STATE HOUSE, ENTEBBE: In a landmark ceremony presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Hon. Juma Witonze Kisekka was officially sworn in as Uganda’s Minister of State for Internal Affairs.
Taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Minister in accordance with Article 115 of the Constitution, Hon. Witonze steps into a key security portfolio carrying a mandates of public safety, civic administration, and national cohesion.
President Museveni extended his congratulations to the incoming minister while issuing a firm call to action: prioritize the elimination of corruption, enforce strict oversight, and restore uncompromising efficiency across government institutions.
The ceremony was widely celebrated across civic and political spectrums. Among the prominent leaders extending warm praise was Mr. Frank Gashumba, Chairman of the Council for Abavandimwe. Congratulating Hon. Witonze on what he termed a “well-deserved responsibility,” Mr. Gashumba called on Ugandans to unite in supporting the new minister, wishing him the wisdom, resilience, and vision necessary to serve the country effectively and drive meaningful impact.
A Proven Leader for a High-Stakes Docket
Born in Mirambi village, Gomba District, Hon. Witonze brings an impressive blend of international diplomacy, academic rigor, and grassroots political mobilization to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Hon. Juma Witonze holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community-Based Rehabilitation from Kyambogo University, alongside two advanced degrees a Master’s in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies from Makerere University and a Master’s in Global Political Economy from Durham University in the United Kingdom.
Diplomatic & Private. He Served as CEO of Adrois Group and acted as Uganda’s Special Envoy to Bahrain on trade and investment, advancing vital bilateral economic engagements.
Grassroots Service: A key coordinator within the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) for the Greater Mpigi region and the NRM Vice Chairperson for Gomba District.
At the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Hon. Witonze will help oversee critical state organs including the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda Prisons Service, the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, and the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). His appointment marks a rejuvenated commitment to strengthening public service delivery, national identity systems, and internal security across the nation.
