Summary:

• JEEMA President Asuman Basalirwa announces leadership changes ahead of 2026 elections. New appointments include Sarah Katushabe, Don Muhindo, among others. Basalirwa steps aside voluntarily. Focus now on upcoming delegates’ conference for new leadership.

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KAMPALA, (Examiner) – The president of the Justice Forum (JEEMA), Asuman Basalirwa, has announced forthcoming changes in the party leadership in anticipation of the 2026 general elections.

In a communication revealed by Examiner, Basalirwa stated, “I hereby inform the Party Membership and the General Public that by the authority entrusted to me in Article 45 (1) (1 V) of the constitution of the Justice Forum, I hereby make changes in the cabinet as follows.”

In the recent reshuffle, the new appointments are as follows: Vice President: Alex Ojok, Secretary General: Kateregga Mohamed, Deputy Secretary General: Fred Kasajja, Publicity/Spokesperson: Dr. Shuib Kaggwa, Women Affairs: Sarah Tushabe, Youth Affairs: Katushabe Moreen, Legal Affairs: Don Muhindo, Disabled Affairs: Maroof Sekabira, Research/Internal Affairs: Apollo Kasule, Agriculture: Mac Donald, Mobilisation/Chairperson Women League: Hadjah Babirye, Finance: Shiffer Nanyanzi, Education/Ethics: Aidah Mbawadde, External Relationships: Kyamundu Ssentongo, and Special Duties: Innocent Nahabwe.

Notably, there are new faces in these roles including Sarah Katushabe, Sarah Tushabe, Don Muhindo, Mac Donald, and Innocent Nahabwe. Additionally, Dr. Swaib Kaggwa Nsereko has been reinstated to his former position, following Abdulnoor Kyamundu’s term which began in 2017. Counsel Derrick Namakajjo has been relieved of his duties in the legal affairs department.

Both Namakajjo and Kyamundu have been active in advocating for reforms within the party. Kyamundu is positioning himself to contest for the party presidency in the upcoming National Delegates Conference slated for June.

In response to these changes, the newly appointed party spokesperson, Dr. Shuib Kaggwa Nsereko, emphasized the necessity of these adjustments, stating that they were overdue and in line with the party’s commitment to mentoring young leaders. He also addressed concerns about internal democracy and leadership turnover within JEEMA, asserting that these changes are part of the natural evolution of the party.

Regarding calls for Basalirwa’s replacement, Dr. Nsereko maintained that leadership decisions are subject to endorsement or rejection based on various considerations. He underscored Basalirwa’s contributions to the party and his voluntary decision to step aside to facilitate the emergence of new leadership.

The focus now shifts to the upcoming delegates’ conference, where new party leadership will be elected. Further details regarding this event will be provided by the party electoral commission in an upcoming press conference.

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