Events promoter Balaam Barugahara  has extended his gratitude to the President upon being appointed the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Youth and Children Affairs).

President Yoweri  Museveni relayed the exciting news of the appointments and reshuffles in Cabinet via social media on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Following the announcement, Balaam expressed his gratitude on his social media platforms. 

"I thank the father of the nation, President @Kaguta Museveni, for appointing  me Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Youth and Children Affairs). I also congratulate all the other appointed members of Cabinet. The appointment is a vote of confidence in me on behalf of my first unit, MK Army, the MK Movement, now Patriot League of Uganda (PLU), Bunyoro and the Patriotic youth of Uganda. It is also an appointment for the art industry (arts and promoters), and the business community of Uganda," Balaam said.

He has been strong mobiliser of the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and his MK Movement, now Patriot League of Uganda,

Balaam pledged to work with and support the President "in this visionary and deliberate efforts towards the socio-economic transformation of the people of Uganda, especially the youth."

Meanwhile, Kitgum Woman MP Lillian Aber was appointed Minister for State for Relief and Disaster Preparedness, and Dr Kenneth Omona as the State Minister for Northern Uganda Affairs.