Chris Baryomunsi
Chris Baryomunsi is the Ugandan Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology, known for his role in the country's political landscape. Recently, he has been in the news concerning the case of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, as he announced the government's decision to expedite the transfer of Besigye's case to civilian courts, following a Supreme Court ruling declaring military prosecutions of civilians unconstitutional.
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Dr Chris Baryomunsi moves to head the Ministry of Health from the Ministry of Information.
Uganda’s Museveni retains wife in newly announced Cabinet
Tanzania· 2026-05-28
Chris Baryomunsi is the Minister of Information and Communication Technology in Uganda.
乌镇，驶向数字未来之帆 _光明网
China· 2025-11-09
Chris Baryomunsi shared Uganda's transition from poor internet connectivity to digital connectivity at the conference.
共筑数字通途 共享发展荣光——构建网络空间命运共同体理念10周年理论研讨会侧记 _光明网China· 2025-11-07
Chris Baryomunsi is Uganda’s Minister for Information and Communication Technology who commented on the coordinated arrest of Besigye and Obeid.
Besigye, his aide, sue Kenya govt over extradition to Uganda
Kenya· 2025-07-24
Chris Baryomunsi is Uganda’s Information Minister who confirmed the government's involvement in Besigye's arrest.
Kenya's safe haven image fades amid Besigye's plight in illegal detentionKenya· 2025-02-19
Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information, stated that the government was closely monitoring the transfer of Besigye's case to civilian courts.
Besigye apelekwa hospitali, akigoma kula gerezaniTanzania· 2025-02-17
Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi stated that the government was fast tracking the transfer of Besigye's case to civilian courts.
Besigye rushed to hospital amid hunger strikeTanzania· 2025-02-17