Pius Bigirimana Age
Pius Bigirimana was born on 22 March 1958 in Kisoro District, Uganda. He was the seventh of ten children born to the late Peter Kalerangabo. He grew up in a family that valued education and formal learning. He later built a career in public administration, serving in several senior government positions.
Education Background
Bigirimana began his education at Gatete Primary School before moving to Mutolere Primary School. He completed his secondary education at St. Mary’s College, Rushoroza. In 1983, he graduated from Makerere University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration. He later obtained postgraduate qualifications from the University of Manchester and an MBA from the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute in 2010.
Pius Bigirimana Wife
Pius Bigirimana is married to Elizabeth Bigirimana. In 2023, the couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
They have maintained a relatively private family life despite his prominent government career. His family background and upbringing in Kisoro have also featured in accounts of his personal life.
His Career
Bigirimana began his public service career in the 1980s as an Assistant District Commissioner in Kisoro. He later served in Mbale and held administrative positions in several government ministries. His experience included working in the Ministries of Education, Defence, Public Service and Health. He eventually rose to become one of Uganda’s senior public servants, serving as a Permanent Secretary from 2008.
Pius Bigirimana at the Ministry of Gender
From 2013 to 2019, Bigirimana served as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
During this period, he was associated with programmes such as the Youth Livelihood Programme and Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme. He also supported initiatives aimed at promoting employment opportunities and youth economic empowerment. His work included using social media to encourage young people to participate in government programmes.
Judiciary Permanent Secretary
In July 2019, Bigirimana was appointed Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary of Uganda.
He oversaw administrative responsibilities involving budgeting, procurement, staffing and institutional planning.
During his tenure, the Judiciary advanced digital case management, court infrastructure development and video conferencing services. He held the position until November 2026, when he was retired during a government restructuring exercise.
Retirement and Successor
On 9 November 2026, Bigirimana was retired from his position as Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary.
His departure followed a major restructuring of Uganda’s civil service announced by President Yoweri Museveni.
Doreen Silver Katusiime was appointed as his successor after being redeployed from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. His retirement marked the end of a long career in Uganda’s public administration.
