Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki has unveiled a new cabinet, appointing Elasto Kasoro Akiiki and Dr Beyeza Abwooli as deputy prime ministers.
The appointments introduce new leadership across key kingdom departments, including health, education, tourism, finance, security and foreign affairs, while the portfolio for Diaspora Affairs and Resource Mobilisation remains vacant.
Kasoro will serve as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Culture and Local Government, while Dr Beyeza takes the second deputy premiership alongside responsibilities as health adviser.
Richard Rwabwogo Apuuli has been appointed Attorney General, deputised by Herbert Kwikiriza Apuuli.
In the health sector, Dr Mugahi Adyeri will head the Ministry of Health, with Brian Kisembo serving as deputy minister.
Herman Olimi Adyeri has been appointed Minister for Tourism, deputised by Deborah Baguma Abwooli.
Lucia Alinda Amooti will lead the Ministry of Education and Sports. Ronald Mutegeki Araali will deputise her on education matters, while Wandera Akiiki takes the position of Deputy Minister for Sports. Solomon Mulihebwa has been appointed Minister for Sports Development.
Nicholas Mugume Amoti will head Youth Affairs, assisted by Ivan Ahurra Araali as deputy minister.
In agriculture, Dr Patience Rwamigisa Araali has been appointed minister, with Patrick Muhenda Araali as her deputy.
Stephen Kasangaki Apuuli will lead the Ministry of Finance, deputised by Patrick Kagenda Atwooki.
Within the Culture and Local Government portfolio, Christine Asiimwe Atwooki has been appointed Deputy Minister for Local Government, while Wilfred Mugabe will serve as Deputy Minister for Culture.
John Musinguzi Atwooki will head the Information docket, with Bridget Kabahenda Amooti as his deputy. Vincent Mugume Araali has also been appointed kingdom spokesperson.
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) docket will be headed by Drake Mirembe Apuuli, assisted by Kasifa Kahunde Adyeri.
Samuel Nyabongo Kimoome Akiiki has been appointed Minister for Security and Palace Affairs.
Victoria Rusoke will lead the Ministry of Gender, while Evelyn Bright Adyeri takes charge of Foreign Affairs.
Vincent Agaba Araali has been named Minister for Lands and Housing, deputised by David Amanya Akiiki. Kenneth Rwabukuku joins the cabinet as a minister without portfolio.
Despite the wide-ranging appointments, the kingdom is yet to name a minister for Diaspora Affairs and Resource Mobilisation.
The new cabinet is expected to oversee the administration of the kingdom’s various departments, with responsibilities spanning cultural preservation, social services, economic affairs and international relations.
