A 34-member Secretariat tasked with facilitating the Development Agenda implementation and steering Busoga to middle income status by FY 2030/31 has been released by the Director General of the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) Dr. Mula Anthony.
The announcement, made on June 8, 2026, comes at a time when Uganda is intensifying efforts to promote regional development, investment attraction and wealth creation under its national development framework, the Parish Development Model (PDM).
BCD was established in 2017 under the oversight of former Vice President of Uganda H.E Edward Kiwanuka along with the blessing of His Majesty the Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom William Gabula Nadiope IV and Regional leaders.
The BCD brings together regional stakeholders of Busoga incuding Local Government Leaders, Members of Parliament, Central Government stakeholders, cultural institutions, religious organisations, civil society, academia, the private sector and friends of Busoga to coordinate implementation of the Busoga Development Agenda.
“COORDINATION IS THE MISSING LINK” — BCD DIRECTOR GENERAL
According to BCD Director General Dr. Anthony Mula, the new Secretariat is designed to strengthen coordination and facilitate implementation of development programmes across Busoga.
“Busoga has vast potential in agriculture, tourism, industry and human capital. What has been lacking is effective coordination. This Secretariat will bring all stakeholders together to deliver measurable development outcomes,” Dr. Mula said.
He noted that just like other regions, Busoga continues to face challenges including youth unemployment, low agricultural productivity, limited industrialisation and low value addition.
He recognised and appreciated the strong support to the Secretariat over the years by the office of the Katukiro Busoga Kingdom, the leadership of the Busoga Inter-Religious Council, the Office of the Vice President, the BCD Ministerial committee led by Rt. Hon. Rukia Isanga Nakadama and the Patron of the BCD Rt. Hon. Dr. Rebecca A. Kadaga.
FULL 34-MEMBER SECRETARIATLeadership
Dr. Anthony Mula — Director GeneralEmmanuel Kitamirike — Deputy Director General (Planning & Resource Mobilisation)Finance & AdministrationJohn Genda Walala — DirectorCPA Esther Kakuba — Deputy Director Finance & AdministrationLegal Affairs & International RelationsHon. John Teira — Legal AdvisorAnthony Buwande — Deputy Legal Advisor / International RelationsCommunications & Public AffairsEsther Mirembe — PRO & SpokespersonInnocent Anyole — Deputy PROMwesigwa Samuel — Media Manager (Broadcast)Donald Kirya — Media Manager (Print)Sarah Nabirye — PA to DG / Media Manager (Digital)Emmanuel Byaruhanga — Brand ManagerDr. James Kunya — Director Agriculture, Commerce & Cooperatives,Dr. Stephen Batwala — Deputy Director (Veterinary Services)Eng. Alex Kisadha — Deputy Director (Mechanisation & Irrigation)Robert Mutemo — Deputy Director (Commerce & Cooperatives)
Johnson Basangwa — Director Industry & Private Sector DevelopmentIsaac Imaka — Deputy Director Private Sector Development,
Patrick Kayemba — Director Community Mobilisation & Mindset Change,Hon. Alex Kintu Brandon — Deputy Director Community Mobilisation & Mindset Change.
Jonah Kayemba — Director Policy & Planning,Prof. Allan Katwalo — Deputy Director Policy & Planning
Paul Isabirye Kagombwa — Director Natural Resources, Tourism & EnvironmentSimon Kaita — Deputy Director (Tourism & Antiquities)
Ambassador Agnes Kalibala — Director Social ServicesProf. Peter Waiswa — Deputy Director (Health Services)
Regional Coordination PlatformsHon. Stephen B. Kisa — Chairperson Busoga Parliamentary CaucusDr. Aggrey David Kibenge — Chairperson Busoga Public Officers ForumOwek. Samuel Nkenga — Focal Minister Busoga Kingdom AffairsTucker Mugogo — Regional Coordinator Opinion Leaders Christine Cynthia Kayongo — Regional Coordinator Local Government Planners.Bishop Frank Tibagendeka —Regional Coordinator Busoga Inter-Religious CouncilEzra Gabula — Regional Coordinator Persons With Disabilities.
DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT
Analysts say the structure reflects an emerging model of regional development coordination aimed at improving efficiency in planning and implementation of multi-sector programmes.
The Secretariat is expected to work with local governments, Busoga Kingdom, Parliament, the Inter-Religious Council, central government institutions and development partners in implementing the Ten-Year Busoga Development Agenda.
Stakeholders argue that its success will depend on coordination, resource mobilisation and strong inter-sector collaboration.
OUTLOOK
As Uganda advances its National Development priorities, Busoga’s new structure is being viewed as a strategic effort to strengthen planning coherence, reduce fragmented interventions and accelerate socio-economic transformation.
For many observers, the new Secretariat represents a shift toward a more structured regional development model aimed at translating potential into jobs, investment and improved livelihoods.
