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Uganda

Katumba Wamala

Katumba Wamala is Minister of Public Service of Uganda, in office since 8 Jun 2026.

Portrait of Katumba Wamala
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OfficeMinister of Public Service
CountryUganda
In office since8 Jun 2026
Time in officeIn office for 4 months
How chosenAppointed by the President (Art. 113(1) as cited in the State House cabinet list); vetted by Parliament's Appointments Committee; sworn in 2026-06-08

Career

  • Member of Parliament of Uganda
  • Inspector-general of police (2001 to 2005)
  • Minister of Works and Transport (2019 to present)
  • Chief of Defence Force (2013 to 2017)
  • Ex officio member of Parliament of Uganda

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Public Service of Uganda?

Katumba Wamala is the Minister of Public Service of Uganda, in office since 8 Jun 2026.

When was Katumba Wamala born?

Katumba Wamala was born in 1956-11-19, in Kalangala District, according to Wikidata.

Where did Katumba Wamala study?

Katumba Wamala studied at United States Army Command and General Staff College, United States Army War College, Tanzania Military Academy, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Katumba Wamala belong to?

Katumba Wamala is listed as a member of National Resistance Movement on Wikidata.

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Others in the government of Uganda

  • Rebecca A. Kadaga East African Community Affairs (1st Deputy Prime Minister)
  • Lukia N. Isanga Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio
  • Milly B. Babalanda Minister, Office of the President (Presidency)
  • Jim Muhwezi Minister, Office of the President (Security)
  • Jonard Asiimwe Minister, Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Minsa Kabanda Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
  • Hillary Onek Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (General Duties)
  • Sam Engola Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees)

Sources: State House Uganda (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

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PollsAfrica (2026). Katumba Wamala. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/katumba-wamala-uganda