Museveni deploys new 78-member Cabinet to execute 5-year NRM agenda National Jun 30
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President Museveni (seated, centre) poses for a photograph with members of his Cabinet, National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders and other government officials at State House, Entebbe on June 29, 2026. PHOTO/ PPU
President Museveni yesterday officially deployed his new Cabinet to work after chairing its first meeting, which marked the official start of his seventh term as President. State House in a June 29 press statement said Mr Museveni met his 78-member Cabinet that was led by the Vice President Rtd Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabanja. “President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today, Monday, June 29, 2026, chaired the first Cabinet meeting of his newly constituted government for the 2026– 2031 term, marking the of…
“The retreat, officially opened by President Museveni on June 15, 2026, was designed to orient both newly appointed and returning ministers on government priorities, leadership principles, public service ethics, and the strategic direction of the new administration,” the statement added. It further stated: “It also provided an opportunity for Cabinet members to align themselves with the National Resistance Movement's development agenda and the government's strategic priorities for the 2026–2031 term.” In this term…
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State House said the inaugural Cabinet session 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; State ministers, and other senior government officials. Also, in attendance were the NRM Secretary General, Mr Richard Todwong; permanent secretaries from various government ministries and the Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KC…
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