📸 In pictures: Vetting of ministers and ministers of state-designate
The ministers were appointed by President Yoweri Museveni to serve for the new term of government (2026-2031)
Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister-designate for Health, appears before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting ahead of his formal appointment to Cabinet. (Credit: Miriam Namutebi)
___________________ Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister-designate for Health, appears before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting ahead of his formal appointment to Cabinet. Crispus Kiyonga, the Second Deputy Prime Minister-designate. Abraham Lokii, Minister for Karamoja. Hon. Lukia Nakadama, the Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio-designate. Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo, the Minister of State-designate for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs). Hon. Balaam Barugahara, Minister of Local Government designate (right). Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka. Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Byamukama Fred. Minister, Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation, Eng. Asiimwe Jonard. Minister of Water and Environment, Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire. Jane Ruth Aceng, Government Chief Whip. Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr Monica Musenero Musanza. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze. Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Lt Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Judith Nabakooba. Minister of Public Service, Gen. Katumba Wamala. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Sanjay Tanna. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Teso Affairs, Hon. Dr. Ongalo-Obote. Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime. Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister, Bunyoro Affairs, Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa. Attorney General, Hon. Sam Mayanja. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance. Deputy Attorney General, Hon. Jackson Kafuuzi. Minister of State for Education and Sports, Higher Education, Hon. Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi. Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu.
The vetting of ministers and ministers of state-designate was conducted today (Monday, June 1, 2026) at Parliament following the release of President Yoweri Museveni’s full Cabinet list last week. The team is expected to steer government business during the 2026–2031 term.
Vision Group's Miriam Namutebi is covering the event through the lens.
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