Museveni Proposes New Cabinet: Alupo Retains Vice Presidency, Nabbanja as Prime Minister
KAMPALA, UGANDA – President Yoweri Museveni has exercised his constitutional powers under Articles 108(1), (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution to propose a sweeping list of appointments for Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Presidential Advisors.
According to the communication from the Presidency, H.E. the Vice President Hon. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo (Maj. Rtd.) retains her position, while Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja continues as Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament.
Full Cabinet Line-up
The proposed Cabinet Ministers are as follows:
1st Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for EAC Affairs: Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga
2nd Deputy Prime Minister & Deputy Leader of Govt Business: Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga
3rd Deputy Prime Minister & Minister without Portfolio: Hon. Lukia Nakadama
Minister of Education & 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 (Science, Tech & Innovation): Eng. Asiimwe Jonard
Minister for Kampala Capital City & Metropolitan Affairs: Hon. Minsa Kabanda
Minister, OPM (General Duties): Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek
Government Chief Whip: Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba
Minister, OPM (Relief, Disaster Preparedness & Refugees): Hon. Sam Engola
Minister for Karamoja Affairs: Hon. Lokii John Baptist
Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries: Hon. Frank Tumwebaze
Attorney General: Hon. Sam Mayanja
Minister of Defence & Veterans Affairs: Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka
Minister of Energy & Mineral Development: Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Musanza
Minister of Finance, Planning & Economic Development: Hon. Henry Musasizi
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Amb. Adonia Ayebare
Minister of Gender, Labour & Social Development: Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu
Minister of Health: Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
Minister of ICT & National Guidance: Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
Minister of Internal Affairs: Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu
Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs: Hon. Norbert Mao
Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development: Hon. Judith Nabakooba
Minister of Local Government: Hon. Balaam Barugahara
Minister of Public Service: Gen. Katumba Wamala
Minister of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities: Hon. Tom Butime
Minister of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives: Hon. Sanjay Tanna
Minister of Water & Environment: Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire
Minister of Works & Transport: Hon. Byamukama Fred
Ministers of State Appointed
The President also named dozens of Ministers of State across various portfolios, including:
OPM (Relief, Disaster & Refugees): Hon. Lillian Aber
OPM (Northern Uganda): Hon. Beatrice Akello
OPM (Karamoja): Hon. Anyakun Esther Davinia
Deputy Attorney General: Hon. Jackson Kafuuzi
Finance (Privatisation & Investment): Ms. Amina Mukalazi
Health (Primary Health Care): Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume
Internal Affairs: Dr. Lawrence Muganga
Trade (Trade): Gen. Wilson Mbadi
Water & Environment (Water): Hon. Aisha Sekkindi
Works (Works): Mr. Siraji Musa Ali
Other State ministers named include Hon. Desire Muhooza (Agriculture), Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro (Minerals), Hon. Peter Ogwang (Sports), Hon. Persis Namuganza (Housing), Hon. Harriet Ntabazi (Lands), Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende (Public Service), and Hon. Beatrice Anywar (Environment), among many others.
Senior Presidential Advisors & Diplomatic Transfer
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, and Hon. Evelyn Anite.
Meanwhile, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Omona has been transferred to the Diplomatic Service as Ambassador at a station to be communicated later.
The proposals are subject to parliamentary approval where applicable.
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