Kampala witnessed a significant political development after Parliament’s Appointments Committee confirmed the approval of 80 out of 82 ministerial nominees recently presented by President Yoweri Museveni, marking one of the most decisive vetting outcomes in recent sessions.
The two-day vetting process was overseen by the Committee on Appointments, chaired by Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth and deputized by Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, who later briefed the media on the committee’s conclusions.
According to Tayebwa, one nominee is yet to appear before the committee, while another remains under further review due to outstanding concerns that will be addressed before a final determination is reached.
He noted that the committee had engaged in detailed assessments covering a wide range of eligibility and integrity issues, including scrutiny of citizenship status among several appointees flagged for dual nationality concerns.
Tayebwa explained that investigations carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed that a small number of nominees had previously held dual citizenship or citizenship acquired through marriage, but had since formally renounced foreign nationality in compliance with legal requirements.
Despite the scrutiny, several incoming ministers used their vetting appearances to outline priority areas for their respective portfolios, with a strong emphasis placed on tackling corruption, improving service delivery, and strengthening institutional accountability.
Among them, Justine Nameere, the State Minister for Local Government, pledged aggressive action against revenue leakages in local governments, while other nominees emphasized reforms in recruitment processes, education quality, healthcare response systems, and digital anti-corruption mechanisms.
The Appointments Committee is expected to formally submit its recommendations to the President within the stipulated parliamentary timeline, paving the way for the approved ministers to be sworn in and assume their responsibilities in government.
