President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, officially ushering in a new phase of government administration.
The ceremony, held at State House Entebbe, saw 78 members of the executive take both the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Minister, formally assuming their responsibilities in government.
The swearing-in exercise was guided by the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, and attended by senior government officials, judicial leaders, security chiefs, permanent secretaries, as well as families and friends of the ministers.
Addressing the newly sworn-in ministers, President Museveni congratulated them upon their appointments and wished them success in serving the country.
“Here, I just congratulate you and wish you good luck. We shall talk more during the budget reading and when we meet at Kyankwanzi,” President Museveni said.
Among the senior government officials sworn in were Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who also serves as Leader of Government Business in Parliament.
Cabinet ministers who took the oath included First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga, and Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio Lukia Nakadama.
Other Cabinet ministers sworn in included Minister for the Presidency Milly Babalanda, Minister of Security Jim Muhwezi, Minister in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation Jonard Asiimwe, Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Minsa Kabanda, Government Chief Whip Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, and Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Sam Engola.
Also sworn in were Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Frank Tumwebaze, Attorney General Sam Mayanja, Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Henry Musasizi, Minister of Health Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of Internal Affairs Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao, and Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara, among others.
Several Ministers of State also took the oath, including Minister of State for Economic Monitoring Sandra Santa Alum, Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity Rose Akello, Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa, and Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Lillian Aber.
Others sworn in included Minister of State for Agriculture Desire Muhooza, Minister of State for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama, Minister of State for Fisheries Robert Ndugwa Migadde, Deputy Attorney General Jackson Kafuuzi, and Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang.
The ministers pledged loyalty to the Republic of Uganda and committed themselves to preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution through the Oath of Allegiance. Through the Oath of Minister, they pledged to faithfully serve the country, advise the President in the execution of his duties, and maintain confidentiality on matters of state.
The ceremony followed a successful vetting exercise conducted last week by Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
Despite the large turnout, five appointed ministers were absent from the swearing-in ceremony. According to Ms. Nakyobe, one of the absent Cabinet ministers was indisposed.
“The four, as per your directive, the Solicitor General and I interfaced with them over the weekend, and a brief has been made and handed over to the PPS this morning, for your further guidance,” Ms. Nakyobe said.
She congratulated the newly appointed ministers and reminded them that the oath they took was not only a constitutional requirement but also a solemn commitment to serve Ugandans with integrity, diligence, patriotism and humility.
“This means putting the interests of your country above personal interests and dedicating yourselves fully to advancing the welfare and prosperity of our citizens,” she said.
Ms. Nakyobe also assured ministers of the Public Service’s support in executing their duties and urged them to embrace teamwork and constructive engagement in implementing government policies.
To support their transition into office, she announced an induction training programme scheduled from June 14 to June 23, 2026, at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. The orientation will equip ministers with knowledge on Cabinet procedures, government systems, policy implementation mechanisms and their responsibilities as members of the executive.
The ceremony was attended by Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, Inspectorate of Government officials, service chiefs, permanent secretaries, the Solicitor General, and families and friends of the newly sworn-in ministers.
