KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the new Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, exercising constitutional powers 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 appointments confirm continuity in top government leadership while reaffirming key ministerial portfolios across governance, security, finance, and social services.
VICE PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER
Vice President: Jessica Alupo
Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business: Robinah Nabbanja
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTERS
1st Deputy Prime Minister: Rebecca Kadaga
2nd Deputy Prime Minister: Crispus Kiyonga
3rd Deputy Prime Minister: Lukia Nakadama
CABINET MINISTERS
Education and Sports: Janet Kataaha Museveni
Defence and Veterans Affairs: Kiryowa Kiwanuka
Finance, Planning and Economic Development: Henry Musasizi
Foreign Affairs: Adonia Ayebare
Health: Chris Baryomunsi
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries: Frank Tumwebaze
Energy and Mineral Development: Monica Musenero
Trade, Industry and Cooperatives: Sanjay Tanna
Works and Transport: Fred Byamukama
Water and Environment: Kahinda Otafiire
Justice and Constitutional Affairs: Norbert Mao
Local Government: Balaam Barugahara
Internal Affairs: Ephraim Kamuntu
Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs: Minsa Kabanda
Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance: Jane Ruth Aceng
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER
Office of the President (General Duties): Hillary Onek
Security: Jim Muhwezi
Science, Technology and Innovation: Eng. Jonard Asiimwe
Government Chief Whip: Justine Kasule Lumumba
Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees: Sam Engola
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER (STATE MINISTERS)
Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees: Lillian Aber
Northern Uganda Affairs: Beatrice Akello
Karamoja Affairs: Anyakun Esther Davinia
Luwero Triangle/Rwenzori Region: Alice Kaboyo
Bunyoro Affairs: Grace Mary Mugasa
Teso Affairs: Dr. Ongalo-Obote
OTHER MINISTERS OF STATE
Energy: Sidronius Opolot Okasai
Minerals: Phiona Nyamutoro
Higher Education: Dr. John Muyingo
Primary Education: Phyllis Chemutai
Sports: Peter Ogwang
Finance Planning: Cissy Mulondo
Planning: Amos Lugoloobi
Microfinance: Shartsi Musherure
ICT Information: Joyce Ssebugwawo
Internal Affairs: Dr. Lawrence Muganga
Housing: Persis Namuganza
The new Cabinet is expected to guide Uganda’s governance agenda over the next five years, with continued emphasis on economic development, infrastructure expansion, and regional integration.
