Museveni Reshuffles Cabinet, Drops Senior Ministers in Major Shake-Up

President Yoweri Museveni has carried out a major Cabinet reshuffle, dropping several senior ministers and long-serving government officials while bringing in new political figures and technocrats as the new government term begins.

One of the biggest changes saw veteran Finance Minister Matia Kasaija removed and replaced by his former deputy, Henry Musasizi, as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development — a move that signals a fresh direction in Uganda’s economic management. Veteran politician Moses Ali also left the role of Second Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business, with Crispus Kiyonga taking over.

Lukia Nakadama retained her position as Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio.

At the Energy Ministry, Ruth Nankabirwa was replaced by Monica Musenero, while David Muhoozi lost the Internal Affairs docket to Ephraim Kamuntu.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry also experienced major changes, with Ambassador Adonia Ayebare replacing Jeje Odongo as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Meanwhile, Calvin Echodu and Haruna Kasolo were appointed Ministers of State for International Affairs and Regional Affairs respectively, replacing Henry Okello Oryem and John Mulimba.

Betty Amongi was dropped as Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development and replaced by Henry Tumukunde, while Balaam Barugahara took over the Local Government Ministry from Raphael Magyezi.

At the Trade Ministry, businessman Sanjay Tanna replaced Francis Mwebesa as Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. However, Tom Butime retained the Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities docket.

In the ICT Ministry, Chris Baryomunsi was replaced by Jane Ruth Aceng, while Baryomunsi was reassigned to the Health Ministry.

Other ministers dropped from Cabinet include Obiga Kania, Christine Adoa, Muruli Mukasa, Moriku Kaducu, Evelyn Anite, Florence Nambozo, Bwino Kyakulaga, Kenneth Omona, Peter Lokeris, Hamson Obua and Hellen Asamo.

Some of the dropped ministers were reassigned to advisory roles. Hamson Obua, Ruth Nankabirwa, Francis Mwebesa and Evelyn Anite were appointed Senior Presidential Advisors.

President Museveni retained Jessica Alupo as Vice President, Robinah Nabbanja as Prime Minister, and First Lady Janet Museveni as Minister of Education and Sports.