By Kabuye Ronald
President Yoweri Museveni has announced a new Cabinet that will serve for the 2026–2031 term, exercising powers vested in the Presidency under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
The appointments include the Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Presidential Advisors.
Vice President and Prime Minister
- Vice President – Maj. (Rtd.) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo
- Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament – Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja
Cabinet Ministers
- 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs – Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga
- 2nd Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament – Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga
- 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio – Hon. Lukia Nakadama
- Minister of Education and Sports – Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni
- Minister for the Presidency – Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda
- Minister for Security – Hon. Jim Muhwezi
- Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation – Eng. Asiimwe Jonard
- Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs – Hon. Minsa Kabanda
- Minister for General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister – Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek
- Government Chief Whip – Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba
- Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees – Hon. Sam Engola
- Minister for Karamoja Affairs – Hon. Lokii John Baptist
- Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries – Hon. Frank Tumwebaze
- Attorney General – Hon. Sam Mayanja
- Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs – Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka
- Minister of Energy and Mineral Development – Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Musanza
- Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development – Hon. Henry Musasizi
- Minister of Foreign Affairs – Amb. Adonia Ayebare
- Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development – Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu
- Minister of Health – Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
- Minister of ICT and National Guidance – Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
- Minister of Internal Affairs – Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu
- Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs – Hon. Norbert Mao
- Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development – Hon. Judith Nabakooba
- Minister of Local Government – Hon. Balaam Barugahara
- Minister of Public Service – Gen. Katumba Wamala
- Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities – Hon. Tom Butime
- Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives – Hon. Sanjay Tanna
- Minister of Water and Environment – Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire
- Minister of Works and Transport – Hon. Byamukama Fred
Ministers of State
Office of the President
- Sandra Alum Santa – Economic Monitoring
- Rose Akello – Ethics and Integrity
Office of the Vice President
- Diana Mutasingwa Nankunda
Office of the Prime Minister
- Lillian Aber – Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees
- Beatrice Akello – Northern Uganda
- Esther Davinia Anyakun – Karamoja
- Alice Kaboyo – Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori Region
- Grace Mary Mugasa – Bunyoro Affairs
- Dr. Ongalo-Obote – Teso Affairs
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
- Desire Muhooza – Agriculture
- Bright Rwamirama – Animal Industry
- Robert Ndugwa Migadde – Fisheries
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
- Jackson Kafuuzi – Deputy Attorney General
Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs
- Grace Ngabirano Akifeza – Defence
- Huda Oleru – Veteran Affairs
Ministry of East African Community Affairs
- Magode Ikuya
Ministry of Education and Sports
- Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo – Higher Education
- Phyllis Chemutai – Primary Education
- Peter Ogwang – Sports
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
- Sidronius Opolot Okasai – Energy
- Phiona Nyamutoro – Minerals
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
- Cissy Mulondo – General Duties
- Amos Lugoloobi – Planning
- Amina Mukalazi – Privatization and Investment
- Shartsi Kutesa Musherure – Microfinance
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Calvin Echodu – International Affairs
- Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo – Regional Affairs
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
- Mary Kamuli Kuteesa – Gender and Culture
- Mercy Faith Lakisa – Youth and Children Affairs
- Simon Mulongo – Employment and Industrial Relations
- Joyce Okeny Acan – Disability Affairs
- Jacqueline Mbabazi – Elderly Affairs
Ministry of Health
- Anifa Bangirana Kawooya – General Duties
- Dr. Charles Ayume – Primary Health Care
Ministry of ICT and National Guidance
- Joyce Ssebugwawo – Information
- Alioni Yorke Odria – National Guidance
Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Dr. Lawrence Muganga
Ministry for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
- Kabuye Kyofatogabye
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
- Persis Namuganza – Housing
- Margaret Muhanga Mugisa – Urban Development
- Harriet Ntabazi – Lands
Ministry of Local Government
- Justine Nameere
Ministry of Public Service
- Lydia Wanyoto Mutende
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
- Susan Nsambu Nakawuki
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
- Tom Aza – Cooperatives
- David Bahati – Industry
- Gen. Wilson Mbadi – Trade
Ministry of Water and Environment
- Beatrice Anywar – Environment
- Aisha Sekkindi – Water
Ministry of Works and Transport
- Siraji Musa Ali – Works
- Julius Maganda Wandera – Transport
Senior Presidential Advisors
President Museveni also named the following individuals as Senior Presidential Advisors in portfolios that will be communicated later:
- Hamson Obua
- Ruth Nankabirwa
- Francis Mwebesa
- Evelyn Anite
Meanwhile, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Omona has been transferred to the diplomatic service and will serve as Ambassador at a station to be communicated later.
