ROYAL SHAKE-UP! King Oyo Announces Mini Cabinet Reshuffle in Tooro Kingdom

The Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Amstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, has announced a mini Cabinet reshuffle, making changes to several ministerial positions in a move aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s administration.

The changes, announced under the authority delegated by King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at the Kingdom’s Parliamentary Hall in Mucwa on Saturday, affect the information, education, youth, agriculture, culture and ICT portfolios.

Under the reshuffle, Joe Musinguzi has been appointed the new Minister for Information, replacing Sylas Ruhweza, who passed away last month.

Bridget Kabahenda has been named Deputy Minister for Information, replacing Ronald Mutegeki who has been appointed as the Deputy Education Minister.

Former Deputy Minister of Information Vincent Mugume has been appointed as the Kingdom’s spokesperson.

Other appointments include Ivan Ahurra as Deputy Minister for Youth, Patrick Muhenda as Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Winfred Mugabi as Deputy Minister for Culture, and Drake Mirembe as the new Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

The reshuffle comes as the kingdom continues implementing its programmes in youth empowerment, cultural preservation, education, agriculture and digital transformation.

The Prime Minister did not immediately provide reasons for the changes, but the appointments take immediate effect.

He appealed to the appointed ministers for hard work, to serve their kingdom with dignity, love for the king, and commitment so that they leave a legacy.