Herbert Munguleni
The 31st Guild Parliament of Nkumba University, on 6th May, commenced vetting the newly appointed cabinet ministers in an exercise that ended on Wednesday, 7th May 2025.
Chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Walugembe Sulaiman Jjuko, the exercise aimed to assess the eligibility of ministers as stipulated in the Guild constitution.
The vetting process, which started on Tuesday, 6th May at around 4 pm, saw the ministers grilled to the core as the committee attempted to establish whether the minister in question was on normal progression with no retakes or missed papers and had also cleared tuition to the dot.
The MPs tasked ministers with a range of questions, probing their policies, plans, and vision for the guild government. The ministers were expected to demonstrate their understanding of the issues affecting the students and their ability to address them with promptness.
According to Guild President H.E Mawanda Derrick, Ministers were appointed on Monday 5, May 2025, and will assume duty upon clearance by the Guild Parliament.
The appointing authority presented 13 names as cabinet ministers and 13 as state ministers who now constitute the Executive arm of government. Other key appointments include the Secretary of Cabinet, Supreme Court Justices led by the Chief Justice, and Trial Court Judges led by the Head Judge, who will complete the 3rd arm of government, the Judiciary.
“Following a thorough vetting process, the Nkumba University Students Guild Parliament has approved the appointment of Cabinet and State Ministers, as well as members of the Judiciary. As per Article 8, clause 6 (l) and Article 11, Clause 2 of the Nkumba University Students Guild Constitution 2022, the Guild President has formally appointed the following individuals to these key positions,” said Rt. Hon. Walugembe Sulaiman.
Kivumbi Edward will serve as Vice President, Mujjemula Tom takes the reins as Prime Minister, deputized by Mawanda’s blue-eyed man, Egesa Isaac.
Cabinet Ministers
– Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs: BWAMBALE Dan David
– Minister of Finance & Planning: (link unavailable) Vanessa
– Minister of Education & Sports: MATESO Derrick
– Minister of Information & ICT: ASHABA Daphine Brenda
– Minister of Health & Environment: MUGISHA Nicholas
– Minister of Mess: NYADOI Victoria
– Minister of Campus & Social Affairs: MUHUMUZA Shine
– Minister of Foreign Affairs: NAMIIRO Eve
– Minister of Religious Affairs: OBOTH James Okumu
– Minister of Culture: NAFUNA Rwiza
– Minister of Gender & Special Needs: KWIZERA Emmanuel
– Minister of Security & Welfare: OUKE Arthur
– Minister without Portfolio: EMUROH Isaac
– Secretary to Cabinet: TENDO Peruth
State Ministers
– Minister of State Information & ICT: MUSUUBO Benjamin
– Minister of State Justice & Constitutional Affairs: KASULE Simon Balikagala
– Minister of State Campus & Social Affairs: OCHAYA Ivan
– Minister of State Gender & Special Needs: NALVLAYANJA Sumayiya
– Minister of State Health & Environment: KIRABO Prime Hope
– Minister of State Security & Welfare: OSAKO John Stewart
– Minister of State Foreign Affairs (EAC): ATUSINGUZA Matred Rebecca
– Minister of State Culture: CHANDJGA Emmanuel Onama
– Minister of State Education & Sports: KISEKA Rogers
– Minister of State Foreign Affairs (International Students): NABUUMA Maria Gorrette
– Minister of State Environmental Conservation: NAKAKAWA Shukrat
– Minister of State Community Outreach and Service: ADANIA Lydia Patricia
As the guild government prepares to take office, the students are hopeful that the new ministers will deliver on their promises and make a positive difference in their lives.
Supreme Court
1. Chief Justice: KYAMBADDE Richard
2. Justice: MUNDUWA Vanessa
3. Justice: MBABAZI Sharon
4. Registrar: KYOMUHENDO Priscilla
Trial Court
1. Head Judge: MUSIMENTA Keen
2. Judge: KAKAYO Angel
3. Judge: NAKACHWA Patricia
4. Registrar: ADIE Emily
