By Weswa Ronnie
NATIONAL
President Yoweri Museveni has selected former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Olive Namisango Kamya to serve as his advisor on general duties, a swift return to public service coming just weeks after she stepped away from the ombudsman’s office.
Kamya, who held the IGG post until last month when she was succeeded by High Court judge Aisha Naluzze Batala, now transitions into a fresh advisory role—one that sources say comes with benefits crafted uniquely for her appointment.
The announcement was made public by Deputy Presidential Press Secretary Faruk Kirunda during Museveni’s campaign stop in Bugweri District. “Yes, it is true that the President appointed her as his advisor on general duties,” Kirunda said, confirming the development.
President Museveni approved the appointment on October 31 and instructed the Ministry of Public Service to take the necessary steps to formalise it.
Ministry of Public Service Permanent Secretary Catherine Bitarakwate verified receiving the directive but refrained from adding more context. “As a ministry, we received the Presidential directive about the appointment, and we are simply implementing it; we have no official comment to give,” she stated.
According to insiders, the perks tied to Kamya’s new position are designed exclusively for her and are not expected to apply to future holders of similar roles.
Kamya previously served as IGG beginning July 15, 2021, taking over from Justice Irene Mulyagonja, who served between 2012 and 2019.
She also once held key ministerial posts, including Minister for Kampala and Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development. Her new role now adds another name to the expanding list of presidential advisors.
