Did @ReachDrMuganga have that right to record the proceedings? Did he seek permission or consent from every member of the panel🤔. Somehow, the legal team should check whether he also breached provisions of data protection and computer misuse laws. What was the purpose of getting that recording? @Parliament_Ug@Thomas_Tayebwa
Hey @DouglasLwangaUg, a ministry is basically run by TWO sides:
• The political leaders (Ministers)
• The technical professionals (Permanent Secretaries, Directors, experts, engineers, accountants etc.)
For example in the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance:
• The Minister is the political head. They give direction, represent the ministry in Cabinet and Parliament, and make policy decisions.
• The Permanent Secretary (PS) is the technical/administrative boss who runs daily operations and supervises staff.
So the minister is not expected to personally know how to code, build systems or do all technical work. Their job is leadership, coordination, decision-making and learning from experts below them.
That is why someone can lead ICT ministry even without an ICT background - as long as they can learn, listen and manage people well.
Difference between the two:
• Cabinet Minister = the main minister of the ministry
• State Minister = assistant/deputy minister helping handle specific sectors
Example:
• Minister of Education = overall boss politically
• State Minister for Primary Education = assists in that specific area
And no, a minister’s role is not minor. Even though it is administrative, their decisions affect budgets, policies and a single signature from a minister can activate or deactivate a national project worth billions.
I hope this helps bwana.