Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has dropped 28 ministers in a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle that signals a major executive reset at the start of the country’s new 2026–2031 political term.
The changes, announced through an official statement issued under Articles 108 and related provisions of Uganda’s 1995 Constitution, mark one of the most extensive shake-ups in recent years as the 12th Parliament begins its legislative cycle.
Despite the far-reaching overhaul, some key figures retained their positions, including Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.
However, several influential and long-serving ministers were removed from Cabinet, among them Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, Foreign Affairs Minister Jeje Odongo and Gender Minister Betty Amongi.
In one of the most notable exits, Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses Ali was also dropped after decades of uninterrupted ministerial service dating back to the era of former Ugandan leader Idi Amin.
The reshuffle further affected major government sectors, with Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua, Public Service Minister Muruuli Mukasa and Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi all losing their positions.
Changes also extended to the security sector, where Internal Affairs State Minister David Muhoozi was relieved of his duties.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth exited Cabinet following his election as Speaker of Parliament.
The Cabinet purge also swept through several state ministries, removing Karamoja Affairs Minister Peter Lokeris, Trade Minister Francis Mwebesa and Water and Environment Minister Sam Cheptoris.
Others dropped include Kenneth Omona, Florence Nambozo, Jenipher Namuyangu, Fred Bwiino Kyagulaga and Hellen Adoa, who previously served in various regional and agriculture-related state ministries.
The education and investment sectors also saw casualties, with Joyce Moriku Kaducu and Evelyne Anite among those removed from government.
Additional ministers dropped in the reshuffle include John Mulimba, Peace Mutuuzo, Hellen Asamo, Gidudu Mafabi, Godfrey Kabbyanga, Obiga Kania, Martin Mugarra, Fredrick Gume and Musa Ecweru.
