Complete List Of President Museveni’s Ministers Released

President Museveni’s recent cabinet reshuffle, unveiled on March 21, 2024, introduced a wave of new faces and restructured key ministerial positions. Among the prominent figures appointed were Florence Wamala Nambozo, Balaam Barugahara, Dr. Kenneth Omona, Phionah Nyamutoro, Gen Wilson Mbadi, and Lillian Aber.

The changes saw significant shifts in various ministries. Mary Goretti Kitutu, embroiled in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal, was replaced as Karamoja affairs minister by Peter Lokeris. Agnes Nandutu was also replaced by Florence Nambozo Wamala as Karamoja state minister.

In the defense and veterans affairs docket, Vincent Ssempijja was replaced by Markson Jacob Oboth as the line minister. Notably, Balaam Barugahara of the newly launched Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) assumed the role of Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs.

Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, previously serving as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), took on the position of Minister of State for Trade and Cooperatives, marking a significant transition.

President Museveni, exercising his authority under the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, utilized Articles: 108(2), 108A(1), 113(1), and 114(1) to effect these reforms.

While many ministers retained their positions, the reshuffle brought about a notable reorganization within the government. Here’s a comprehensive list of the cabinet and ministers:

The list of cabinet ministers and ministers of state follows, along with their respective portfolios.

1. Vice-President – Jessica Alupo
2. Prime Minister and Leader of Government business in Parliament – Robinah Nabbanja

CABINET MINISTERS

1. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs – Rebecca Kadaga
2. Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy leader of Government
   Business in Parliament – Gen Moses Ali
3. Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio – Rukia Nakadama
4. Minister of Education and Sports – Janet Kataaha Museveni
5. Minister for the Presidency – Mariam Dhoka Babalanda
6. Minister of Security – Jim Muhwezi
7. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation – Dr Monica Musenero
8. Minister for Kampala Capital and Metropolitan Affairs – Hajati Minsa Kabanda
9. Minister of General Duties – Justine Kasule Lumumba
10. Government Chief Whip – Denis Hamson Obua
11. Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees – Hilary Onek
12. Minister for Karamoja Affairs – Peter Lokeris
13. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries – Frank Tumwebaze
14. Minister of Constitutional Affairs – Norbert Mao
15. Attorney General – Kiryowa Kiwanuka
16. Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs – Markson Jacob Oboth
17. Minister of Energy and Minerals Development – Ruth Nankabirwa
18. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development – Matia Kasaija
19. Minister of Foreign Affairs – Gen. Jeje Abubakar Odongo
20. Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development – Betty Amongi
21. Minister of Health – Dr Jane Ruth Aceng
22. Minister of ICT and National Guidance – Dr Chris Baryomunsi
23. Minister of Internal Affairs – Gen Kahinda Otafiire
24. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development – Judith Nabakooba
25. Minister of Local Government – Raphael Magyezi
26. Minister of Public Service – Muruuli Mukasa
27. Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities – Tom Butiime
28. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives – Francis Mwebesa
29. Minister of Water and Environment – Sam Cheptoris
30. Minister of Works and Transport – Gen Katumba Wamala

MINISTERS OF STATE

Office of the President

1. Minister of State for Economic Monitoring – Beatrice Akello
2. Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity – Rose Akello

Office of the Vice President

3. Minister of State, Office of the Vice President – Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa

Office of the Prime Minister

4. Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees – Lillian Aber
5. Minister of State for Northern Uganda – Dr Kenneth Omona
6. Minister of State for Karamoja – Florence Nambozo Wamala
7. Minister of State for Luwero Triangle – Rwenzori Region – Alice Kaboyo
8. Minister of State for Bunyoro Affairs – Jenipher Namuyangu Kacha
9. Minister of State for Teso Affairs – Dr Ongalo Obote

Agriculture Ministry

10. Minister of State for Fisheries – Fred Bwino Kyakulaga
11. Minister of State for Animal Industry – Bright Rwamirama
12. Minister of State for Fisheries – Hellen Adoa

Justice Ministry

13. Deputy Attorney General – Jackson Kafuuzi

Defence ministry

14. Minister of State for Defence – Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke
15. Minister of State for Veteran Affairs – Huda Oleru

EAC affairs

16. Minister of State for East African Affairs – Ikuya Magode

Education Ministry

17. Minister of State for Higher Education – Dr John Chrysestom Muyingo
18. Minister of State for Primary Education – Joyce Kaducu Moriku
19. Minister of State for Sports – Peter Ogwang

Energy ministry

20. Minister of State for Energy – Sidronius Opolot Okasai
21. Minister of State for Minerals – Phiona Nyamutoro

Finance Ministry

22. Minister of State of Finance for General Duties – Henry Musasizi
23. Minister of State for Planning – Amos Lugoloobi
24. Minister of State for Privatization and Investment – Evelyn Anite
25. Minister of State for Microfinance – Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune

Foreign affairs ministry

26. Minister of State for International Affairs – Henry Okello Oryem
27. Minister of State for Regional Affairs – John Mulimba

Gender Ministry

28. Minister of State for Gender and Culture – Peace Mutuuzo
29. Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs – Balaam Barugahara
30. Minister of State for Employment and Industrial Relations – Esther Davinia Anyakun
31. Minister of State for Disability Affairs – Hellen Asamo
32. Minister of State for Elderly Affairs – Mafabi Gidudu

Health Ministry

33. Minister of State for Health (General Duties) – Kawoya Bangirana
34. Minister of State for Primary Health Care – Margaret Muhaanga

ICT & National Guidance Ministry

35. Minister of State for Information – Joyce Ssebugwawo
36. Minister of State for National Guidance – Godfrey Baruku

Internal affairs ministry

37. Minister of State for Internal Affairs – Gen David Muhoozi

Kampala and metropolitan affairs

38. Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs – Kabuye Kyofatogobye

Lands ministry

39. Minister of State for Housing – Persis Namuganza
40. Minister of State for Urban Development – Kania Obiga
41. Minister of State for Lands – Sam Mayanja

Local government ministry

42. Minister of State for Local Government – Victoria Rusoke

Public service ministry

43. Minister of State for Public Service – Grace Mary Mugasa

Tourism Ministry

44. Minister of State for Tourism and Antiquities – Martin Mugarra

Trade ministry

45.Minister of State for Cooperatives – Frederick Gume

46. Minister of State for Industry – David Bahati
47. Minister of State for Trade and Cooperatives – Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi

Water and Environment Ministry

48. Minister of State for Environment – Beatrice Anywar
49. Minister of State for Water – Aisha Sekkindi

Transport ministry

50. Minister of State for Works – Musa Ecweru
51. Minister of State for Transport – Fred Byamukama

SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORS

Vincent Ssempijja
Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny
Wanyoto Mutende
Harriet Ntabaazi

The schedules for the above senior presidential advisors will be given to them later.

1. Asio Omaswa – Principal Private Secretary
2. Irene Birungi – Deputy PPS transferred to the Ministry of Public Service for deployment

Additionally, senior presidential advisors such as Vincent Ssempijja, Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny, Wanyoto Mutende, and Harriet Ntabaazi were announced, with their specific schedules to be provided later.

Furthermore, Asio Omaswa retained the role of Principal Private Secretary, while Irene Birungi, previously the Deputy PPS, was transferred to the Ministry of Public Service for further deployment.

This strategic reshuffle underlines President Museveni’s commitment to enhancing governance and efficiency within Uganda’s administration.