OUT! Anite, Nankabirwa Leave Cabinet as Museveni Names New Ministers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new Cabinet, retaining several key figures while introducing fresh faces and reassigning others in a significant government reshuffle.

Among the notable appointments are Justine Nameere, who has been named Minister of State for Local Government, and Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, appointed Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development in charge of Microfinance.

The reshuffle also sees prominent figures such as Ruth Nankabirwa, Evelyn Anite and Dr. Kenneth Omona leaving Cabinet. While Nankabirwa and Anite have been appointed Senior Presidential Advisors, Omona has been transferred to the diplomatic service and will serve as Ambassador at a station to be communicated later.

The appointments were announced on Tuesday through a statement issued under the powers granted to the President by Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda.

Vice President Jessica Rose Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja retained their positions.

Former Speaker of Prliament Rebecca Kadaga remains in Cabinet as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, while Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga was appointed Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament.

Lukia Nakadama retained her position as Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio.

Among the notable Cabinet changes, Dr. Monica Musenero was appointed Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare was named Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde became Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development.

Dr. Chris Baryomunsi was appointed Minister of Health, while Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero took over the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance.

Other key appointments include Sanjay Tanna as Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Balaam Barugahara as Minister of Local Government, and Fred Byamukama as Minister of Works and Transport.

The President also appointed a number of new Ministers of State across various ministries.

Justine Namere’s appointment as Minister of State for Local Government and Shartsi Musherure’s deployment to the Finance Ministry stand out among the new entrants to the executive.

Meanwhile, former ministers Hamson Obua, Ruth Nankabirwa, Francis Mwebesa and Evelyn Anite have been designated Senior Presidential Advisors, with their specific assignments to be communicated later.

The new Cabinet now awaits vetting and approval by Parliament before members can formally assume office.

Full List of Appointments:

1. Vice President – Jessica Rose Epel Alupo
2. Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament – Robinah Nabbanja

Cabinet Ministers

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

STATE MINISTERS

Office of the President

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

Office of the Vice President

3. State Minister, Office of the Vice President – Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa

Office of the Prime Minister

4. State Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees) – Lillian Aber
5. State Minister (Northern Uganda) – Beatrice Akello
6. State Minister (Karamoja) – Esther Davinia Anyakun
7. State Minister (Luwero Triangle–Rwenzori Region) – Alice Kaboyo
8. State Minister (Bunyoro Affairs) – Grace Mary Mugasa
9. State Minister (Teso Affairs) – Dr. Ongalo-Obote

Agriculture

10. State Minister (Agriculture) – Desire Muhooza
11. State Minister (Animal Industry) – Bright Rwamirama
12. State Minister (Fisheries) – Robert Ndugwa Migadde

Justice and Constitutional Affairs

13. Deputy Attorney General – Jackson Kafuuzi

Defence and Veteran Affairs

14. State Minister (Defence) – Grace Ngabirano Akifeza
15. State Minister (Veteran Affairs) – Huda Oleru

East African Affairs

16. State Minister for East African Affairs – Ikuya Magode

Education and Sports

17. State Minister (Higher Education) – Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo
18. State Minister (Primary Education) – Phyllis Chemutai
19. State Minister (Sports) – Peter Ogwang

Energy and Mineral Development

20. State Minister (Energy) – Sidronius Opolot Okasai
21. State Minister (Minerals) – Phiona Nyamutooro

Finance, Planning and Economic Development

22. State Minister (General Duties) – Cissy Mulondo
23. State Minister (Planning) – Amos Lugoloobi
24. State Minister (Privatization and Investment) – Amina Mukalazi
25. State Minister (Microfinance) – Shartsi Kutesa Musherure

Foreign Affairs

26. State Minister (International Affairs) – Calvin Echodu
27. State Minister (Regional Affairs) – Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune

Gender, Labour and Social Development

28. State Minister (Gender and Culture) – Mary Kamuli Kuteesa
29. State Minister (Youth and Children Affairs) – Mercy Faith Lakisa
30. State Minister (Employment and Industrial Relations) – Simon Mulongo
31. State Minister (Disability Affairs) – Joyce Okeny Acan
32. State Minister (Elderly Affairs) – Jacqueline Mbabazi

Health

33. State Minister (General Duties) – Anifa Bangirana Kawooya
34. State Minister (Primary Health Care) – Dr. Charles Ayume

ICT and National Guidance

35. State Minister (Information) – Joyce Ssebugwawo
36. State Minister (National Guidance) – Yorke Odria Alioni

Internal Affairs

37. State Minister for Internal Affairs – Dr. Lawrence Muganga

Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs

38. State Minister – Kabuye Kyofatogabye

Lands, Housing and Urban Development

39. State Minister (Housing) – Persis Namuganza
40. State Minister (Urban Development) – Margaret Muhanga Mugisa
41. State Minister (Lands) – Harriet Ntabazi

Local Government

42. State Minister for Local Government – Justine Namere

Public Service

43. State Minister for Public Service – Lydia Mutende Wanyoto

Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

44. State Minister – Susan Nsambu Nakawuki

Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

45. State Minister (Cooperatives) – Tom Aza
46. State Minister (Industry) – David Bahati
47. State Minister (Trade) – Gen. Wilson Mbadi

Water and Environment

48. State Minister (Environment) – Beatrice Anywar
49. State Minister (Water) – Aisha Sekkindi

Works and Transport

50. State Minister (Works) – Siraji Musa Ali
51. State Minister (Transport) – Julius Maganda Wandera