President Museveni has appointed 37 new ambassadors, including former defence minister, Dr Chrispus Kiyonga who has been sent to China. Dr Kiyonga replaces Charles Wagidoso.
According to a statement issued by senior presidential press secretary Mr Don Wanyama, the list of names of newly appointed ambassadors/heads of mission will be sent to parliament for consideration and approval.
“Pursuant to Article 122 (1) of the Constitution, the President has appointed the following Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic missions,” reads part of the statement.
- Brig. Ronnie Balya – JUBA
- Kibedi Zake Wanume – COPENHAGEN
- James Kinobe – KHARTOUM
- Prof Sam Turyamuhika – MOGADISHU
- Mubiru Stephen – ANKARA
- James Mbahimba – KINSHASA
- Onyanga Aparr Christopher – GENEVA
- Nelson Ocheger – ABUJA
- Dr Kiyonga Chrispus – BEIJING
- Hyuha Samali Dorothy – KUALA LUMPUR
- Wonekha Oliver – KIGALI
- Sam Maale- CAIRO
- Olwa Johnson Agara – MOSCOW
- Nimisha Jayant Madhvani – ABU DHABI
- Nduhura Richard – PARIS
- Nsambu Alintuma – ALGIERS
- Betty Akech Okullu – TOKYO
- Katende Mull Sebujja – WASHINGTON
- Maj Gen. Matayo Kyaligonza – BUJUMBURA
- Moto Julius Peter – LONDON
- Blaak Mirjam – BRUSSELS
- Solomon Rutega – GUANGZHOU
- Grace Akello – NEW DELHI
- Phoebe Otaala – NAIROBI
- Tibaleka Marcel – BERLIN
- Napeyok Elizabeth Paula – ROME
- Dr Kisuule Ahmed – RIYADH
- Rebecca Otengo – ADDIS ABABA
- Ruth Aceng – OTTAWA
- Prof. Joyce Kikafunda – CANBERRA
- Nekesa Barbara Oundo – SOUTH AFRICA
- Dr. Ssemuddu Yahaya – TEHRAN
- Ayebare Adonia – NEW YORK
- Richard Kabonero – DAR ES SALAAM
- His Highness Gabula William AMBASSODOR-SPECIAL DUTIES – OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
DEPUTY AMBASSODORS:
- Ocula Michael
- Mohammed Kezaala
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