President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo as Acting Minister of Education and Sports, according to official State House communications.
The appointment comes as First Lady Janet Museveni continues to serve in the cabinet while the government manages ongoing administrative adjustments within the education sector.
Dr. Muyingo, who currently serves as State Minister for Higher Education, has been assigned additional responsibilities to oversee the ministry’s operations.
The decision takes immediate effect, according to State House statements released on Thursday.
Government sources indicate that the move is intended to ensure continuity in leadership within one of Uganda’s largest and most sensitive ministries.
The Ministry of Education and Sports oversees national curriculum development, teacher administration, and education policy implementation across the country.
Muyingo is a long-serving education administrator with extensive experience in government service and academic leadership.
He has previously held several positions within the education ministry, making him familiar with its internal operations and ongoing programs.
Officials say the adjustment is administrative rather than a full cabinet reshuffle.
The Ministry of Education remains under the overall leadership of Janet Museveni, who continues to hold the substantive ministerial position.
State House has not indicated any permanent replacement, suggesting that the arrangement is temporary in nature.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the move, saying it ensures stability in the management of schools, teachers, and national examinations.
Some observers note that the education sector is currently handling multiple reforms requiring uninterrupted leadership coordination.
Teachers’ associations have also expressed interest in understanding how the acting arrangement will affect ongoing policy decisions.
Meanwhile, government communications emphasize that all existing education programs will continue without disruption.
Analysts say the appointment reflects a broader pattern of delegating operational duties to experienced ministers of state.
Dr. Muyingo is widely regarded as one of the most experienced technocrats in the education ministry.
His role is expected to focus on coordination, supervision, and administrative continuity during this period.
The government has not issued any statement linking the move to health concerns or political transitions.
Attention has also shifted to broader national priorities, including infrastructure and transport projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway discussions.
Officials confirm that key development decisions, including the SGR, remain under high-level consultation within government.
As the situation develops, further clarification from State House is expected regarding the duration and scope of Muyingo’s acting role.
For now, the appointment stands as part of ongoing administrative management within the education sector rather than a major political reshuffle.
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