Editorial
President Yoweri Museveni has named a new Cabinet for 2026–2031, retaining Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.
Deputy Prime Ministers are: Rebecca Kadaga (East African Community Affairs), Dr Crispus Kiyonga (Deputy Leader of Government Business), and Lukia Nakadama (Minister without Portfolio).
Cabinet ministers include:
Janet Museveni (Education and Sports), Milly Babalanda (Presidency), Jim Muhwezi (Security), Jonard Asiimwe (Science, Technology and Innovation), Minsa Kabanda (Kampala Capital City), Hillary Onek (Prime Minister’s Office – General Duties), and Justine Kasule Lumumba (Government Chief Whip).
Also appointed are:
Sam Engola (Relief and Disaster Preparedness), John Lokii (Karamoja Affairs), Frank Tumwebaze (Agriculture), Sam Mayanja (Attorney General), Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Defence and Veterans Affairs), Monica Musenero (Energy), Henry Musasizi (Finance), Adonia Ayebare (Foreign Affairs), Henry Tumukunde (Gender, Labour and Social Development), Chris Baryomunsi (Health), Jane Ruth Aceng (ICT and National Guidance), Ephraim Kamuntu (Internal Affairs), Norbert Mao (Justice), Judith Nabakooba (Lands), Balaam Barugahara (Local Government), Katumba Wamala (Public Service), Tom Butime (Tourism), Sanjay Tanna (Trade), Kahinda Otafiire (Water and Environment), and Fred Byamukama (Works and Transport).
Ministers of State – Presidency:
Sandra Alum (Economic Monitoring) and Rose Akello (Ethics and Integrity);
Office of the Vice President: Diana Mutasingwa.
Prime Minister’s Office Ministers of State:
Lillian Aber (Relief), Beatrice Akello (Northern Uganda), Esther Anyakun (Karamoja), Alice Kaboyo (Luwero-Rwenzori), Grace Mugasa (Bunyoro), and Dr Ongalo-Obote (Teso).
Agriculture Ministry:
Desire Muhooza (Agriculture), Bright Rwamirama (Animal Industry), Robert Migadde (Fisheries).
Justice: Jackson Kafuuzi (Deputy Attorney General).
Defence: Grace Ngabirano (Defence) and Huda Oleru (Veterans).
East African Affairs: Magode Ikuya.
Education: John Chrysostom Muyingo (Higher Education), Phyllis Chemutai (Primary Education), Peter Ogwang (Sports).
Energy: Sidronius Okasai (Energy) and Phiona Nyamutoro (Minerals).
Finance: Cissy Mulondo (General Duties), Amos Lugoloobi (Planning), Amina Mukalazi (Privatisation and Investment), Shartsi Kutesa Musherure (Microfinance).
Foreign Affairs: Calvin Echodu (International Affairs) and Kyeyune Kasolo (Regional Affairs).
Gender Ministry:
Mary Kamuli Kuteesa (Gender and Culture), Lakisa Mercy Faith (Youth), Simon Mulongo (Employment), Joyce Acan Okeny (Disability), Jacqueline Mbabazi (Elderly).
Health: Anifa Kawooya (General Duties) and Dr Charles Ayume (Primary Health Care).
ICT: Joyce Ssebugwawo (Information) and Yorke Odria (National Guidance).
Internal Affairs: Lawrence Muganga.
Kampala Affairs: Kabuye Kyofatogabye.
Lands: Persis Namuganza (Housing), Margaret Muhanga (Urban Development), Harriet Ntabazi (Lands).
Local Government: Justine Nameere.
Public Service: Lydia Wanyoto.
Tourism: Susan Nakawuki Nsambu.
Trade: Tom Aza (Cooperatives), David Bahati (Industry), Wilson Mbadi (Trade).
Water and Environment: Beatrice Anywar (Environment) and Aisha Sekkindi (Water).
Works and Transport: Siraji Musa Ali (Works) and Julius Maganda (Transport).
Senior Presidential Advisors are Hamson Obua, Ruth Nankabirwa, Francis Mwebesa, and Evelyn Anite, while Kenneth Omona moves to the diplomatic service.
The reshuffle signals continuity alongside new appointments as government prioritises service delivery and wealth creation.
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