Kyarisiima Retained as Government’s Service Delivery Watchdog

What the report says

Jane Mwesiga Kyarisiima has retained her post as Deputy Head of Public Service in charge of Performance and Service Delivery, according to Nile Post. The report says she remains among the senior officials overseeing how Uganda’s public service is performing, with responsibilities centred on accountability, monitoring and assessing whether government programmes are delivering results.

Kyarisiima is based at the Office of the Prime Minister and is described as playing a key oversight role in checking how ministries, departments and local governments turn public spending into services for citizens. The article places her retention within President Museveni’s November 9, 2026 reshuffle of 51 permanent secretaries and other senior public service leaders.

Her portfolio matters because service delivery and value for money are recurring concerns in Uganda’s public debate. The piece notes that her office helps identify gaps between government commitments and what people actually receive, making it an important part of the system meant to improve performance across institutions.

Nile Post also says Kyarisiima has previously spoken on public service issues such as dual employment among health workers and questions over whether government is getting value for money after pay improvements for doctors. The publication adds that her continued role comes as government faces pressure to show that higher spending is producing visible benefits for citizens.