FULL LIST! Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I Names New Tooro Kingdom Ministers, Deputies and Top Officials

Tooro Kingdom’s Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has announced his first cabinet, appointing 15 ministers and 14 deputy ministers to oversee different departments within the kingdom. The appointments were announced by Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki on behalf of the Omukama, covering key areas such as health, education, agriculture, finance, tourism, culture, security and foreign affairs.

Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki has been appointed Prime Minister, with Elasto Kasoro Akiiki serving as Deputy Prime Minister. Dr Beyeza Abwooli has been named Health Advisor, while Richard Rwabwogo Apuuli takes the position of Attorney General. Herbert Kwikiriza Apuuli has been appointed Deputy Attorney General, completing some of the key leadership positions in the new administration.

In the health sector, Dr Richard Mugahi Adyeri has been appointed Minister of Health, assisted by Brian Kisembo as Deputy Minister. Herman Olimi Adyeri has been named Minister of Tourism, with Deborah Baguma Abwooli as his deputy. Lucia Alinda Amooti will head the Ministry of Education and Sports, supported by Michael Wandera Akiiki in charge of Sports, Solomon Mulihebwa responsible for Sports Development, and Ronald Mutegeki Araali responsible for Education.

Nicholas Mugume Amooti has been appointed Minister of Youth Affairs, with Ivan Ahurra Araali as Deputy Minister. Dr Patience Rwamigisa Araali will lead the Ministry of Agriculture, assisted by Patrick Muhenda Araali. Stephen Kasangaki Apuuli has been named Minister of Finance, with Patrick Kagenda Atwooki appointed Deputy Minister. These appointments place key development sectors under the new kingdom leadership.

Elasto Kasoro Akiiki has also been appointed Minister of Culture and Local Government. Christine Asiimwe Atwooki will serve as Deputy Minister for Local Government, while Wilfred Mugabe takes responsibility for Culture. John Musinguzi Atwooki has been appointed Minister of Information, with Bridget Kabahenda Amooti as deputy. Vincent Mugume Araali has been named the kingdom’s spokesperson.

In the technology and security sectors, Drake Mirembe Apuuli has been appointed Minister of Information and Communications Technology, assisted by Kasifa Kahunde Adyeri as Deputy Minister. Samuel Nyabongo Kimoome Akiiki has been named Minister of Security and Palace Affairs. Victoria Rusoke Atwooki will head Gender, while Evelyn Bright Adyeri has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. Vincent Agaba Araali will lead Lands and Housing, with David Amanya Akiiki as deputy, while Kenneth Rwabukuku Amooti has been named Minister Without Portfolio.

The position of Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Resource Mobilisation remains unfilled, with the announcement listing the appointment as “To Be Confirmed.” Meanwhile, Deputy Youth Minister Ivan Ahurra Araali expressed gratitude for being reappointed, saying he was honoured by the renewed trust placed in him by the Omukama and the Prime Minister. He pledged to serve the kingdom and its people with greater diligence and commitment.

The cabinet announcement marks an important step in establishing Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I’s administration. The new team is expected to oversee the kingdom’s cultural, social and administrative affairs through its various portfolios. The announcement follows the appointment of a transitional committee tasked with managing kingdom affairs for six months as the new leadership continues organising its administration.