Editorial
Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, has announced a new cabinet for the Kingdom in a list, dated October 14, 2026, and signed by the Prime Minister, Owek.Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki. The Deputy Prime Minister is Owek.Elasto Kasoro Akiiki, who also serves as Minister of Culture and Local Government and Owek. Honourable Dr Beyeza Abwooli is named Health Advisor.
Owek. Richard Rwabwogo Apuuli is the Attorney General, deputised by Herbert Kwikiriza Apuuli. Dr Richard Mugahi Adyeri heads Health, with Brian Kisembo as deputy. Herman Olimi Adyeri is Minister of Tourism, deputised by Deborah Baguma Abwooli.
Lucia Alinda Amooti takes on as the Minister of Education and Sports and her deputies are Michael Wandera Akiiki for Sports, Solomon Mulihebwa for Sports Development, and Ronald Mutegeki Araali for Education.
Nicholas Mugume Amooti heads Youth Affairs, with Ivan Ahurra Araali as deputy. Dr Patience Rwamigisa Araali is Minister of Agriculture, deputised by Patrick Muhenda Araali. Stephen Kasangaki Apuuli takes Finance, with Patrick Kagenda Atwooki as deputy.
Under Culture and Local Government, Christine Asiimwe Atwooki is deputy for Local Government, while Wilfred Mugabe is deputy for Culture.
John Musinguzi Atwooki is Minister of Information, with Bridget Kabahenda Amooti as deputy. Drake Mirembe Apuuli takes ICT, deputised by Kasifa Kahunde Adyeri. Vincent Agaba Araali is Minister of Lands and Housing, with David Amanya Akiiki as deputy.
Other ministers are Samuel Nyabongo Kimoome Akiiki for Security and Palace Affairs, Victoria Rusoke for Gender, and Evelyn Bright Adyeri for Foreign Affairs.
Vincent Mugume Araali is the Kingdom Spokesperson, and Kenneth Rwabukuku Amooti is Minister without portfolio.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Resource Mobilisation is yet to be filled.
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