OPM COMMEMORATES THE 15th APSD WITH A SPORTS GALA

BY:  DOREN NASASIRA

KAMPALA

The Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister commemorated the Africa Public Service Day (APSD) 2026 on 03 July 2026 by participating in the inter-departmental Sports Gala organised by the Department of Finance and Administration through the Unit of Human Resource.

The Sports events were observed under the theme “Enhancing Public Sector Institutions and Empowering Multi- Stakeholder Partnerships to Achieve Universal Water Availability and Safe Sanitation by 2063.” The activities were held on 3^rd July 2026 at Kyambogo University Sports Grounds.

During the event, the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Human Resource Management in the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. James Sanya, commended the Staff for unifying and collaborating to celebrate the Africa Public Service Day in recognition of the efforts and contribution of the civil servants towards national development and service delivery.

He also highlighted that the sports gala was instrumental in promoting teamwork, staff wellness and institutional unity since it created room for interaction among the employees in the Office of the Prime Minister, which in turn enhances staff morale, strengthens collaboration and fosters a healthy productive workforce.

The Staff engaged and participated in a wide range of sports activities, including Football, Netball, Volleyball, athletics, Tug of war, bottle filling and mental exercises.

The Staff of the M&E Department celebrate their victory during the Inter-departmental Sports Gala at Kyambogo University Grounds

The “overall winner award” of the Sports gala was scooped by the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation while other Departments won accolades across the different sports categories.

This year’s Africa Public Service Day was celebrated individually by the different Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Uganda as per the guidance from the Ministry of Public Service due to the current public health concerns in the Country.

Annually, the Africa Public Service Day is observed on 23^rd June with aim to recognise the value and virtue of Public Service to the Community.  The APSD highlights the contributions of civil servants, showcases innovations in government operations and encourages efficiency and integrity across public institutions in African Union member states.  END.