Uganda: Museveni Drops Senior Ministers in Sweeping Cabinet Reshuffle
The new lineup shifts several senior ministers and adds younger entrants as Museveni seeks continuity and renewal across key portfolios.
- On Tuesday night, President Museveni announced a sweeping reshuffle of Uganda's executive, naming a new 2026-2031 Cabinet introducing major changes across key ministries while retaining Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.
- The reshuffle coincides with Uganda's 12th Parliament beginning its legislative cycle, with government expected to prioritise wealth creation, infrastructure development and service delivery.
- Dr Chris Baryomunsi moves to head the Ministry of Health from Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, while Dr Jane Ruth Aceng shifts from Health to Gender, Labour and Social Development; veteran finance minister Matia Kasaija was dropped from Cabinet, marking one of the most notable exits.
- Vice President Alupo and Prime Minister Nabbanja retained their positions as the reshuffle introduces several younger entrants into government, including wealthy NRM national vice chairman for Western Uganda Jonard Asiimwe and Buvuma Island MP Migadde, signalling a mix of continuity and controlled renewal.
- Strategic reassignments extend across multiple sectors, with NRM veteran Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire moving to Water and Environment and Fred Byamukama taking charge of Works and Transport; diplomatic leadership changed as Uganda's Ambassador to the United Nations Adonia Ayebare assumed Foreign Affairs responsibilities.
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