Asiimwe Jane Dropped as RCC Kampala and Redeployed as RDC Sheema

By Hason Mutunzi Bwambale

In a significant reshuffle sanctioned by President Yoweri Museveni, Jane Asiimwe Muhindo, formerly the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Kampala, has been removed from her position and reassigned as Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Sheema District, according to impeccable sources close to State House.

The changes, which align with the President’s constitutional authority under Articles 99 and 203 of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda (as amended), mark a sweeping administrative overhaul aimed at improving service delivery and governance oversight across both urban and rural districts.

Asiimwe, a seasoned political appointee and mobilizer from Kasese District, had previously served in various districts including Bunyangabu, Bushenyi, and Rwampara before taking up the high-profile Kampala City RCC role. Her redeployment to Sheema District is being interpreted by analysts as part of a broader strategy to inject new energy into underperforming regions, while making space for a new face in Kampala’s complex urban governance landscape.

In Kampala, Hajji Umaru Luke Mawiya, previously RDC for Mubende, has been appointed the new RCC for Kampala City, a critical position responsible for overseeing the capital’s political and administrative coordination.

Meanwhile, significant transfers have also taken place in eastern and western Uganda. Among the most notable:
Asuman Nasike, formerly RCC for Mbale City, has been reassigned to Fort Portal City as RCC.
Bayole Stanley, previously RCC for Fort Portal City, has been appointed RDC for Mbale District.
Wopuwa George William, formerly RDC for Mbale District, now becomes the RCC for Mbale City.
In addition, Kagenyi Lukka, who previously served as Deputy RDC for Manafwa, has been appointed as Deputy RCC for Kawempe Division in Kampala.

These adjustments, according to insiders familiar with the reshuffle process, are designed to bolster administrative efficiency and deepen government presence in strategic regions ahead of the 2026 general elections. The reshuffle has particularly focused on regions with large urban populations, where effective leadership is key to the implementation of government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and the fight against corruption.
“These shifts in the eastern and western regions aim to bolster administrative efficiency in key urban and rural districts,” one official noted, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the deployments.

Observers say the redeployment of Asiimwe Jane to Sheema may be an opportunity for her to reconnect with grassroots leadership after the highly demanding RCC role in the capital, which often comes with public scrutiny and political pressure. Others interpret the move as part of the President’s routine rotation policy to prevent bureaucratic stagnation and ensure loyalty.

The reshuffle also reflects renewed efforts to strengthen the roles of RCCs and RDCs, especially following a recent directive by the Office of the President to revive and equip Assistant RDC and RCC offices across the country. These offices are intended to support main commissioners and improve service delivery at sub-regional levels.

As the new commissioners assume their offices, focus now shifts to their ability to address persistent challenges such as land conflicts, corruption, youth unemployment, and implementation gaps in government programs.
With the reshuffle complete, attention will be on how the new appointees—especially those in sensitive urban centers like Kampala, Mbale, and Fort Portal—navigate their new responsibilities to uphold the NRM government’s strategic goals.

© Hason Mutunzi Bwambale, 2025