Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has issued a directive emphasizing that the mandate to appoint and transfer Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) lies exclusively with the President of Uganda.
In a letter dated January 20, 2025, addressed to the Minister for the Presidency, Nabbanja stated that she had received concerns from RDCs, RCCs, and the general public regarding transfers conducted by the minister.
She described the action as “irregular,” citing Articles 99 and 203 of the Ugandan Constitution, which vest the power of appointment and transfer solely in the President.
“This communication is to stress the fact that only H.E. the President has the mandate to appoint and transfer RDCs and RCCs. You can only exercise this mandate on delegation by him,” Nabbanja wrote in her letter.
The directive comes amid reported growing concerns over the management of RDCs and RCCs, who play a crucial role as the President’s representatives in districts and cities across the country.
Presidency minister is yet to respond to the premier’s letter that has been the source of public debate on social media.
Some say the Minister has delegated authority to make the transfers.
