Former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya has landed a fresh appointment just weeks after leaving office. President Museveni has named her Presidential Advisor on General Duties.
The news was confirmed by Deputy Presidential Press Secretary Faruk Kirunda during the Bugweri campaign rally. Kirunda revealed that the President signed the appointment on 31st October, directing the Ministry of Public Service to immediately formalize Kamya’s new deployment.
Beti Olive Namisango Kamya, born on November 30, 1955, and now 69 years old, steps into her new advisory role as speculation around her next political chapter had begun to grow, following her recent replacement as IGG by Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala.
Before joining politics, Kamya built her name in the corporate world, serving in key marketing and managerial positions at:Uganda Leather and Tanning industries,Nyanza Textiles,Uganda Breweries, Uganda Wildlife Education as Executive Director.
These roles shaped her strong administrative and leadership style that later became evident in her public service career.
Kamya’s political journey kicked off in the early 2000s under the Reform Agenda pressure group, where she became known for her fearless and outspoken character.
When FDC was launched in 2004, Kamya was among its founding members and served as a special envoy to party president Dr. Kizza Besigye. She became known for her sharp critiques, especially warning against sectarian tendencies in national politics.
But in a dramatic shift, Kamya later crossed to the ruling NRM, where she praised President Museveni’s leadership and even vowed to mobilize Kampala votes for him in the 2021 elections.
Despite losing the Kampala MP race, Kamya went on to serve as:
Minister for Kampala
Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
Inspector General of Government (from 2021)
Her latest appointment as Presidential Advisor on General Duties cements her continued presence in Uganda’s political circles.
More details to come as her new role takes shape.