New Leadership: Kasaija Hands Over Office to Musasizi

Outgoing Finance Minister Matia Kasaija handed over Office to the New Finance Minister Henry Musasizi pledging to remain available to support the Ministry whenever called upon.

“We may be in different situations, but we remain a solid group. If you have got something that you think I can help out, I am ready,” said Kasaija in his parting shot.

On the same occasion Musasizi handed over the Office of the State Minister for General Duties to Hon. Cissy Mulondo who thanked H.E the President for entrusting her with this mandate, adding that her passion is creating jobs for young people and entrepreneurship.

Also, present were Amos Lugoloobi who retained his docket of Minister of State for Planning and Amina Mukalazi who assumed Office of Minister of State for Privatization and Investment earlier from Evelyn Anite.

The Outgoing Finance Minister Matia Kasaija in his remarks said he had enjoyed working at the Finance Ministry and urged the new political leadership under Hon. Musasizi to work closely with the technical team to achieve the expected results.

Kasaija who has been at the helm of the Finance Ministry for the last 15 years said the economy is growing steadily and nobody or anything should be allowed to disrupt this steady growth.

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi on his part thanked Kasaija for laying a firm foundation upon which the Ministry has been able to achieve its development objectives and remain effective in service delivery.

“Your open-door leadership and commitment to mentorship have shaped many of us,” said Musasizi,

He called upon his fellow Ministers to work as a team andsupport H.E the President to achieve his Vision of socioeconomic transformation.

The State Minister for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi said planning remains central in Uganda’s development agenda, adding that he is ready to work with colleagues to deliver sustainable growth and improve livelihoods of the people of Uganda.

Mukalazi on her part, pledged to strengthen Uganda’s investment climate and to support private sector-led growth,ensuring that the country remains competitive and attractive to both local and foreign investors.

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury on his part thanked Kasaija for providing political oversight over the years and ensuring harmony and stability in the Ministry.

"Everywhere you go in Africa, they know Hon. Matia Kasaija. So, you have been a wonderful Ambassador," said Dr. Ggoobi, adding that Kasaija made a significant contribution the Ministry and was easy to work with.

Dr. Ggoobi also congratulated the New Finance Minister Henry Musasizi and the Ministers of State, pledging total support from technical team.