Major (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo and Robinah Nabbanja have maintained their positions as vice president and prime minister, respectively, as President Museveni announced a fresh Cabinet list for the 2026–2031 term. Museveni also named Dr. Lawrence Muganda to the new cabinet, confirming the Victoria University Uganda vice chancellor as state minister for internal affairs, alongside key appointments across government ministries, state departments, and top executive offices under the 1995 Constitution.
The new lineup largely retains experienced leaders in critical sectors including security, finance, foreign affairs, and social services, while maintaining continuity in the country’s executive leadership structure.
TOP EXECUTIVE OFFICES
- Vice President: Jessica Alupo
- Prime Minister & Leader of Government Business: Robinah Nabbanja
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTERS
- First Deputy Prime Minister: Rebecca Kadaga
- Second Deputy Prime Minister: Crispus Kiyonga
- Third Deputy Prime Minister: Lukia Nakadama
MAJOR CABINET PORTFOLIOS
- Governance and Security Security: Jim Muhwezi
- Justice & Constitutional Affairs: Norbert Mao
- Internal Affairs: Ephraim Kamuntu
- Defence and Veterans Affairs: Kiryowa Kiwanuka
- Economic Management Finance, Planning & Economic Development: Henry Musasizi
- Agriculture: Frank Tumwebaze
- Trade Industry & Cooperatives: Sanjay Tanna
- Energy & Mineral Development: Monica Musenero
- Works & Transport: Fred Byamukama
- Social Services Education and Sports: Janet Kataaha Museveni
- Health: Chris Baryomunsi
- Gender, Labour & Social Development: Henry Tumukunde
- Local Government: Balaam Barugahara
- Foreign Affairs & Administration Foreign Affairs: Adonia Ayebare
- Kampala Capital City: Minsa Kabanda
- Government Chief Whip: Justine Kasule Lumumba
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER – SELECT STATE MINISTERS
- Relief & Disaster Preparedness: Sam Engola
- Northern Uganda Affairs: Beatrice Akello
- Karamoja Affairs: Anyakun Esther Davinia
- Luwero Triangle/Rwenzori Affairs: Alice Kaboyo
- Bunyoro Affairs: Grace Mary Mugasa
- Teso Affairs: Dr. Ongalo-Obote
SELECT STATE MINISTERS
- Finance & Planning: Cissy Mulondo, Amos Lugoloobi
- Microfinance & Investment: Shartsi Musherure, Amina Mukalazi
- Health: Anifa Kawooya, Dr. Charles Ayume
- Education: Dr. John Muyingo, Phyllis Chemutai, Peter Ogwang
- Energy & Minerals: Sidronius Opolot Okasai, Phiona Nyamutoro
- ICT & National Guidance: Joyce Ssebugwawo, Alioni Odria
- Internal Affairs: Dr. Lawrence Muganga
- Housing: Persis Namuganza
The Cabinet announcement is expected to steer government priorities over the next five years, focusing on infrastructure development, service delivery, and regional integration within the East African Community.
