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President Museveni Announces Cabinet Reshuffle: New Faces and Roles

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In a significant move to realign the governance structure of Uganda, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced a cabinet reshuffle on Thursday evening, March 21, 2024. Among the notable changes are the introduction of fresh faces and the reassignment of key positions within the government.

Honorable Lillian Aber emerges as a prominent addition to the cabinet, now assuming the role of State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, overseeing Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugee Affairs. This appointment underscores the government’s commitment to addressing humanitarian challenges effectively.

Similarly, Nyamutoro Phiona steps into the role of State Minister for Energy and Minerals Development, signifying a focus on sustainable energy policies and strategic mineral resource management.

Balam Barugahara assumes the position of State Minister for Gender, Labour, and Social Development, with a specific portfolio focusing on Youth and Children Affairs. This appointment reflects the government’s dedication to empowering the youth and advancing social welfare programs.

However, notable changes include the departure of Honorable Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja from the cabinet, who has been reassigned as a Presidential Advisor. Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny, the former State Minister for Northern Uganda Affairs, also transitions to this advisory role, ministers representing the Karamoja region, Mary Kitutu, and Agnes Nandutu, among the dropped in the recent changes.

Replacing Kwiyucwiny is Dr. Kenneth OMona, formerly serving as a Private Press Secretary to the President at the State House. This change signals a continuity of focus in addressing the unique needs and challenges of Northern Uganda.

In a surprising move, Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), has been appointed as Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, with a focus on trade. This decision prompts speculation regarding the successor to the crucial position of CDF within the Ugandan military.

President Museveni, in a statement released via his Twitter handle, emphasized the constitutional authority vested in him to enact these changes, citing Articles 108(2), 108A(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.

Key members of the cabinet, including Dr. Monica Musenero, Honorable Nobert Mao, Honorable Betty Amongi, Honorable Raphael Magyezi, Honorable Amos Lugolobi, and Honorable Persis Namuganza, retain their respective positions, ensuring continuity and stability within the government.

The reshuffle reflects President Museveni’s strategic vision for governance and administration, aimed at optimizing ministerial effectiveness and advancing Uganda’s development agenda in line with constitutional mandates. As the nation adapts to these changes, attention remains focused on the forthcoming appointment of the next Chief of Defence Forces, a pivotal role in ensuring national security and defense.

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I hereby inform the country that By virtue of the authority given to the President of Uganda by Articles: 108(2), 108A (1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, That here below I publish a slightly amended list of the cabinet of Uganda:

1. H.E. the Vice president

-HON. JESSICA ALUPO MAJ (RTD);

2. Rt. Hon Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament

-RT. HON. ROBINAH NABBANJA;

CABINET MINISTERS

1. 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs

-RT. HON. REBECCA KADAGA;

2.2nd Deputy Prime minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament

-RT. HON. GEN.MOSES ALI;

3. 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Port-folio

-HON. LUKIA NAKADAMA;

4. Minister of Education and Sports

-HON. MUSEVENI JANET KATAAHA;

5. Minister, office of the President (Presidency)

-MS MARIAM DHOKA BABALANDA;

6. Minister, office of the President (Security)

-HON. JIM MUHWEEZI;

7. Minister, office of the President Serviced by the State House Comptroller, in Charge of Science, Technology and Innovation

-DR. MUSENERO MONICA;

8. Minister for Kampala Capital and Metropolitan Affairs

HAJATI MINSA KABANDA;

9. Minister, office of the Prime Minister (General duties)

-RT. HON. KASULE LUMUMBA;

10. Government Chief Whip

-OBUA DENIS HAMSON;

11. Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees)

-HON. ONEK HILARY;

12. Minister for Karamoja Affairs

-HON. PETER LOKERIS;

13. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

-HON. FRANK TUMWEBAZE;

14. Minister of Constitutional Affairs

-HON. NOBERT MAO;

15. Attorney General

-MR. KIRYOWA KIWANUKA;

16. Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs

-HON. OBOTH MARKSON JACOB;

17. Minister of Energy and Minerals Development

-HON. RUTH NANKABIRWA;

18. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

-HON. MATIA KASAIJA;

19. Minister of Foreign Affairs

-HON. JEJE ODONGO ABUBAKAR;

20. Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development

-HON. BETTY AMONGI;

21. Minister of Health

HON. JANE ACENG;

22. Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance

-DR. CHRIS BARYOMUNSI;

23. Minister of Internal Affairs

-HON. KAHINDA OTAFIIRE;

24. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

-HON. JUDITH NABAKOOBA;

25. Minister of Local Government

-HON. RAPHAEL MAGYEZI;

26. Minister of Public service

-HON. MURUULI MUKASA;

27. Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and antiquities

-HON. TOM BUTIME;

28. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

-HON. FRANCIS MWEBESA;

29. Minister of Water and Environment

-HON. CHEPTORIS SAM MANGUSHO;

30. Minister of Works and Transport

-HON. EDWARD KATUMBA WAMALA;

OTHER MINISTERS (MINISTERS OF STATE):

Office of the President:

1. Minister of State, Office of the President (Economic Monitoring)

-HON. BEATRICE AKELLO;

