KAMPALA, Uganda – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has carried out a major reshuffle of his executive, unveiling the 2026–2031 Cabinet that combines continuity at the top with wide-ranging changes across ministries.
In a statement issued under Articles 108 and related provisions of the 1995 Constitution, Museveni on Tuesday night announced new appointments covering Cabinet ministers, ministers of state and senior presidential advisers.
At the highest level of government, Vice President Jessica Alupo remains in office, while Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja retains her position as Leader of Government Business in Parliament. First Lady Janet Museveni also keeps her role as Minister for Education.
Foreign Affairs has been placed under Uganda’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Adonia Ayebare, marking a notable structural shift in the docket.
Several key ministries have been reshuffled. Dr Chris Baryomunsi moves to the Ministry of Health, while Dr Jane Ruth Aceng shifts to Gender, Labour and Social Development. Veteran Finance Minister Matia Kasaija exits Cabinet in one of the most significant changes.
Other movements include Balaam Barugahara, who moves to Local Government, Gen Katumba Wamala, who takes over Public Service, Sanjay Tanna, who assumes the Trade, Industry and Cooperatives portfolio, and Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire, who shifts from Internal Affairs to Water and Environment. Fred Byamukama has been appointed to head Works and Transport.
A number of new entrants have also been introduced into Cabinet, including Desire Muhooza (Agriculture), Robert Ndugwa Migadde (Fisheries), Grace Kifeza Ngabirano (Defence and Veterans Affairs), Magode Ikuya (East African Affairs) and Phyllis Chemutai (Primary Education).
In the Finance Ministry, Cissy Mulondo becomes Minister of State for General Duties, Amina Mukalazi takes charge of Privatization and Investment, while Shartsi Kutesa Musherure is assigned Micro-Finance. In Foreign Affairs, Calvin Echodu joins as Minister of State for International Affairs, while Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo moves to Regional Affairs.
In Gender, Labour and Social Development, Jacqueline Mbabazi takes on Elderly Affairs, while Simon Mulongo, Joyce Acan Okeny and Lakisa Mercy Faith take portfolios in employment, disability and youth affairs respectively.
At Internal Affairs, academic Lawrence Muganga joins as Minister of State, while MP Justine Nameere is appointed Minister of State for Local Government and Susan Nakawuki Nsambu enters the Tourism docket.
Museveni also named senior presidential advisers including Hamson Obua, Ruth Nankabirwa, Francis Mwebesa and Evelyn Anite, while Kenneth Omona was transferred to the diplomatic service as an ambassador.
The reshuffle introduces a blend of long-serving officials and new political entrants, as Uganda’s 12th Parliament begins its legislative cycle with focus expected on wealth creation, infrastructure development and service delivery.
