The Ugandan government is set to undergo a significant reshuffle, with 70 Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and 40 ministers expected to lose their positions. According to sources, the reshuffle is aimed at improving performance and addressing issues such as poor handling of the Parish Development Model, a project meant to fight poverty among local people. The President of Uganda, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is said to be closely involved in the process.
The Parish Development Model has been a key factor in the assessment of RDCs' performance, with many being affected by its poor implementation. The President delayed the reshuffle to get a clear picture of the RDCs' performance, and it is understood that the appointing authority is not considering recommendations from anyone. Those found to have evidence of wrongdoing will be dismissed.
On the ministerial side, many are expected to remain as Members of Parliament due to their poor handling of their ministerial positions. The President is likely to appoint ex-officials as ministers, based on their outstanding performance. This move is seen as a way to bring in fresh talent and improve performance. The reshuffle is also expected to bring in younger and more energetic RDCs.
The upcoming reshuffle has been attributed to the efforts of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who has been advocating for a change in the leadership. The writer of the article, a senior veteran journalist, has praised General Muhoozi for being a patriot who does not tolerate laziness among ministers and RDCs.
The article suggests that the RDCs will largely be young and energetic youth with sound minds, as advocated by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The President's decision to appoint new RDCs and ministers is seen as a way to improve service delivery and address issues such as poverty.
Health centers and hospitals have been advised to make requisitions for enough anti-hypertensive drugs, including sufficient doses of normal saline, to attend to the large number of government officials who are likely to be affected by the pending reshuffle. This move is seen as a precautionary measure to address potential health issues arising from the reshuffle.
The list of RDCs, both old and proposed new ones, is still undergoing a litmus test, with four stages remaining before the list is finalized. The article suggests that the details of the reshuffle will be made available in the next story. The Ankole Times has been informed that the writer is a senior veteran journalist with extensive experience in reporting on Ugandan affairs.
Key points
- 70 RDCs and 40 ministers are expected to lose their positions in the upcoming Ugandan government reshuffle.
- The reshuffle is aimed at improving performance and addressing issues such as poor handling of the Parish Development Model.
- The President of Uganda, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is closely involved in the process and is expected to appoint new RDCs and ministers based on their performance.
