Ketty Lamaro Kicked Out As Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda Is Appointed As PS Ministry Of Education

Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Sports, replacing Ketty Lamaro.

The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, confirmed the appointment in a post on X and congratulated Dr. Kedrace on her appointment.

“I congratulate Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda on her appointment as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education,” she said.

Janet Museveni thanked Dr. Jane Egau Okou, the Under Secretary in the Ministry of Education, for serving as the acting PS, saying she has confidence in her collaborative efforts with the new PS.

“I thank Dr. Jane Egau Okou, the Under Secretary in the Ministry who served in the acting position, for her contributions. I have full confidence in her collaborative efforts with Dr. Turyagyenda,” she added.

The Minister said she takes pride in sports victories at national and international levels and that she looks forward to President Museveni’s reception of the recent medalists at the Teryet National High Altitude Training Center.

“We take pride in our significant sports victories, both nationally and internationally. We look forward to His Excellency the President’s official reception of the medalists at the Teryet National High Altitude Training Centre,” she said. 

Adding, The progress in AFCON preparations is praiseworthy. I am optimistic about the swift conclusion of the Sports Bill amendment process and the necessary sub-sector reforms.”
 
Dr. Turyagyenda has previously served as the commissioner for secondary education standards at the Education Inspectorate.
Dr. Turyagyenda was a member of the Amanya Mushega-led Education Policy Review Commission.

She holds a Doctorate in Education Management from Nkumba University, a Master of Science Degree from Leicester University in the UK, a Bachelor of Science Degree, and a Diploma in Education from Makerere University.