After serving as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs for nearly two months, Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo has officially handed over the ministry to newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare.The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, following the swearing-in of three newly appointed ministers by President Yoweri Museveni at State House on Tuesday.Upon handing over the office, Kasolo congratulated Ayebare and wished him success as he takes on the key diplomatic portfolio.He noted that Uganda’s diplomacy has continued to advance the country’s national interests, strengthen strategic partnerships and deepen regional and international cooperation.Congratulations, Amb. Adonia Ayebare, upon taking the oath of office as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uganda. I wish you wisdom and success as you take on this important responsibility. Uganda’s diplomacy has continued to advance our national interests, strengthen partnerships and deepen regional and international cooperation.Kasolo added that he looks forward to working closely with Ayebare to build on the progress already made and further advance Uganda’s interests on the global stage.Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo appointed Acting Foreign Affairs MinisterThe other two ministers sworn in alongside Ayebare were Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, who was appointed Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development in charge of Microfinance, and Hon. Witonze Juma, who was appointed Minister of State for Internal Affairs.Kasolo also officially handed over the Microfinance docket at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to Minister Shartsi Kutesa Musherure during a separate ceremony at the ministry headquarters.Hon. Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune has officially handed over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to newly appointed Minister Amb. Adonia Ayebare, ending his tenure as acting minister. The handover took place at the ministry headquarters.#NTVNews pic.twitter.com/nVpEyaZYzN— NTV UGANDA (@ntvuganda) August 12, 2026The post Hon. Haruna Kasolo officially hands over the foreign affairs ministry to Amb. Adonia Ayebare appeared first on MBU.