KAMPALA, UGANDA: May 26, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has released the highly anticipated list of proposed appointments for the new Cabinet, following his recent inauguration for a new five-year term. Invoking his powers under the 1995 Constitution, the President has named a mix of veteran leaders and new faces to steer the country through the 2026-2031 period.
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 & Deputy Leader of Gov’t 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 & 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. Musenero Monica 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. Tumukunde Henry 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. Kamuntu Ephraim
- Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs: Hon. Nobert 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
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
- 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. Rwamirama Bright
- Fisheries: Hon. Migadde Robert Ndugwa
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
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
Other Key Portfolios
- Deputy Attorney General: Hon. Kafuuzi Jackson
- Defence: Hon. Akifeza Grace Ngabirano
- Veteran Affairs: Hon. Oleru Huda
- East African Affairs: Hon. Magode Ikuya
- Higher Education: Hon. Dr. Muyingo John Chrysostom
- Primary Education: Hon. Phyllis Chemutai
- Sports: Hon. Peter Ogwang
- Energy: Hon. Okasai Sidronius Opolot
- Minerals: Hon. Phiona Nyamutooro
- International Affairs: Hon. Calvin Echodu
- Regional Affairs: Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo
- Health (General Duties): Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya
- Primary Health Care: Hon. Dr. Ayume Charles
- ICT (Information): Hon. Joyce Ssebugwawo
- ICT (National Guidance): Hon. Alioni Yorke Odria
- Internal Affairs: Dr. Lawrence Muganga
- Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs: Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye
- Housing: Hon. Persis Namuganza
- Urban Development: Hon. Margaret Muhanga Mugisa
- Lands: Hon. Harriet Ntabazi
- Local Government: Hon. Justine Nameere
- Public Service: Hon. Wanyoto Lydia Mutende
- Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities: Hon. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu
- Cooperatives: Hon. Tom Aza
- Industry: Hon. Bahati David
- Trade: Gen. Wilson Mbadi
- Environment: Hon. Beatrice Anywar
- Water: Hon. Aisha Sekkindi
- Works: Mr. Siraji Musa Ali
- Transport: Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera
Senior Presidential Advisors
- Hon. Hamson Obua
- Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa
- Hon. Francis Mwebesa
- Hon. Evelyn Anite
Note: Hon. Dr. Kenneth Omona has been transferred to the Diplomatic Service as an Ambassador.
