Summary Parliament has approved Vice President Jessica Alupo for a historic second consecutive term after she secured overwhelming support in a vote of 325 MPs, with opposition members raising concerns about performance-based justification for reappointment. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has also been retained for a second term after winning strong parliamentary backing, with leaders highlighting her coordination of government business and high performance rates across legislative and oversight duties. The latest Cabinet appointments have brought together experienced politicians, diplomats, technocrats, and new political figures, with several notable returns and first-time entrants taking up key government positions. Among the major appointments is NRM Central Executive Committee member for Western Uganda, Jonard Asiimwe, who has been named Minister in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Office of the President. Veteran diplomat Adonia Ayebare has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, while former Defence Minister Crispus Kiyonga returns to Cabinet as 2nd Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament. Businessman Sanjay Tanna has been appointed Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, while outspoken Aringa South MP Alioni Yorke Odria takes over as State Minister for ICT and National Guidance. Other notable returns include Henry Tumukunde, who has been appointed Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and Ephraim Kamuntu, who returns as Minister of Internal Affairs. The newly appointed Cabinet entrants are: Crispus Kiyonga – 2nd Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in ParliamentJonard Asiimwe – Minister for Science, Technology and InnovationSam Engola – Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and RefugeesJohn Baptist Lokii – Minister for Karamoja AffairsAdonia Ayebare – Minister of Foreign AffairsHenry Tumukunde – Minister of Gender, Labour and Social DevelopmentEphraim Kamuntu – Minister of Internal AffairsSanjay Tanna – Minister of Trade, Industry and CooperativesSandra Alum Santa – Minister of State for Economic MonitoringDesire Muhooza – State Minister for AgricultureRobert Migadde Ndugwa – State Minister for FisheriesGrace Akifeza Ngabirano – State Minister for DefencePhyllis Chemutai – State Minister for Primary EducationCissy Mulondo – State Minister for Finance (General Duties)Amina Mukalazi – State Minister for Privatization and InvestmentShartsi Kutesa Musherure – State Minister for MicrofinanceCalvin Echodu – State Minister for International AffairsMary Kuteesa Kamuli – State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social DevelopmentMercy Faith Lakisa – State Minister for Youth and Children AffairsSimon Mulongo – State Minister for Employment and Industrial RelationsJoyce Acan Okeny – State Minister for Disability AffairsJacqueline Mbabazi – State Minister for Elderly AffairsHarriet Ntabazi – State Minister for LandsJustine Nameere – State Minister for Local GovernmentLydia Wanyoto – State Minister for Public ServiceSusan Nakawuki Nsambu – State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and AntiquitiesAlioni Yorke Odria – State Minister for National GuidanceLawrence Muganga – State Minister for Internal AffairsSiraji Musa Ali – State Minister for WorksJulius Maganda Wandera – State Minister for Transport Related Posts:Museveni Unveils New Cabinet for 2026–2031 TermMuseveni Reshuffles Cabinet, Drops Senior Ministers…EXPLAINER: What Is a Shadow Cabinet and How Does It Work?EXPLAINER: Key Changes Parliament Made to the…Museveni Fires Back at Andrew Mwenda Over “Old Age”…After the Numbers Spoke: What Next for Norbert Mao? Post navigation Museveni Reshuffles Cabinet, Drops Senior Ministers in Major Shake-Up Archbishop Kaziimba Says Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations May Be Held Virtually Over Ebola Fears