KAMPALA, Uganda — Yoweri Museveni has retained the bulk of his long-serving allies in a new cabinet reshuffle, signalling continuity in government policy while introducing a handful of new faces in key dockets.
Among the notable changes, Kiryowa Kiwanuka takes over the Defence Ministry, Sanjay Tanna is appointed Trade Minister, and Adonia Ayebare assumes the Foreign Affairs portfolio. Balaam Barugahara has also been named Minister of Local Government, while veteran politician Gen Moses Ali has been dropped from the cabinet.
The appointments, made under provisions of Uganda’s 1995 Constitution, reflect a broader strategy by Museveni to maintain political stability and consolidate control while making limited adjustments to his executive team.
The retention of senior figures across critical ministries—including finance, security, and internal affairs—suggests a preference for institutional continuity at a time when Uganda is navigating both domestic political transitions and regional security dynamics.
Full list of Museveni’s proposed cabinet
Vice President and Prime Minister
- Vice President: Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo
- Prime Minister: Robinah Nabbanja
Cabinet Ministers
- 1st Deputy Prime Minister & EAC Affairs: Rebecca Kadaga
- 2nd Deputy Prime Minister: Crispus Kiyonga
- 3rd Deputy Prime Minister: Lukia Nakadama
- Education: Janet Museveni
- Presidency: Milly Babalanda
- Security: Jim Muhwezi
- Science & Innovation: Asiimwe Jonard
- Kampala Affairs: Minsa Kabanda
- OPM (General Duties): Hillary Onek
- Government Chief Whip: Justine Kasule Lumumba
- Disaster Preparedness: Sam Engola
- Karamoja Affairs: Lokii John Baptist
- Agriculture: Frank Tumwebaze
- Attorney General: Sam Mayanja
- Defence: Kiryowa Kiwanuka
- Energy: Monica Musenero
- Finance: Henry Musasizi
- Foreign Affairs: Adonia Ayebare
- Gender: Henry Tumukunde
- Health: Chris Baryomunsi
- ICT & National Guidance: Jane Ruth Aceng
- Internal Affairs: Ephraim Kamuntu
- Justice: Norbert Mao
- Lands: Judith Nabakooba
- Local Government: Balaam Barugahara
- Public Service: Katumba Wamala
- Tourism: Tom Butime
- Trade: Sanjay Tanna
- Water & Environment: Kahinda Otafiire
- Works & Transport: Byamukama Fred
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Ministers of State
Office of the President
- Alum Sandra Santa (Economic Monitoring)
- Akello Rose (Ethics & Integrity)
Office of the Vice President
- Diana Mutasingwa
Office of the Prime Minister
- Lillian Aber (Relief)
- Beatrice Akello (Northern Uganda)
- Anyakun Esther (Karamoja)
- Alice Kaboyo (Luwero/Rwenzori)
- Grace Mugasa (Bunyoro)
- Dr Ongalo-Obote (Teso)
Agriculture
- Desire Muhooza (Agriculture)
- Bright Rwamirama (Animal Industry)
- Robert Migadde (Fisheries)
Justice
- Jackson Kafuuzi (Deputy Attorney General)
Defence
- Akifeza Grace Ngabirano
- Huda Oleru
East African Affairs
- Magode Ikuya
Education
- John Chrysostom Muyingo
- Phyllis Chemutai
- Peter Ogwang
Energy
- Sidronius Okasai
- Phiona Nyamutoro
Finance
- Cissy Mulondo
- Amos Lugoloobi
- Amina Mukalazi
- Shartsi Kutesa Musherure
Foreign Affairs
- Calvin Echodu
- Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo
Gender
- Mary Kamuli
- Mercy Faith Lakisa
- Simon Mulongo
- Joyce Acan
- Jacqueline Mbabazi
Health
- Anifa Kawooya
- Dr Charles Ayume
ICT
- Joyce Ssebugwawo
- Yorke Odria
Internal Affairs
- Dr Lawrence Muganga
Kampala Affairs
- Kabuye Kyofatogabye
Lands
- Persis Namuganza
- Margaret Muhanga
- Harriet Ntabazi
Local Government
- Justine Nameere
Public Service
- Lydia Wanyoto
Tourism
- Susan Nsambu
Trade
- Tom Aza
- David Bahati
- Gen Wilson Mbadi
Water
- Beatrice Anywar
- Aisha Sekkindi
Works
- Siraji Musa Ali
- Julius Maganda Wandera
Senior Presidential Advisors
- Hamson Obua
- Ruth Nankabirwa
- Francis Mwebesa
- Evelyn Anite
Other Changes
- Dr Kenneth Omona transferred to diplomatic service as ambassador (station to be announced)
