Fred Byamukama is Uganda’s current Minister of Works and Transport, a youthful leader who rose from being a UPDF soldier and medical professional to full cabinet rank in 2026. He also serves as Member of Parliament for Bugangaizi West Constituency in Kakumiro District.
Claim:
A LinkedIn post is circulating on social media, purportedly authored by Minister Fred Byamukama, claiming that over 200 offices under the Ministry of Works and Transport remain vacant while thousands of qualified Ugandans apply daily. Describing the situation as "a disservice to our people," the post pledges that both office and field positions will be filled within two months to improve efficiency, create jobs, and enhance service delivery.
Findings:
Denial by the Minister
: Minister Byamukama has stated on X that this is not his account and that he did not make this post. This is consistent with a pattern of impersonation accounts being created on platforms like LinkedIn using a public official's name and photo something the Minister does not appear to actively use for official communication, unlike his X account.
After JamiiCheck analyzing the post, we found out that the profile uses a vague, generic title "Cabinet Minister Government of Uganda" rather than his official portfolio, Minister of Works and Transport Genuine accounts and news coverage consistently cite his exact role.
There is no official communication or announcement regarding these reported job vacancies has been published on the Ministry of Works and Transport's website or official platforms.
Verdict: Misattributed / Fake Account
This LinkedIn post is not genuine. Minister Byamukama Fred confirmed that he does not own or operate this account. The post comes from an impersonator using his name, photo, and title to share false information about Ministry jobs.