2. Minister of State, Office of the President (Ethics and Integrity)

-HON. AKELLO ROSE;

Office of the Vice President:

3. Minister of State, Office of the Vice President

HON. MUTASINGWA DIANA NANKUNDA;

Office of the Prime Minister:

4. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and refugees)

-HON. LILLIAN ABER;

5. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Northern Uganda)

-DR OMONA KENETH;

6. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Karamoja)

-HON. WAMALA NAMBOZO FLORENCE;

7. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Luwero Triangle -Rwenzori Region)

-HON. ALICE KABOYO;

8. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Bunyoro Affairs)

-HON. KACHA NAMUYANGU JENIPHER;

9. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Teso Affairs)

-HON. DR. OBOTE ONGALO;

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries:

10. Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Agriculture)

HON. FRED BWINO KYAKULAGA;

11. Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Animal Industry)

HON. BRIGHT RWAMIRAMA;

12. Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries)

-HON. ADOA HELLEN;

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs:

13. Deputy Attorney General

-HON. KAFUUZI JACKSON;

Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs

14. Minister of State for Defense and Veteran Affairs (Defense)

-HON. SARAH NYIRABASHITSI MATEKE;

15. Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs)

-HON. OLERU HUDA;

Ministry of East African Affairs

16. Minister of State for East African Affairs

-HON. MAGODE IKUYA;

Ministry of Education and Sports:

17. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Higher Education)

-HON. DR. MUYINGO JOHN CHRYSOSTOM;

18. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Primary Education)

-HON. DR. MORIKU JOYCE KADUCU;

19. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports)

-HON. PETER OGWANG;

Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development:

20. Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Development (Energy)

-HON. OKASAI SIDRONIUS OPOLOT;

21. Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Development (Minerals)

-HON. NYAMUTORO PHIONA;

Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development:

22. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties)

-HON. HENRY MUSAASIZI;

23. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning)

-HON. AMOS LUGOLOOBI;

24. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Privatization and Investment)

-HON. ANITE EVELYN;

25. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Micro-Finance)

-HON. KYEYUNE HARUNA KASOLO;

Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

26. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs)

-HON. ORYEM OKELLO;

27. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs)

– HON. JOHN MULIMBA;

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development:

28. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Gender and Culture)

-HON. PEACE MUTUZO;

29. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Youth and Children Affairs)

MR. BALAM BARUGAHARA;

30. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Employment and Industrial Relations)

-HON. ANYAKUN ESTHER DAVINIA;

31. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Disability Affairs)

-HON. HELLEN ASAMO;

32. Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Elderly Affairs)

-HON. GIDUDU MAFABI;

Ministry of Health:

33. Minister of State for Health (General Duties)

-HON. BANGIRANA KAWOYA;

34. Minister of State for Health (Primary Health Care)

-HON. MARGARET MUHAANGA;

Ministry of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance:

35. Minister of State for Information, National Guidance (Information)

-HON. JOYCE SEBUGWAWO;

36. Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance (National Guidance)

-HON. KABYANGA GODFRY BARUKU;

Ministry of internal Affairs:

37. Minister of State for internal Affairs

-HON. DAVID MUHOOZI;

Ministry of Kampala capital City and Metropolitan Affairs:

38. Minister of State for Kampala capital City and Metropolitan Affairs:

-HON. KABUYE KYOFA;

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development:

39. Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Housing)

-HON. NAMUGANZA PERSIS;

40. Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Urban Development)

-HON. OBIGA KANIA;

41. Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Lands)

-HON. SAM MAYANJA;

Ministry of Local Government:

42. Minister of State for Local Government

-HON. VICTORIA RUSOKE;

Ministry of public service

43. Minister of State for public Service

-HON. GRACE MARY MUGASA;

Ministry of tourism Wildlife and Antiquities:

44. Minister of State for tourism and Antiquities

-HON. MARTIN MUGARRA;

Ministry of trade, industry and Cooperatives

45. Minister of State for Trade Industry and Cooperatives (Cooperatives)

-HON. GUME FREDRICK;

46. Minister of State for trade, industry and Cooperatives (Industry)

– HON. BAHATI DAVID;

47. Minister of State for trade, industry and Cooperatives (Trade)

GEN. WILSON MBASU MBADI;

Ministry of Water and Environment:

48. Minister of State for water and Environment (environment)

-HON BEATRICE ANYWAR;

49. Minister of State for water and Environment (Water)

-HON. AISHA SEKKINDI;

Ministry of works and Transport:

50. Minister of State for works and Transport (Works)

-HON. MUSA ECHWERU;

51. Minister of State for works and Transport (Transport)

-HON. FRED BYAMUKAMA;

SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORS:

1. HON. VINCENT B SSEMPIJA

2. HON. KWIYUCWINY GRACE FREEDOM

3. HON WANYOTO MUTENDE

4. HON HARRIET NTABAAZI

Their Schedules will be given to them later.

1. ASIO OMASWA – Principal Private Secretary.

2. IRENE BIRUNGYI – Deputy PPS transferred to the Ministry of Public service for deployment.

Written by: Barekye Fred

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