TAKEAWAYS

Balaam Barugahara promoted to Minister of Local Government.
Jane Ruth Aceng and Chris Baryomunsi swap ministries.
Henry Musasizi replaces long-serving Finance Minister Matia Kasaija.

President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday evening unveiled Uganda’s Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, maintaining some of his long-serving allies while introducing fresh appointments and notable reshuffles across key ministries.

Among the headline appointments is Hon. Balaam Barugahara, who has been serving as State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development in charge of Youth and Children Affairs. Balaam has now been elevated to full Cabinet as Minister of Local Government, replacing former minister Raphael Magyezi who does not feature on the new list. More surprisingly is that motor mouthed Masaka City woman MP, Hon. Justine Nameere will serve under Balaam as the state Minister of Local Government.

The President also retained the country’s top leadership, with Maj. Rtd. Jessica Alupo keeping her position as Vice President and Robinah Nabbanja remaining Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament.

One of the most talked-about changes is the reshuffle between Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and Dr. Chris Baryomunsi. Aceng, who previously served as Minister of Health, has been moved to head the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, while Baryomunsi leaves ICT and returns to the health docket as Minister of Health.

The legal and security sector also witnessed major movement. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, who had served as Attorney General, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, while Sam Mayanja takes over as Attorney General.

Finance also saw a major transition. Veteran minister Matia Kasaija, who has headed the Finance Ministry since 2015, is absent from the new Cabinet and has been replaced by Henry Musasizi as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Another notable retention is Phiona Nyamutoro, who remains in government as Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development in charge of Minerals.

Veteran politician Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire also remains in Cabinet but moves from Internal Affairs to become Minister of Water and Environment, while Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu takes over Internal Affairs.

In foreign affairs, President Museveni appointed Ambassador Adonia Ayebare as Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Gen. Jeje Odongo who does not appear on the new Cabinet list.

The trade and energy sectors also experienced changes, with Sanjay Tanna named Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives while Ruth Nankabirwa exits Cabinet and is instead listed among the newly appointed Senior Presidential Advisors.

Other notable absentees from the Cabinet include former Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, former Trade Minister Francis Mwebesa, former Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua although some of these officials have either been reassigned or moved into advisory and diplomatic roles. Kenneth Omona, for instance, has been transferred to the diplomatic service as ambassador-designate.

Museveni’s latest Cabinet signals a blend of continuity and strategic reshuffling as the new administration prepares to begin its 2026–2031 term.

Find the Full Cabinet list below:-

Vice President and Prime Minister

H.E. the Vice President Hon. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, Maj. Rtd.
Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament Hon. Robinah Nabbanja

Cabinet Ministers

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 in charge of 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

Other Ministers: Ministers of State

Office of the President

Minister of State, Office of the President, Economic Monitoring Hon. Alum Sandra Santa
Minister of State, Office of the President, Ethics and Integrity Hon. Akello Rose

Office of the Vice President

Minister of State, Office of the Vice President Hon. Mutasingwa Diana Nankunda

Office of the Prime Minister

Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hon. Lillian Aber
Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Northern Uganda Hon. Beatrice Akello
Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Karamoja Hon. Anyakun Esther Davinia
Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori Region Hon. Alice Kaboyo
Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Bunyoro Affairs Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa
Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Teso Affairs Hon. Dr. Ongalo-Obote

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Agriculture Hon. Desire Muhooza
Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Animal Industry Hon. Bright Rwamirama
Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Fisheries Hon. Migadde Robert Ndugwa

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Deputy Attorney General Hon. Jackson Kafuuzi

Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs

Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Defence Hon. Akifeza Grace Ngabirano
Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Veteran Affairs Hon. Oleru Huda

Ministry of East African Affairs

Minister of State for East African Affairs Hon. Magode Ikuya

Ministry of Education and Sports

Minister of State for Education and Sports, Higher Education Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo
Minister of State for Education and Sports, Primary Education Hon. Phyllis Chemutai
Minister of State for Education and Sports, Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Energy Hon. Sidronius Opolot Okasai
Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Minerals Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, General Duties Hon. Cissy Mulondo
Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Planning Hon. Amos Lugoloobi
Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Privatization and Investment Ms. Amina Mukalazi
Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Micro-Finance Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, International Affairs Hon. Calvin Echodu
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Regional Affairs Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo

Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Gender and Culture Hon. Kuteesa Mary Kamuli
Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Youth and Children Affairs Hon. Lakisa Mercy Faith
Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Employment and Industrial Relations Hon. Simon Mulongo
Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Disability Affairs Hon. Acan Joyce Okeny
Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Elderly Affairs Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi

Ministry of Health

Minister of State for Health, General Duties Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya
Minister of State for Health, Primary Health Care Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume

Ministry of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance

Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, Information Hon. Joyce Ssebugwawo
Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, National Guidance Hon. Alioni Yorke Odria

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Minister of State for Internal Affairs Dr. Lawrence Muganga

Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs

Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Housing Hon. Persis Namuganza
Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Urban Development Hon. Margaret Muhanga Mugisa
Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Lands Hon. Harriet Ntabazi

Ministry of Local Government

Minister of State for Local Government Hon. Justine Nameere

Ministry of Public Service

Minister of State for Public Service Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Cooperatives Hon. Tom Aza
Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Industry Hon. David Bahati
Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Trade Gen. Wilson Mbadi

Ministry of Water and Environment

Minister of State for Water and Environment, Environment Hon. Beatrice Anywar
Minister of State for Water and Environment, Water Hon. Aisha Sekkindi

Ministry of Works and Transport

Minister of State for Works and Transport, Works Mr. Siraji Musa Ali
Minister of State for Works and Transport, Transport Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera

Senior Presidential Advisors

The following persons will be appointed as Senior Presidential Advisors in different fields to be communicated later:

Hon. Hamson Obua
Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa
Hon. Francis Mwebesa
Hon. Evelyn Anite

Hon. Dr. Kenneth Omona has been transferred to the Diplomatic Service as Ambassador at a station to be communicated later.

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