President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new Cabinet, retaining Jessica Rose Epel Alupo as Vice President and Robinah Nabbanja as Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament.
The new Cabinet blends experienced officials with fresh appointments across several key ministries.
Former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has been appointed First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs.
Dr. Crispus Kiyonga takes up the position of Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business, while Lukia Nakadama has been named Third Deputy Prime Minister without Portfolio.
Janet Kataaha Museveni retains the Education and Sports Ministry, Milly Babalanda remains Minister for the Presidency, and Jim Muhwezi continues as Minister for Security in the Office of the President.
Eng. Asiimwe Jonard has been appointed Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation.
In a notable swap, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng moves to Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, while Dr. Chris Baryomunsi takes over the Health Ministry.
Other key appointments include:
- Frank Tumwebaze – Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
- Dr. Monica Musenero – Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
- Henry Musasizi – Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
- Kiryowa Kiwanuka – Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs
- Norbert Mao – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
- Judith Nabakooba – Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
- Balaam Barugahara – Minister of Local Government
- Gen. Katumba Wamala – Minister of Public Service
Additional appointments are:
- Adonia Ayebare – Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde – Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development
- Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu – Minister of Internal Affairs
- Tom Butime – Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
- Sanjay Tanna – Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
- Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire – Minister of Water and Environment
- Byamukama Fred – Minister of Works and Transport
Several Ministers of State were also appointed, including Lillian Aber, Beatrice Akello, Anyakun Esther Davinia, Alice Kaboyo, and Grace Mary Mugasa in the Office of the Prime Minister.
Kenneth Omona has been transferred to the diplomatic service as an ambassador, while Hamson Obua, Ruth Nankabirwa, Francis Mwebesa, and Evelyn Anite are expected to take up roles as Senior Presidential Advisors.
