GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE

Allow add my voice to the recent criticism of the expansion of the Ugandan govt cabinet.
with over 40 ministers, why should we have 2 extra posts; that of the Minister of General Duties and the Minister without portfolio. can anyone there tell me the difference between those two posts. am confused

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