The King of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu, His Majesty Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma, has appointed a new leadership team to head the Kingdom’s administration.
Rt. Hon. Benson Kule Baritazale has been named the new Prime Minister, succeeding Rt. Hon. Kule Muranga. He will be deputized by Rt. Hon. Muhesi Patrick and Rt. Hon. Best Ferigo, who assume the roles of First and Second Deputy Prime Ministers, respectively.
The appointments were accompanied by a directive from His Majesty urging the new leaders to uphold and defend the Constitution of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu.
While addressing the newly sworn-in cabinet, Omusinga Mumbere emphasized the importance of mutual respect among ministers, highlighting it as a cornerstone for effective service delivery.
His Majesty also extended his gratitude to the President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for the government’s continued financial support to the Kingdom. He further appealed to the government to honor its pledges concerning his medical treatment and that of Her Highness Agnes Ithungu.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, the newly appointed ministers expressed their appreciation to the Omusinga for the trust bestowed upon them. They pledged to serve with diligence and to promote the development of the Kingdom.
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Benson Kule Baritazale reaffirmed his commitment to the Kingdom’s five strategic pillars, emphasizing the promotion of peace and unity as central to the Kingdom’s rebranding strategy.
Meanwhile, Second Deputy Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Best Ferigo pledged to collaborate with humanitarian organizations to address the issue of early marriages a challenge she identified as increasingly affecting the youth in the Rwenzori sub-region.
