HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I President has moved to maintain a working relations with the Bataka by appointing Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House.
The Bataka are traditional clan heads in Buganda and are regarded as custodians of the kingdom’s culture, lineage and customs.
The appointment is expected to strengthen coordination between the Presidency and Bataka leadership, particularly on cultural affairs and community engagement in Buganda. According to a confirmation letter, the appointment takes immediate effect.
“I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency the President, in exercise of the powers vested in him under Article 172(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 (as amended), and on the advice of the Public Service Commission, has directed that you be offered appointment as Special Presidential Assistant/Coordinator of Bataka in Buganda in the Public Service of Uganda,” reads part of the recently issued letter by the Ministry of Public Service.
Signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Public Service ministry, the letter also copied to the Auditor General, and State House Comptroller.
Lutwama welcomed the appointment, thanking the President for the opportunity and pledging to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
“I am grateful to His Excellency the President for this appointment and I look forward to engaging respectfully and working collaboratively so that our cultural heritage continues to contribute meaningfully to peace, unity and socio-economic progress,” he said.
Prior to the appointment, Lutwama served as a Political Assistant to the State Minister for ICT and National Guidance, where he was involved in political mobilisation and public engagement.
He has also held several leadership roles at the Kampala Capital City Authority, focusing on community mobilisation and development.
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