President Yoweri Museveni has today evening announced a new cabinet which included surprises such as the appointment of former Education minister Jessica Alupo as vice president.
Museveni has also appointed former speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga as first deputy minister and minister of East African Community Affairs.
Like he hinted last month that he's talking to members from the opposition parties, Museveni has appointed Forum for Democratic Change's Joyce Ssebugwawo. Ssebugwawo the former Lubaga Division mayoral seat to Zacchy Mberaze Mawula of the National Unity Platform.
Below is a slightly abridged version of Museveni's statement
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, I hereby appoint H.E. the Vice President, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Honourable
Cabinet Ministers and other Ministers as indicated below:
1. Vice President - Maj Rtd Jessica Alupo
2. Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament - Robinah Nabbanja
3. 1st Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of East African Community Affairs - Rebecca Kadaga
4. 2nd Deputy Prime Minister & Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament - Gen Moses Ali
5. 3rd Deputy Prime Minister & Minister without Portfolio - Lukia Nakadama
6. Minister of Education and Sports - Janet Kataha Museveni
7. Minister, Office of the President (Presidency) - Mariam Dhoka Babalanda
8. Minister, Office of the President (Security) - Jim Muhwezi
9. Minister, Office of the President Serviced by the State House Comptroller in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation - Dr Monica Musenero
10. Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hajati Misi Kabanda
11. Minister, Office of the Prime (General Duties) - Kasule Lumumba
12. Government Chief Whip - Thomas Tayebwa
13. Minister, Office of the Prime (Relief, Disaster Preparedness & Refugees) - Hilary Onek
14. Minister for Karamoja Affairs - Maria Goretti Kitutu
15. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries - Frank Tumwebaze
16. Attorney-General - Kiryowa Kiwanuka
17. Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs - Vincent Ssempijja Bamulangaki
18. Minister of Energy and Minerals Development - Ruth Nankabirwa
19. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development - Matia Kasaija
20. Minister of Foreign Affairs - Jeje Odongo
21. Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development - Betty Amongi
22. Minister of Health - Dr Jane Ruth Aceng
23. Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance - Dr Chris Baryomunsi
24. Minister of Internal Affairs - Kahinda Otafire
25. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs - Not filled
26. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development - Judith Nabakoba
27. Minister of Local Government - Raphael Magyezi
28. Minister of Public Service - Muruulo Mukasa
29. Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities - Tom Butime
30. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives - Francis Mwebesa
31. Minister of Water and Environment - Cheptoris Mangusho
32. Minister of Works and Transport - Gen Katumba Wamala
MINISTERS OF STATE:
Office of the President:
1. Minister of State, Office of the President (Economic Monitoring) - Peter Ogwang
2. Minister of State, Office of the President (Ethics and Integrity)- Rose Akello
Office of the Vice President:
3. Minister of State, Office of the Vice President - Diana Mutasingwa Nankunda
Office of the Prime Minister:
4. Minister of State, Office of The Prime Minister, Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees) - Esther Davinia Anyakun
5. Minister of State Northern Uganda Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny
6. Minister of State Karamoja - Agnes Nandutu
7. Minister of State Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori Region - Alice Kaboyo
8. Minister of State Bunyoro Affairs - Jennifer Kacha Namyangu
9. Minister of State Teso Affairs - Dr Ongalo Obote
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
10. Minister of State Animal Industry and Fisheries (Agriculture) - Fred Bwiino Kyakulaga
11. Minister of State Industry and Fisheries (Animal Industry) - Bright Rwamirama
12. Minister of Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries) - Hellen Adoa
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs:
13. Deputy Attorney General - Jackson Kafuuzi
Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs
14. Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence) - Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth
15. Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs) - Huda Oleru
Ministry of East African Affairs
16. Minister of State for East African Affairs - Magode Ikuya
Ministry of Education and Sports
17. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Higher Education) - Dr. John Chrysostom
18. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Primary Education) - Joyce Kaducu
19. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports) - Denis Obua
Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development:
20. Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Development (Energy) - Sidronius Opolot Okasai
21. Minister of State for Minerals - Peter Lokeris
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development:
22. Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties) - Henry Musaasizi
23. Minister of State for Planning - Amos Lugoloobi
24. Minister of State for Privatization and Investment - Evelyn Anite
25. Minister of State for Micro-Finance - Haruna Kasolo
Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
26. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs) - Okello Oryem
27. Minister of State for Regional Affairs - John Mulimba
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development:
28. Minister of State for Gender and Culture - Peace Mutuuzo
29. Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs - Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi
30. Minister of State for Employment and Industrial Relations - Okello Engola
31. Minister of State for Disability Affairs - Hellen Asamo
32. Minister of State for Elderly Affairs - Gidudu Mafaabi
Ministry of Health:
33. Minister of State for General Duties - Kawoya Bangirana
34. Minister of State for Primary Health Care - Margaret Muhaanga
Ministry of Information Communication Technology and National Guidance:
35. Minister of State for Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance - Joyce Ssebugwawo
Ministry of Internal Affairs:
36. Minister of State for Internal Affairs - Gen David Muhoozi
Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs:
37. Minister of State for Kampala - Kabuye Kyofatogabye
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development:
38. Minister of State for Housing - Persis Namuganza
39. Minister of State for Urban Development - Obiga Kania
40. Minister of State for Lands - Sam Mayanja
Ministry of Local Government:
41. Minister of State for Local Government - Victoria Rusoke
Ministry of Public Service:
42. Minister of State for Public Service Grace Mary Mugasa
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities:
43. Minister of State for Tourism - Martin Mugarra
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives:
44. Minister of State for Cooperatives - Fredrick Ngobi Gume
45. Minister of State for Industry - David Bahati
46. Minister of State for Trade - Harriet Ntabaazi
Ministry of Water and Environment:
47. Minister of State for Environment - Beatrice Anywar
48. Minister of State for Water - Aisha Ssekindi
Ministry of Works and Transport:
49. Minister of State for Works - Musa Echweru
50. Minister of State for Transport - Fred Byamukama
Special Envoy:
1. Dr Ruhakana Rugunda special envoy for special duties, office of the president
Senior presidential advisors:
1. Senior Presidential Advisor Industries - Amelia Kyambadde
2. Senior Presidential Advisor Lands - Betty Kamya
3. Senior Presidential Advisor Economic and Manifesto Implementation - Prof Ephraim Kamuntu
4. Senior Presidential Advisor Kampala - Sarah Kanyike
5. Senior Presidential Advisor Security - Gen Elly Tumwine
NRM Secretariat:
1. Secretary General Richard Todwong
2. Deputy Secretary General - Rose Namayanja
3. National Treasurer - Oundo Nekesa
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