President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday chaired the first Cabinet meeting of his newly constituted government, officially launching the implementation of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) administration’s agenda for the 2026–2031 term.
The inaugural Cabinet session, held on June 29, 2026, follows the swearing-in of the new administration on June 8 and a 10-day Cabinet Induction Retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.
The retreat, which was officially opened by President Museveni on June 15, was aimed at equipping both newly appointed and returning ministers with a shared understanding of the government’s priorities, leadership principles, public service ethics, and the strategic direction of the new administration. It also enabled Cabinet members to align themselves with the NRM’s development agenda and the government’s priorities for the next five years.
The meeting brought together the country’s top political leadership, including Vice President Jessica Alupo, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, the Deputy Prime Ministers, Government Chief Whip Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and other senior government officials.
Also in attendance were NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, Permanent Secretaries from various ministries, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, and the Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence and Security Issues, Lt. Gen. Proscovia Nalweyiso.
The first Cabinet meeting marked the official commencement of collective government business under President Museveni’s new administration following his swearing-in for another constitutional term.
Under Article 111 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (as amended), Cabinet consists of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister, and such number of ministers as the President considers necessary for the efficient running of the State.
Uganda’s 83-member Cabinet is expected to spearhead the implementation of government programmes and deliver on the administration’s key development priorities throughout the 2026–2031 term.
