Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced a sweeping overhaul of his executive, striking a delicate balance between retaining key loyalists in the top tier of government and bringing in fresh faces across junior roles.
In a late-night constitutional declaration on Tuesday, the long-serving leader confirmed that Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja will remain in their respective posts to anchor the new administration.
The first lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni, also preserves her influential position at the helm of the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Analysts view the reshuffle as a strategy of continuity for Uganda’s political architecture, while slightly altering the guard in critical portfolios such as defense, energy, and foreign affairs.
Key Allies Locked In
Under the newly announced line-up, several veteran figures have successfully guarded their political dockets:
Rebecca Kadaga, the former Speaker of Parliament, retains her post as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs.
Jim Muhwezi remains in charge of the crucial Security docket under the Office of the President.
Norbert Mao, a prominent former opposition leader, keeps his assignment as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
However, significant changes were introduced to the defense and security clusters. Kiryowa Kiwanuka leaves the Attorney General’s chambers to take up the mantle of Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, while veteran politician Dr. Crispus Kiyonga makes a notable return as Second Deputy Prime Minister.
According to the executive statement, the reshuffle is intentionally timed to align with the legislative lifecycle of Uganda’s 12th Parliament. President Museveni emphasized that the incoming cabinet’s immediate mandate will heavily prioritize local wealth creation initiatives, aggressive infrastructure development, and a push for cleaner public service delivery.
A number of high-profile departures from the core cabinet have been absorbed into advisory roles. Long-serving senior ministers including Ruth Nankabirwa, Hamson Obua, Francis Mwebesa, and Evelyn Anite have been designated as Senior Presidential Advisors. Meanwhile, outgoing official Dr. Kenneth Omona has been reassigned to the foreign mission track, designated to serve as a diplomat abroad.
Full statement
By virtue of the powers given to the President of Uganda 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 following persons have been proposed for appointment as Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Presidential Advisors.
Official Cabinet List: 2026 – 2031
Executive Appointments by H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni: In exercise of the powers vested in the President of Uganda under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
Top Executive Leadership
H.E. the Vice President: Hon. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo (Maj. Rtd.)
Rt. Hon. Prime Minister & Leader of Government Business in Parliament: Hon. Robinah Nabbanja
Deputy Prime Ministers & Special Roles
1st Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for East African Community Affairs: Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga
2nd Deputy Prime Minister & Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament: Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga
3rd Deputy Prime Minister & Minister without Portfolio: Hon. Lukia Nakadama
Government Chief Whip: Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba
Cabinet Ministers
Presidency, Defense & Internal Governance
Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs: Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka
Minister of Internal Affairs: Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs: Hon. Norbert Mao
Attorney General: Hon. Sam Mayanja
Minister, Office of the President (Presidency): Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda
Minister, Office of the President (Security): Hon. Jim Muhwezi
Finance, Trade & Infrastructure
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development: Hon. Henry Musasizi
Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives: Hon. Sanjay Tanna
Minister of Works and Transport: Hon. Byamukama Fred
Minister of Public Service: Gen. Katumba Wamala
Minister of Local Government: Hon. Balaam Barugahara
Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development: Hon. Judith Nabakooba
Social Sectors, Health & Education
Minister of Education and Sports: Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni
Minister of Health: Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
Minister of Information, Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance: Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development: Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu
Productive Sectors, Resources & Regional Focus
Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries: Hon. Frank Tumwebaze
Minister of Energy and Mineral Development: Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Musanza
Minister of Water and Environment: Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Amb. Adonia Ayebare
Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities: Hon. Tom Butime
Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs: Hon. Minsa Kabanda
Office of the Prime Minister / Special Portfolios
Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (General Duties): Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek
Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees): Hon. Sam Engola
Minister for Karamoja Affairs: Hon. Lokii John Baptist
Minister, Office of the President (Science, Technology and Innovation): Eng. Asiimwe Jonard
Ministers of State (Junior Ministers)
Office of the President & Vice President
Economic Monitoring: Hon. Alum Sandra Santa
Ethics and Integrity: Hon. Akello Rose
Office of the Vice President: Hon. Mutasingwa Diana Nankunda
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
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
Defense & Security Cluster
Defence: Hon. Akifeza Grace Ngabirano
Veteran Affairs: Hon. Oleru Huda
Internal Affairs: Dr. Lawrence Muganga
Finance, Planning & Economic Development
General Duties: Hon. Cissy Mulondo
Planning: Hon. Amos Lugoloobi
Privatization and Investment: Ms. Amina Mukalazi
Micro-Finance: Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure
Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries
Agriculture: Hon. Desire Muhooza
Animal Industry: Hon. Bright Rwamirama
Fisheries: Hon. Migadde Robert Ndugwa
Education, Health & Social Development
Higher Education: Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo
Primary Education: Hon. Phyllis Chemutai
Sports: Hon. Peter Ogwang
Health (General Duties): Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya
Primary Health Care: Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume
Gender, Labour & 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
Infrastructure, Energy & Communication
Energy: Hon. Sidronius Opolot Okasai
Minerals: Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro
Information: Hon. Joyce Ssebugwawo
National Guidance: Hon. Alioni Yorke Odria
Works: Mr. Siraji Musa Ali
Transport: Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera
Trade, Industry, Lands & Local Governance
Cooperatives: Hon. Tom Aza
Industry: Hon. David Bahati
Trade: Gen. Wilson Mbadi
Housing: Hon. Persis Namuganza
Urban Development: Hon. Margaret Muhanga Mugisa
Lands: Hon. Harriet Ntabazi
Local Government: Hon. Justine Nameere
Public Service: Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende
Environment, Tourism & Regional Affairs
Environment: Hon. Beatrice Anywar
Water: Hon. Aisha Sekkindi
Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities: Hon. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu
East African Affairs: Hon. Magode Ikuya
Foreign Affairs (International Affairs): Hon. Calvin Echodu
Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs): Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo
Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs: Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye
Deputy Attorney General: Hon. Jackson Kafuuzi
Senior Presidential Advisors & Diplomatic Service
The following former cabinet members transition to advisory roles (specific portfolios to be assigned later):
Hon. Hamson Obua
Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa
Hon. Francis Mwebesa
Hon. Evelyn Anite
Diplomatic Deployment
Hon. Dr. Kenneth Omona: Transferred to the Diplomatic Service as Ambassador (Station assignment to follow).
