His Highness the Umukuka of Bugisu has unveiled a new cabinet comprising technocrats, security experts, academicians, business leaders, former political figures, and religious leaders to serve the Bugisu Cultural Institution, where the Umukuka is the gazetted Cultural Leader.
Steven Masiga, spokesperson of the institution, told this publication that in assembling the team, the Umukuka was guided by the spirit of the Cultural Leaders Act, which grants him the authority to appoint individuals of his choice to serve the community in a cultural capacity, particularly in mobilizing people for development.
Notable among the new appointments are Dr. Gorret Kitutu, former Minister for Karamoja Affairs; Hon. Michael Werikhe, State Minister for Trade in charge of Cooperatives; Dorcas Okalany, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands; and Dr. Sarah Khanakwa, former Namisindwa Woman parliamentary candidate.
Structure of the New Cabinet
Office of the Prime Minister
Rt. Hon. Dr. Paul Mwambu – Prime Minister in charge of Cabinet and General Administration
Rt. Hon. Dr. Wakholi Sylvester – Deputy Prime Minister, Kenya Chapter
Rt. Hon. Dr. Clet Wanduyi Masiga – Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Research and Innovations
Rt. Hon. Dr. Gorret Kitutu – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Rt. Hon. Dr. Devis Mwenyi – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for General Duties
Rt. Hon. Dr. Kosea Wambaka – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Planning and Human Resource Development
Ministers
Hon. Samuel Kuloba – Education, Skills Development and Literacy
Hon. William Wanyoto – Principal Cabinet Secretary
Hon. Masaba Andrew – Finance
Hon. Emmanuel Mutanje – Investments and Entrepreneurship Development
Hon. Bernard Nyongesa Mureke – Governance and Accountability
Hon. Peter Kiwuso – Agriculture
Hon. Dr. Robinah Namome – Health, Welfare and Wellness
Hon. Moses Kutoi – Culture, Heritage, Arts, Language and Indigenous Knowledge
Hon. Richard Maserejje – Attorney General and Ethics
Hon. Dorcas Okalany – Gender, Social Development and Employment
Hon. Peter Simon Wamoto Nabende – Trade, Cooperatives and Value Addition
Hon. Musamali Gerosom – Information
Hon. Mukuwa Nelson – Youth, Sports and Recreation
Hon. Makatu – Lands, Infrastructure and Natural Resources
Hon. Phillip Charo – Interreligious, Intercultural and External Community Affairs
Hon. Woboya Vincent – Disaster Management, Emergencies and Recovery
Hon. Sam Sakwa Napokoli – Local Government and Clan Affairs
Hon. Wambede Richard – Bukuka Affairs
Hon. Wadada Davidson – Tourism, Wildlife and Historical Monuments
Hon. Allan Wekesa – Works
Hon. Metrine Nangila – Social Solidarity and Cultural Institutions Development
Hon. Eng. Agnes Wache – Foreign Affairs
Hon. Wabuyi Peter – Home Affairs
Hon. Massa Kalid – Security Affairs
Deputy Ministers
Hon. Michael Mungoma – Deputy Minister for Security Affairs and General Duties
Hon. Dr. Sarah Manana – Deputy Minister for Health and Wellness
Hon. Masinde – Deputy Minister for Education, Literacy and Skills Development
Steven Masiga retains his role as spokesperson of the Cultural Institution and Chairman of the Awards Committee.
Envoys and Royal Chancellors
Masiga said these positions are technical, high-level policy roles within the Cultural Institution.
Among those appointed are:
Hon. Victor Chemuswa – Envoy
Hon. Michael Werikhe – Chairperson, Fair Culture Commission
Hon. Hillary Busiku – Envoy
Hon. John Wambi – Envoy
Hon. Dr. Kimanai Robert – Special Envoy for Global Partnerships
Hon. Prof. Wamuziri – Special Envoy for Diaspora Partnerships
Hon. Phillip Wanyonyi – Ambassador for Resource Mobilization
Hon. Hajji Wamusitu – Special Envoy for Islamic Cultural or Traditional Kingdoms
Hon. Rev. Titus Kutosi – Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation
Hon. Rtd. Col. Tom Wanambisi – Special Envoy for Bamasaaba Communities in Kenya
Hon. Michael Materesi – Special Envoy for European Diaspora Partnerships
Hon. Prof. Florence Wakoko – Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs (USA and Canada)
Hon. Davis Wamawungo – Envoy for Australia
Hon. Ivan Namalala – Special Envoy for SADC Countries
Hon. Richard Wawomola – Envoy for Gauteng, South Africa
Hon. Medie Webisa – Envoy for Cape Town, South Africa
Hon. Dominic Wetangula – Chief Advisor to the Umukuka
Hon. Dr. Geof Liyod – Ambassador Extraordinary to Wales and Pont Organization
Hon. Muhamud Masaba – Coordinator, Bugisu Region Parliamentary Affairs
Hon. Dr. Sarah Khanakwa – Special Advisor on Policy, Future Generations and Fund Mobilization
Hon. Irene Manghali – Commissioner for Public Engagements and Mobilization
Hon. Nabahana Patrick – Chairperson, Imbalu Committee
Hon. Betty Mabonga – Chairperson, Nabagyelema Foundation
Hon. Massa Onesmus – Chairperson, Land Board and Property Assets
Hon. Priscilla Mungoma – Head, Commission for Cultural Tourism, Museum Development, Arts and Creative Industries
Hon. Gidudu Milton – Chairperson, Grievances Committee
Hon. Hajji Amir Manghali – Chairperson, Institutional Structures Development and Implementation
Hon. Watsemba Jane Mutuma – Commissioner for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Masiga stated that it is his duty to communicate the official positions of the Cultural Institution. He notified the Bugisu region, Uganda, and the diaspora of the newly appointed officials.
He emphasized that no one is authorized to transact any business on behalf of the Cultural Institution without express written permission from His Highness the Umukuka, unless their name appears on the official list.
Those seeking information, updates, or bursaries from the Umukuka’s office were advised to contact the spokesperson for guidance.
Masiga urged the newly appointed officials to serve with dedication and devotion, promote peace, and sensitize communities about government programs. He encouraged them to discourage strikes as a means of demanding services and instead promote peaceful engagement.
The new team will work closely with government and the community to fulfill the institution’s mandates.
