KAMPALA, Uganda — The United States Embassy in Uganda has provided further clarification to Ugandan authorities regarding the citizenship renunciation process of Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Adonia Ayebare, as President Yoweri Museveni reviews the status of four nominees whose swearing-in was postponed over nationality concerns.
Sources familiar with the discussions say Ayebare recently engaged U.S. officials virtually after submitting documentation to begin formally renouncing his American citizenship.
He is also reported to have waived confidentiality protections, allowing U.S. officials to communicate directly with Ugandan authorities regarding the status of his case.
According to officials, the renunciation process involves formal steps overseen by the U.S. Department of State and concludes with the issuance of a Certificate of Loss of Nationality.
The process, once completed, is legally binding and generally irreversible.
The clarification comes as President Museveni reviews a report from a special committee tasked with assessing citizenship concerns affecting four ministerial nominees whose appointments were delayed.
The committee was formed after concerns were raised during parliamentary vetting, with questions emerging over dual or multiple citizenship among some nominees.
It is understood that Museveni appointed a team comprising senior government legal and administrative officials to engage the nominees and compile a report for his consideration.
The committee met Ayebare, Calvin Echodu, Sharsti Kutesa Musherure, and Dr Lawrence Muganga before submitting its findings.
Speaking during Monday’s Cabinet swearing-in ceremony, Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye confirmed that consultations had taken place and a brief had been submitted to the President.
“The four others, as guided by the President, were engaged over the weekend… A brief has been submitted for further guidance,” she said.
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The nominees were absent from the ceremony as the review process continues.
Sources say three nominees provided evidence showing they had initiated renunciation processes with foreign governments, while documentation relating to Dr Muganga remains under review.
President Museveni is expected to make a final determination after considering the committee’s report.
