KAMPALA. President Museveni on Tuesday released a new Cabinet list for the 2026 to 2031 term, signalling one of the most significant reshuffles in recent years, with sweeping changes affecting long-serving ministers, senior security-linked figures, and economic portfolio
In the announcement, Museveni said the appointments were made under constitutional provisions governing executive authority, listing Vice President, Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, ministers of state, and senior presidential advisors.
Vice President Jessica Rose Epel Alupo retains her position, while Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja also remains in office as Leader of Government Business in Parliament.
Among the most notable changes is the elevation of Rebecca Kadaga to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, while Dr Crispus Walter Kiyonga is named Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament.
Lukia Nakadama is appointed Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio.
In the economic sector, Henry Musasizi is named Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, replacing long-serving minister Matia Kasaija, who is absent from the new cabinet list.
First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni retains her position as Minister of Education and Sports, marking continuity in one of government’s most closely watched dockets amid previous public speculation about her health and prolonged absence from public engagements. He also brought on board some children of former government officials including Justine Nameere (state minister local government),daughter of former agriculture minister Vincent Ssempijja , Siraje Ali ,son of former deputy prime minister Moses has replaced him in the same position. Shartis Kuteesa(state for finance) daughter of former minister for finance, Desire Muhooza (state minister for agriculture) daughter of Salim Saleh ,Dr Charles Ayume (state minister for health in charge of primary health care) son of former Speaker Francis Ayume among others.
The reshuffle comes at a time of renewed political consolidation within the ruling National Resistance Movement, with the new cabinet reflecting a mix of continuity, strategic redeployment, and the exit of some long-serving figures from frontline ministerial roles.
The government is expected to formally present the list for parliamentary procedures and swearing-in in the coming days.