PRESIDENT MUSEVENI RELEASES NEW CABINET FOR 2026–2031 TERM,APPOINTS ENG JORNARD ASIIMWE CABINET MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

By Jarc Tusiime 

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced a fresh Cabinet list for the 2026–2031 term, confirming 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

 

Science and Technology: Eng Jornard Asiimwe

 

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.