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MUSEVENI ANNOUNCES 2026–2031 CABINET, RETAINS KEY FIGURES IN MAJOR MINISTRIES

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the new Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, exercising constitutional powers 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 confirm continuity in top government leadership while reaffirming key ministerial portfolios across governance, security, finance, and social services.

VICE PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER

Vice President: Jessica Alupo

Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business: Robinah Nabbanja

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTERS

1st Deputy Prime Minister: Rebecca Kadaga

2nd Deputy Prime Minister: Crispus Kiyonga

3rd Deputy Prime Minister: Lukia Nakadama

CABINET MINISTERS

Education and Sports: Janet Kataaha Museveni

Defence and Veterans Affairs: Kiryowa Kiwanuka

Finance, Planning and Economic Development: Henry Musasizi

Foreign Affairs: Adonia Ayebare

Health: Chris Baryomunsi

Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries: Frank Tumwebaze

Energy and Mineral Development: Monica Musenero

Trade, Industry and Cooperatives: Sanjay Tanna

Works and Transport: Fred Byamukama

Water and Environment: Kahinda Otafiire

Justice and Constitutional Affairs: Norbert Mao

Local Government: Balaam Barugahara

Internal Affairs: Ephraim Kamuntu

Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs: Minsa Kabanda

Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance: Jane Ruth Aceng

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER

Office of the President (General Duties): Hillary Onek

Security: Jim Muhwezi

Science, Technology and Innovation: Eng. Jonard Asiimwe

Government Chief Whip: Justine Kasule Lumumba

Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees: Sam Engola

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER (STATE MINISTERS)

Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees: Lillian Aber

Northern Uganda Affairs: Beatrice Akello

Karamoja Affairs: Anyakun Esther Davinia

Luwero Triangle/Rwenzori Region: Alice Kaboyo

Bunyoro Affairs: Grace Mary Mugasa

Teso Affairs: Dr. Ongalo-Obote

OTHER MINISTERS OF STATE

Energy: Sidronius Opolot Okasai

Minerals: Phiona Nyamutoro

Higher Education: Dr. John Muyingo

Primary Education: Phyllis Chemutai

Sports: Peter Ogwang

Finance Planning: Cissy Mulondo

Planning: Amos Lugoloobi

Microfinance: Shartsi Musherure

ICT Information: Joyce Ssebugwawo

Internal Affairs: Dr. Lawrence Muganga

Housing: Persis Namuganza

The new Cabinet is expected to guide Uganda’s governance agenda over the next five years, with continued emphasis on economic development, infrastructure expansion, and regional integration.

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