adolf Mwesigye
Clerk to Parliament of Uganda - Charles Okidi
Commander Air Force (CAF)-Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) - James Tweheyo
Chairperson, Workers’ League), National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Samuel Okiding
Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector of Defence Forces (DCDF/IG) - E Godfrey Kirumira
Honorary Consul of Namibia to Uganda - Mwesigwa Rukari
Chairperson, Entrepreneurs’ League),National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama
Chairperson-Electoral Commission - Lady Judge Jane Frances Abodo
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of Uganda - Hon Gen Jim Muhwezi
Chairperson, Veteran’s League), National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Professor Paul Waako
Vice Chancellor-Busitema University - Gabriel Kato
Chairperson, PWDs League),National Resistance Movement (NRM) - AIGP John Ngaruye Ndungutse
Former Director East Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization Counter Terrorism Centre of Excellence - Capt. Mike Mukula
National Vice Chairman (Eastern), National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Felix Kulaigye
Spokesman of Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) - Chris Baryomunsi
National Vice Chairman (Western), National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Hon Godfrey. Kiwanda Ssuubi
National Vice Chairman (Central), National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Singh Katongole
National Vice Chairman (Kampala), National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Obua Denis Hamson
Chairperson of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus/Government Chief Whip - Jacqueline Kyatuhaire
Deputy National Treasurer,National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Hajat Madina Naham
Director for Finance and AdministratioN, National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Toyota Michael Nuwagira
Vice Chairman Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) - Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde
Director Mobilization, Cadre identification, Recruitment and Placement
National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Haji Yunus Kakande
Secretary, Office of the President - Counsel Enoch Barata
Director Legal Affairs, National Resistance Movement (NRM) - Dr Kayunga Sallie Simba
Commissioner-Electoral Commission - Joseph Ocwet
Director General-External Security Organization (ESO) - Kiryowa Kiwanuka
Attorney General - IGP Abbas Byakagaba
Inspector General of Uganda Police Force - Maj Gen David Mugisha
Commander -Special Forces Command (SFC) - Juma Witonze
Aspiring for Member of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and Community Development Promoter in Buganda Region - Maj Gen James Birungi
Chief of Military Intelligence - Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) - Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi
Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs - Odrek Rwabwogo
Chairperson- The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) - Ramathan Ggoobi
Permanent Secretary / Secretary to the Treasury
Ministry of Finance,Planning and Economic Development (MFPED).
Public Opinions started in 2008 under the leadership of Buyinza Adam Luzindana ,Anyine Janet and others and has today expanded as the leading public awareness, information dissemination, and public relations firm in Uganda. Public Opinions is a leader in Information dissemination, Public Awareness, Public Relations, Corporate Branding, Printing of Promotional and Campaign Materials, investment Promotion,recognising best performing Leaders and Corporate Bodies, Publishing the Annual Uganda Development Champions Journal,etc.
Buyinza Adam Luzindana is the CEO of Public Opinions. Buyinza Adam Luzindana was a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Resistance Movement, where he served as Regional Chairman for the NRM Youth League Kampala Region from 2011-2015. He served as the Supreme Leader of the Uganda Poor Youth Movement from 2014-2019 when it was allegedly disbanded. He served as Chairman and Supreme Leader of Makerere University Poor Students Association (MUPOSA). He is the Managing Director of Buyinza Group Limited a company involved in General Trading, Real Estate Development, Foods and Beverages,etc.. He is passionate on Diplomacy, International Relations and Strategic Engagements.
