President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced a sweeping reconfiguration of Uganda’s executive arm of government, unveiling a new Cabinet line-up for the 2026–2031 political term.
The highly anticipated reshuffle masterfully balances institutional continuity at the highest echelons of state power with structural transformations across several key line ministries.
The executive layout was issued late Tuesday night under the authority of Articles 108, 108A, 111, 113, and 114 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
In the grand declaration, the President maintained the country’s top leadership framework while introducing an array of fresh technocrats and executing high-stakes reassignments of seasoned political actors.
Top Executive Leadership Retained
To ensure executive stability, the President retained his top two closest administrators at the apex of government business:
• Vice President: Hon. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, Maj. (Rtd.)
• Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament: Hon. Robinah Nabbanja
Cabinet Ministers
The full list of proposed Cabinet Ministers designated to head various ministries includes:
• 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, Office of the President (Presidency): Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda
• Minister, Office of the President (Security): Hon. Jim Muhwezi
• Minister, Office of the President (Science, Technology and Innovation): Eng. Asiimwe Jonard
• Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs: Hon. Minsa Kabanda
• Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (General Duties): Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek
• Government Chief Whip: Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba
• Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (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: Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu
• Minister of Health: Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
• Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance: Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
• Minister of Internal Affairs: Hon. 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
Strategic Adjustments, Structural Portfolios, and Notable Exits
The 2026 reconfiguration marks a definitive end of tenure for several of the state’s longest-serving cabinet pillars.
Notable exits from the executive include veteran Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, former Foreign Affairs Minister Henry Okello Oryem, Gen. David Muhoozi, Betty Amongi, Raphael Magyezi, Sam Mangusho Cheptoris, Jeje Odongo, Evelyn Anite, Moses Ali, and Ruth Nankabirwa.
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To bridge these exits, the President executed highly strategic internal reassignments:
• Amb. Adonia Ayebare, moving from his role as Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, officially steps in to command the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• In a direct institutional swap, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi takes over the Ministry of Health, while Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng transitions to lead the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance.
• Gen. Katumba Wamala shifts port to replace Wilson Muruli Mukasa at the Ministry of Public Service, while Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire assumes oversight of the Ministry of Water and Environment.
Ministers of State (Junior Ministers)
Office of the President
• Economic Monitoring: Hon. Alum Sandra Santa
• Ethics and Integrity: Hon. Akello Rose
Office of the Vice President
• Minister of State: Hon. Mutasingwa Diana Nankunda
Office of the Prime Minister
• Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees: Hon. Lillian Aber
• Northern Uganda: Hon. Beatrice Akello
• Karamoja: Hon. Anyakun Esther Davinia
• Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori Region: Hon. Alice Kaboyo
• Bunyoro Affairs: Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa
• Teso Affairs: Hon. Dr. Ongalo-Obote
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
• Agriculture: Hon. Desire Muhooza
• Animal Industry: Hon. Bright Rwamirama
• Fisheries: Hon. Migadde Robert Ndugwa
Defence and Veteran Affairs
• Defence: Hon. Akifeza Grace Ngabirano
• Veteran Affairs: Hon. Oleru Huda
East African Affairs
• Minister of State: Hon. Magode Ikuya
Education and Sports
• Higher Education: Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo
• Primary Education: Hon. Phyllis Chemutai
• Sports: Hon. Peter Ogwang
Energy and Mineral Development
• Energy: Hon. Sidronius Opolot Okasai
• Minerals: Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro
Finance, Planning and Economic Development
• General Duties: Hon. Cissy Mulondo
• Planning: Hon. Amos Lugoloobi
• Privatization and Investment: Ms. Amina Mukalazi
• Micro-Finance: Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure
Foreign Affairs
• International Affairs: Hon. Calvin Echodu
• Regional Affairs: Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo
Gender, Labour and Social Development
• Gender and Culture: Hon. Kuteesa Mary Kamuli
• Youth and Children Affairs: Hon. Lakisa Mercy Faith
• Employment and Industrial Relations: Hon. Simon Mulongo
• Disability Affairs: Hon. Acan Joyce Okeny
• Elderly Affairs: Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi
Health
• General Duties: Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya
• Primary Health Care: Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume
Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance
• Information: Hon. Joyce Ssebugwawo
• National Guidance: Hon. Alioni Yorke Odria
Internal Affairs
• Minister of State: Dr. Lawrence Muganga
Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
• Minister of State: Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye
Lands, Housing and Urban Development
• Housing: Hon. Persis Namuganza
• Urban Development: Hon. Margaret Muhanga Mugisa
• Lands: Hon. Harriet Ntabazi
Local Government
• Minister of State: Hon. Justine Nameere
Public Service
• Minister of State: Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende
Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
• Minister of State: Hon. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu
Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
• Cooperatives: Hon. Tom Aza
• Industry: Hon. David Bahati
• Trade: Gen. Wilson Mbadi
Water and Environment
• Environment: Hon. Beatrice Anywar
• Water: Hon. Aisha Sekkindi
Works and Transport
• Works: Mr. Siraji Musa Ali
• Transport: Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera
Senior Presidential Advisors
A selection of exiting senior cabinet officials have been reassigned to serve the presidency directly in advisory capacities:
• Hon. Hamson Obua
• Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa
• Hon. Francis Mwebesa
• Hon. Evelyn Anite
Next Steps and Policy Trajectory
Per statutory requirements, all the newly proposed appointments are subject to mandatory evaluation and vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee before their official gazetting and swearing-in.
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