Museveni Drops 22 Ministers in New Cabinet Reshuffle
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new Cabinet for the next five years, dropping at least 22 ministers in a sweeping reshuffle. In a statement, Museveni said the appointments were made in accordance with the Constitution of Uganda. “By virtue of the powers given to the President of Uganda under Articles 108(1) and (2), […] The post Museveni Drops 22 Ministers in New Cabinet Reshuffle appeared first on Daily Star.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new Cabinet for the next five years, dropping at least 22 ministers in a sweeping reshuffle.
In a statement, Museveni said the appointments were made in accordance with the Constitution of Uganda.
“By virtue of the powers given to the President of Uganda under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the following persons have been proposed for appointment as Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Presidential Advisors,” he said.
The new Cabinet list indicates that several senior figures have been dropped, including former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeje Odong and Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali.
List of Dropped Ministers (with former titles)
Jeje Odong (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs)
Henry Okello Oryem (Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs – International Affairs)
David Muhoozi (Former Minister of State for Internal Affairs)
Ruth Nankabirwa (Former Minister of Energy and Mineral Development)
Francis Mwebesa (Former Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)
Evelyn Anite (Former Minister of State for Finance – Investment and Privatisation)
Hamson Obua (Former Minister of State for Sports)
Moses Ali (Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs)
Kenneth Omona (Former Minister of State for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation)
Muruli Mukasa (Former Minister of Public Service)
Kaducu Moriku (Former Minister of State for Primary Education)
Obiga Kania (Former Minister of State for Urban Development)
Christine Adoa (Former Minister of State for Fisheries)
Hellen Asamo (Former Minister of State for Disability Affairs)
Florence Nambozo (Former Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs)
Peter Lokeris (Former Minister of State for Energy – Minerals)
Matia Kasaija (Former Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development)
Betty Amongi (Former Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development)
Sam Cheptoris (Former Minister of State for Water)
Raphael Magyezi (Former Minister of Local Government)
Bwino Kyakulaga (Former Minister of State for Agriculture)
The reshuffle signals a major shift in Museveni’s leadership team as he begins a new term, with expectations of renewed focus on governance, service delivery, and economic transformation.
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