Gloria Asio Omaswa: The Strategist Behind President Museveni’s Diary

While public attention often centers on cabinet ministers and permanent secretaries, powerful administrative roles operate quietly behind the scenes to keep the presidency running smoothly. Gloria Asio Omaswa continues to occupy one of these vital positions as President Yoweri Museveni’s Principal Private Secretary (PPS).

Following a government reshuffle involving senior public service officials, Omaswa secured her retention within the president’s immediate administrative circle. As PPS, she heads the President’s Private Office and Household, taking charge of his daily schedule, official visits, meetings, and key activities such as cabinet engagements. Her office acts as a critical gatekeeper and bridge between the Head of State and government officials, diplomats, and other stakeholders.

Omaswa’s professional journey into statehouse operations is distinct from traditional civil servants. An alumna of Makerere University where she studied law, she later earned a Master’s degree in Communication Strategy from Virginia Commonwealth University in the United States. Over a career spanning more than two decades across East Africa, Europe, and North America, she built extensive expertise in law, international advertising, and strategic communications.

Before entering government service, Omaswa worked with prominent global agencies like QG Saatchi & Saatchi, ZK TBWA Kenya, and The Martin Agency. By September 2021, she was serving as the Chief Executive of Kedajo, a strategic management and communication agency. Her corporate background provided a strong foundation in brand strategy and organizational leadership.

In March 2024, President Museveni appointed Omaswa as his Principal Private Secretary, succeeding Kenneth Omona. Her transition into the highest echelons of government brought corporate discipline to the demanding task of organizing presidential engagements. Beyond administrative duties, she also contributed to the political arena as part of the strategic team coordinating Museveni’s 2026 election campaign.

Omaswa’s continued presence in the presidency ensures vital operational continuity. As the daughter of renowned Ugandan surgeon Professor Francis Omaswa, she blends a distinguished family legacy with her own corporate and administrative achievements at the heart of Uganda’s leadership.

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