Uganda, March 22 -- Retained energy state minister appointee Sidronius Okaasai Opolot has commended women at his ministry for guiding him to fit into the energy sector.

Speaking at a belated Women's Day celebration organized by the energy ministry in Kampala, Okaasai said women have nurtured him into a better energy expert, which could have convinced President Museveni to retain him.

Okaasai, who is also the Kumi County lawmaker, was first appointed state minister for energy in 2021, replacing Simon Djang.

He was maintained in cabinet even as Museveni dropped at least five ministers in a reshuffle announced Thursday.

Okaasai holds a Bachelor of Science in crop protection.

"I came to the ministry with a biological background. I was sc...