President Yoweri Museveni has named his 2026–2031 cabinet ministers this evening.

Among the new ministers is Makasa Woman Member of Parliament Justine Nameere. The self-proclaimed ‘Stock empya’ has been appointed Minister of State for Local Government.

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga has been appointed Minister of State for Internal Affairs.

Amama Mbabazi’s wife, Jacqueline Mbabazi, has been appointed Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Elderly Affairs.

87-year-old Moses Ali, the Adjumani West County Member of Parliament, has been dropped. He has been in government for over three decades. Matia Kasaija, who has served in cabinet since 2006, has been dropped as Minister of Finance.

Meanwhile, Jessica Alupo, Robinah Nabbanja, and Rebecca Kadaga have retained their positions.

Below is the full list

Vice President and Prime Minister

1. H.E. the Vice President Hon. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, Maj. Rtd.
2. Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament Hon. Robinah Nabbanja

Cabinet Ministers

1. 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga
2. 2nd Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga
3. 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio Hon. Lukia Nakadama
4. Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni
5. Minister, Office of the President, Presidency Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda
6. Minister, Office of the President, Security Hon. Jim Muhwezi
7. Minister, Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation Eng. Asiimwe Jonard
8. Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hon. Minsa Kabanda
9. Minister, Office of the Prime Minister, General Duties Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek
10. Government Chief Whip Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba
11. Minister, Office of the Prime Minister, Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hon. Sam Engola
12. Minister for Karamoja Affairs Hon. Lokii John Baptist
13. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Hon. Frank Tumwebaze
14. Attorney General Hon. Sam Mayanja
15. Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka
16. Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Musanza
17. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Henry Musasizi
18. Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Adonia Ayebare
19. Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu
20. Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
21. Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
22. Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu
23. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Hon. Norbert Mao
24. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Judith Nabakooba
25. Minister of Local Government Hon. Balaam Barugahara
26. Minister of Public Service Gen. Katumba Wamala
27. Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Tom Butime
28. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Sanjay Tanna
29. Minister of Water and Environment Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire
30. Minister of Works and Transport Hon. Byamukama Fred

Other Ministers: Ministers of State

Office of the President

1. Minister of State, Office of the President, Economic Monitoring Hon. Alum Sandra Santa
2. Minister of State, Office of the President, Ethics and Integrity Hon. Akello Rose

Office of the Vice President

1. Minister of State, Office of the Vice President Hon. Mutasingwa Diana Nankunda

Office of the Prime Minister

1. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hon. Lillian Aber
2. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Northern Uganda Hon. Beatrice Akello
3. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Karamoja Hon. Anyakun Esther Davinia
4. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori Region Hon. Alice Kaboyo
5. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Bunyoro Affairs Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa
6. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Teso Affairs Hon. Dr. Ongalo-Obote

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

1. Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Agriculture Hon. Desire Muhooza
2. Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Animal Industry Hon. Bright Rwamirama
3. Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Fisheries Hon. Migadde Robert Ndugwa

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

1. Deputy Attorney General Hon. Jackson Kafuuzi

Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs

1. Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Defence Hon. Akifeza Grace Ngabirano
2. Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Veteran Affairs Hon. Oleru Huda

Ministry of East African Affairs

1. Minister of State for East African Affairs Hon. Magode Ikuya

Ministry of Education and Sports

1. Minister of State for Education and Sports, Higher Education Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo
2. Minister of State for Education and Sports, Primary Education Hon. Phyllis Chemutai
3. Minister of State for Education and Sports, Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

1. Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Energy Hon. Sidronius Opolot Okasai
2. Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Minerals Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

1. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, General Duties Hon. Cissy Mulondo
2. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Planning Hon. Amos Lugoloobi
3. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Privatization and Investment Ms. Amina Mukalazi
4. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Micro-Finance Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, International Affairs Hon. Calvin Echodu
2. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Regional Affairs Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

1. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Gender and Culture Hon. Kuteesa Mary Kamuli
2. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Youth and Children Affairs Hon. Lakisa Mercy Faith
3. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Employment and Industrial Relations Hon. Simon Mulongo
4. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Disability Affairs Hon. Acan Joyce Okeny
5. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Elderly Affairs Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi

Ministry of Health

1. Minister of State for Health, General Duties Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya
2. Minister of State for Health, Primary Health Care Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume

Ministry of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance

1. Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, Information Hon. Joyce Ssebugwawo
2. Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, National Guidance Hon. Alioni Yorke Odria

Ministry of Internal Affairs

1. Minister of State for Internal Affairs Dr. Lawrence Muganga

Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs

1. Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

1. Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Housing Hon. Persis Namuganza
2. Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Urban Development Hon. Margaret Muhanga Mugisa
3. Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Lands Hon. Harriet Ntabazi

Ministry of Local Government

1. Minister of State for Local Government Hon. Justine Nameere

Ministry of Public Service

1. Minister of State for Public Service Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

1. Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

1. Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Cooperatives Hon. Tom Aza
2. Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Industry Hon. David Bahati
3. Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Trade Gen. Wilson Mbadi

Ministry of Water and Environment

1. Minister of State for Water and Environment, Environment Hon. Beatrice Anywar
2. Minister of State for Water and Environment, Water Hon. Aisha Sekkindi

Ministry of Works and Transport

1. Minister of State for Works and Transport, Works Mr. Siraji Musa Ali
2. Minister of State for Works and Transport, Transport Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera

Senior Presidential Advisors

The following persons will be appointed as Senior Presidential Advisors in different fields to be communicated later:

1. Hon. Hamson Obua
2. Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa
3. Hon. Francis Mwebesa
4. Hon. Evelyn Anite