President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Rubanda East County Member of Parliament, Hon. Henry Musasizi, as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the latest Cabinet reshuffle.
Musasizi, who previously served as Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), replaces Hon. Matia Kasaija at the helm of the crucial finance ministry.
In the same appointments, President Museveni named Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu, as the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Akifeza Grace Ngabirano, was appointed Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs in charge of Defence, while Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi was named Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development in charge of Elderly Affairs.
Former Ndorwa West County Member of Parliament in Kabale District, Hon. David Bahati, also made a return to government after being appointed Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in charge of Industry.
The appointments were announced by President Museveni in accordance with powers vested in him under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
Among the key appointments retained in Cabinet are Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga also retained her position, alongside Second Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga and Third Deputy Prime Minister Lukia Nakadama.
Other notable appointments include Janet Kataaha Museveni as Minister of Education and Sports, Frank Tumwebaze for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi for Health, Norbert Mao for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Judith Nabakooba for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, and Tom Butime for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.
In the trade docket, businessman Sanjay Tanna was appointed Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, while Amb. Adonia Ayebare was named Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The President also announced a list of Ministers of State across various ministries, including Cissy Mulondo for Finance (General Duties), Amos Lugoloobi for Planning, Shartsi Kutesa Musherure for Microfinance.
Additionally, former ministers Hamson Obua, Ruth Nankabirwa, Francis Mwebesa and Evelyn Anite were appointed Senior Presidential Advisors in fields to be communicated later.
Dr. Kenneth Omona was transferred to the diplomatic service and will serve as Uganda’s Ambassador at a station yet to be announced.
