The Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramathan Mubajje, has expressed dissatisfaction with Yoweri Yowei Museveni new Cabinet appointment descibing it as exclusive cabinet.
Presiding over this years Eid al-Adha prayers at Gaddafi National Mosque in Kampala, Mubajje noted that only a handful of Muslims had been considered in the new cabinet lineup with most taking over lower positions.
“I saw the new Cabinet list but the whole list has few Muslims. On behalf of the Muslims, I request the government to consider the sacrifice and support offered by Muslims because they supported the government. A small slice is not enough. We need more,” Mubajje stressed.
He however appealed to those who secured government appointment to work towards promoting unity among Muslims.
“To those who have been appointed to positions of responsibility, especially ministers, your effort should be focused on promoting the unity of Muslims, alongside implementing government programmes,” he stated.
Mubajje also congratulated Muslims upon reaching Eid al-Adha and thanked those who successfully observed the fasting period before the celebrations.
Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, before Allah provided a ram in his place. During the celebrations, Muslims slaughter animals such as goats, sheep, and cows, and share the meat with family, neighbours, and the needy.
Full Cabinet List For 2026-2031 Term
Vice President
• Jessica Rose Epel Alupo
Prime Minister & Leader of Government Business
• Robinah Nabbanja
Cabinet Ministers
- Rebecca Kadaga – 1st Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for East African Community Affairs
• Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga – 2nd Deputy Prime Minister & Deputy Leader of Government Business
• Lukia Nakadama – 3rd Deputy Prime Minister & Minister without Portfolio
• Janet Kataaha Museveni – Minister of Education & Sports
• Milly Babalanda – Minister, Office of the President (Presidency)
• Jim Muhwezi – Minister, Office of the President (Security)
• Eng. Asiimwe Jonard – Minister in charge of Science, Technology & Innovation
• Minsa Kabanda – Minister for Kampala Capital City & Metropolitan Affairs
• Eng. Hillary Onek – Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (General Duties)
• Justine Kasule Lumumba – Government Chief Whip
• Sam Engola – Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness & Refugees
• Lokii John Baptist – Minister for Karamoja Affairs
• Frank Tumwebaze – Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries
• Sam Mayanja – Attorney General
• Kiryowa Kiwanuka – Minister of Defence & Veteran Affairs
• Dr. Monica Musenero Musanza – Minister of Energy & Mineral Development
• Henry Musasizi – Minister of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
• Amb. Adonia Ayebare – Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde – Minister of Gender, Labour & Social Development
• Dr. Chris Baryomunsi – Minister of Health
• Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero – Minister of ICT & National Guidance
• Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu – Minister of Internal Affairs
• Norbert Mao – Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs
• Judith Nabakooba – Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
• Balaam Barugahara – Minister of Local Government
• Gen. Katumba Wamala – Minister of Public Service
• Tom Butime – Minister of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities
• Sanjay Tanna – Minister of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives
• Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire – Minister of Water & Environment
• Byamukama Fred – Minister of Works & Transport
Ministers Of State
- Alum Sandra Santa – Economic Monitoring
• Akello Rose – Ethics & Integrity
• Diana Mutasingwa – Office of the Vice President
• Lillian Aber – Relief, Disaster Preparedness & Refugees
• Beatrice Akello – Northern Uganda
• Esther Anyakun Davinia – Karamoja Affairs
• Alice Kaboyo – Luwero Triangle/Rwenzori
• Grace Mary Mugasa – Bunyoro Affairs
• Dr. Ongalo Obote – Teso Affairs
• Desire Muhooza – Agriculture
• Bright Rwamirama – Animal Industry
• Robert Migadde Ndugwa – Fisheries
• Jackson Kafuuzi – Deputy Attorney General
• Grace Ngabirano Akifeza – Defence
• Huda Oleru – Veteran Affairs
• Ikuya Magode – East African Affairs
• Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo – Higher Education
• Phyllis Chemutai – Primary Education
• Peter Ogwang – Sports
• Sidronius Opolot Okasai – Energy
• Phiona Nyamutooro – Minerals
• Cissy Mulondo – Finance (General Duties)
• Amos Lugoloobi – Planning
• Amina Mukalazi – Privatization & Investment
• Shartsi Kutesa Musherure – Microfinance
• Calvin Echodu – International Affairs
• Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo – Regional Affairs
• Mary Kamuli Kuteesa – Gender & Culture
• Mercy Faith Lakisa – Youth & Children Affairs
• Simon Mulongo – Employment & Industrial Relations
• Joyce Okeny Acan – Disability Affairs
• Jacqueline Mbabazi – Elderly Affairs
• Anifa Bangirana Kawooya – Health (General Duties)
• Dr. Charles Ayume – Primary Health Care
• Joyce Ssebugwawo – Information
• Alioni Yorke Odria – National Guidance
• Dr. Lawrence Muganga – Internal Affairs
• Kabuye Kyofatogabye – Kampala Metropolitan
• Persis Namuganza – Housing
• Margaret Muhanga Mugisa – Urban Development
• Harriet Ntabazi – Lands
• Justine Nameere – Local Government
• Lydia Wanyoto Mutende – Public Service
• Susan Nakawuki Nsambu – Tourism
• Tom Aza – Cooperatives
• David Bahati – Industry
• Gen. Wilson Mbadi – Trade
• Beatrice Anywar – Environment
• Aisha Sekkindi – Water
• Siraji Musa Ali – Works
• Julius Maganda Wandera – Transport
Senior Presidential Advisors
- Hamson Obua
• Ruth Nankabirwa
• Francis Mwebesa
• Evelyn Anite
