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Uganda Cabinet Appointments 2026: Full List of New State Ministers and Presidential Advisors

The Government of Uganda has announced a new list of State Ministers across several ministries, alongside appointments of Senior Presidential Advisors. The appointments affect key government sectors including Internal Affairs, Local Government, Trade, Tourism, Water and Environment, Works and Transport, among others.

Below is the full list of newly appointed State Ministers and Senior Presidential Advisors.

Ministry of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance

• Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance (National Guidance): Hon. Alioni Yorke Odria

Ministry of Internal Affairs

• Minister of State for Internal Affairs: Dr. Lawrence Muganga

Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs

• Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs: Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

• Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Housing): Hon. Persis Namuganza
• Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Urban Development): Hon. Margaret Muhanga Mugisa
• Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Lands): Hon. Harriet Ntabazi

Ministry of Local Government

• Minister of State for Local Government: Hon. Justine Nameere

Ministry of Public Service

• Minister of State for Public Service: Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

• Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities: Hon. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

• Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Cooperatives): Hon. Tom Aza
• Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry): Hon. David Bahati
• Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Trade): Gen. Wilson Mbadi

Ministry of Water and Environment

• Minister of State for Water and Environment (Environment): Hon. Beatrice Anywar
• Minister of State for Water and Environment (Water): Hon. Aisha Sekkindi

Ministry of Works and Transport

• Minister of State for Works and Transport (Works): Mr. Siraji Musa Ali
• Minister of State for Works and Transport (Transport): Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera

Senior Presidential Advisors

The following officials have been appointed as Senior Presidential Advisors in various fields to be communicated at a later stage:

1. Hon. Hamson Obua
2. Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa
3. Hon. Francis Mwebesa
4. Hon. Evelyn Anite

Diplomatic Appointment

Hon. Dr. Kenneth Omona has been transferred to the Diplomatic Service and will serve as an Ambassador at a station to be communicated later.

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