News updates from the Ministry of Public Service’s departments.

The MOPS Woodball team paticipates in Open International Beach woodball circuit at Bunjako Beach Mpigi district. The team managed to receive 6 medlas.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service (MoPS), Mrs. Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, on behalf of the Minister of State for Public Service, officially closed the Annual Public Sector Managers’ Conference held from 18th to 20th February 2026 at Las Vegas Hotel, Mbarara. The Conference brought together Human Resource practitioners from across the Public Service for dialogue, reflection and professional growth. A number of motivational speakers delivered impactful presentations, engaging participants in lively face-to-face interactions focused on leadership, professionalism and service excellence. As part of their corporate social responsibility, HR Managers participated in a blood donation drive and planted trees along River Mwizi in a campaign aimed at preserving natural resources and promoting environmental sustainability. In addition, talk shows were conducted to raise public awareness about the critical role Human Resource practitioners play in enhancing service delivery and strengthening performance across the Public Service.

14-day induction training for newly recruited staff

The Head of Public Service, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, has today officiated at the opening ceremony of a of Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi. The ceremony was attended by Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire(Mrs), the Permanent Secretary – MoPs; Col. Okei Rukogota, Director of NALI; Ms. Savia Mugwanya, Commissioner,

The Minister of Public Service, Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa, today officiated at the opening of a three-day Regional Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) sensitization workshop for Northern Uganda at Bomah Hotel in Gulu City. The workshop, taking place from 26th to 28th February 2026, brings together key stakeholders to deepen understanding and preparedness ahead of the Fund’s operationalization. Following the Gulu engagement, the next PSPF regional sensitization workshop is scheduled to take place in Mbarara for the Western Region, marking the conclusion preparation for the establishment and rollout of the Public Service Pension Fund in July 2026.

Human Resource Management Policy and Procedures (C/HRMP&P), Mr. Patrick Muhereza, as he prepares for retirement. In recognition of his dedicated service and contribution to the Public Service, the SMT organised a cake-cutting ceremony in his honour.

The department of Public Service Inspection, held a one-day workshop at NRCA, to refine and validate the changes made on the digital Inspection tool, which is being rolled out this quarter, going forward. The tool will replace the manual tools that were in use and make the process of inspection faster and more efficient. Present at the meeting were representatives from MOLG, MEACA, MOLHUD, MOWT, MIA MEMD, MOES, HSC and PSC.

The Minister of State for Public Service, Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa officially opened the Annual Public Sector Managers Conference, 18th to 20th February 2026 at Las Vegas Hotel Mbarara. This conference brought together all the HR practitioners under the theme” Transforming Human Resource Management Practices for Institutional Success and Improved Service Delivery: Ethics, Systems and Talent Management.

A team from New Wave Technologies in partnership with the Ministry of Public Service successfully delivered and officially handed over desktop computers to Kiryandongo and Arua District Local Governments (DLGs). The equipment will support efforts to track and monitor the level of adoption and compliance with Service Delivery Standards, strengthening accountability and improving public service performance

The Under Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Mr Rogers Kaija, who represented the PS/MOPS, giving the opening remarks at Public Sector Transformation Programme Semi-Annual Performance Review meeting, to review and access the progress in the implementation of the National Development Plan iv. The meeting was held at NRCA.

The Minister of State for Public Service, Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa, chaired a top management meeting in which they discussed on MOPS Q2 report for FY 2025/2026.