By Swift Reporter
Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki has unveiled a new cabinet, appointing two deputy prime ministers and distributing key portfolios in a move aimed at strengthening the administration and service delivery within the kingdom.
The new cabinet brings together leaders responsible for culture, local government, health, education, tourism, agriculture, finance, security and other critical sectors, while the positions of Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Resource Mobilisation remain vacant.
Elasto Kasoro Akiiki has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Culture and Local Government, placing him at the centre of the kingdom’s cultural preservation and local administration agenda.
Dr Beyeza Abwooli takes the second deputy premiership and will additionally serve as health adviser, reflecting the administration’s focus on coordinating leadership responsibilities with key social service priorities.
In the legal department, Richard Rwabwogo Apuuli has been appointed Attorney General, with Herbert Kwikiriza Apuuli named his deputy.
The health ministry will be headed by Dr Mugahi Adyeri, deputised by Brian Kisembo, while Herman Olimi Adyeri takes charge of Tourism, with Deborah Baguma Abwooli serving as his deputy.
Education and sports have also received significant representation in the new administration. Lucia Alinda Amooti will head the Education and Sports docket, assisted by Ronald Mutegeki Araali on education matters. Wandera Akiiki has been appointed Deputy Minister for Sports, while Solomon Mulihebwa will oversee Sports Development.
Youth Affairs will be led by Nicholas Mugume Amooti, with Ivan Ahurra Araali as his deputy. In the agriculture sector, Dr Patience Rwamigisa Araali takes the ministerial position, assisted by Patrick Muhenda Araali.
Finance, another key portfolio in the kingdom’s administration, will be headed by Stephen Kasangaki Apuuli, with Patrick Kagenda Atwooki appointed deputy minister.
Under Culture and Local Government, Christine Asiimwe Atwooki will serve as Deputy Minister for Local Government, while Wilfred Mugabe takes the deputy ministerial position for Culture.
The information docket goes to John Musinguzi Atwooki, deputised by Bridget Kabahenda Amooti. Vincent Mugume Araali has also been appointed kingdom spokesperson, placing him in charge of communicating the kingdom’s official position and activities to the public.
Technology and security have been catered for through the appointment of Drake Mirembe Apuuli as Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), with Kasifa Kahunde Adyeri as his deputy. Samuel Nyabongo Kimoome Akiiki will oversee Security and Palace Affairs.
On social and international matters, Victoria Rusoke has been appointed Minister for Gender, while Evelyn Bright Adyeri will head Foreign Affairs.
The Lands and Housing ministry will be led by Vincent Agaba Araali, assisted by David Amanya Akiiki. Kenneth Rwabukuku has also joined the cabinet as minister without portfolio.
Despite the extensive appointments, the Diaspora Affairs and Resource Mobilisation portfolio remains unfilled, leaving room for a subsequent appointment as the kingdom completes the formation of its cabinet.
The new team is expected to play a key role in supporting the kingdom’s administrative structures and advancing its cultural, social and development priorities.
The appointments mark a significant step in the organisation of the kingdom’s executive leadership under Prime Minister Rwomiire, with responsibilities spread across a wide range of sectors central to the institution’s operations and engagement with its subjects.