President Yoweri Museveni has announced a new proposed Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, making several notable changes across key ministries.
The appointments were made under powers vested in the President by Articles 108, 108A, 111, 113, and 114 of the 1995 Constitution.
Among the major changes, Matia Kasaija, who served as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has been dropped and replaced by Henry Musasizi.
Ruth Nankabirwa, the former Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, has also been dropped from Cabinet, although the President indicated she could be considered for a Presidential Advisor role.
Evelyn Anite, who has been serving as State Minister for Investment and Privatization under the Finance Ministry, has also been left out of the new Cabinet.
Similarly, Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has been replaced by Sam Mayanja, the former State Minister for Lands.
Moses Ali has also been replaced as Second Deputy Prime Minister by Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga.
President Museveni retained Jessica Alupo as Vice President and Robinah Nabbanja as Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business.
Deputy Prime Ministers
- Rebecca Kadaga – First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs
- Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga – Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business
- Lukia Nakadama – Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio
Cabinet Ministers
Office of the President
- Babirye Milly Babalanda – Minister for the Presidency
- Jim Muhwezi – Minister for Security
- Eng. Asiimwe Jonard – Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation
Education and Sports
- Janet Kataaha Museveni – Minister of Education and Sports
Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
- Minsa Kabanda – Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
Office of the Prime Minister
- Eng. Hillary Onek – Minister for General Duties
- Sam Engola – Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees
Government Leadership
- Justine Kasule Lumumba – Government Chief Whip
Karamoja Affairs
- Lokii John Baptist – Minister for Karamoja Affairs
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
- Frank Tumwebaze – Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Attorney General
- Sam Mayanja – Attorney General
Energy and Mineral Development
- Dr. Monica Musenero – Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
Foreign Affairs
- Adonia Ayebare – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Gender, Labour and Social Development
- Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu – Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Health
- Dr. Chris Baryomunsi – Minister of Health
ICT and National Guidance
- Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero – Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance
Internal Affairs
- Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu – Minister of Internal Affairs
Justice and Constitutional Affairs
- Norbert Mao – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Lands, Housing and Urban Development
- Judith Nabakooba – Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Local Government
- Balaam Barugahara – Minister of Local Government
Public Service
- Gen. Katumba Wamala – Minister of Public Service
Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
- Tom Butime – Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
- Sanjay Tanna – Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
Water and Environment
- Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire – Minister of Water and Environment
Works and Transport
- Byamukama Fred – Minister of Works and Transport
The President also announced Ministers of State and Senior Presidential Advisors, with appointments spanning sectors including education, health, agriculture, gender, and foreign affairs.
