President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched the work of Uganda’s new administration after chairing the first Cabinet meeting of his 2026–2031 government. The landmark session, held on Monday, June 29, 2026, signaled the beginning of a fresh five-year phase focused on implementing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) agenda and advancing the country’s development priorities.
The meeting came just weeks after the President and his new team assumed office, setting the stage for government operations under the renewed administration. It marked the first formal gathering of Cabinet members since the swearing-in ceremonies and was viewed as a key moment in translating campaign commitments into government action.
Before the inaugural Cabinet sitting, ministers underwent an intensive induction programme at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. The retreat brought together both newly appointed and returning leaders to deepen their understanding of government objectives, leadership responsibilities, public service standards, and the strategic direction expected to guide national governance over the next five years.
The orientation exercise also aimed at ensuring that all members of the executive branch move forward with a shared vision. Government officials used the retreat to emphasize accountability, service delivery, and commitment to the broader goals of the NRM administration as it embarks on another term in office.
Among those who attended the Cabinet session were Vice President Jessica Alupo, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, deputy prime ministers, senior ministers, ministers of state, and top government technocrats. Their presence highlighted the significance of the meeting as a foundation for coordinated government work across all sectors.
Other notable attendees included NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki, and Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence and Security Affairs Proscovia Nalweyiso. Permanent secretaries from various ministries also participated, reinforcing the link between political leadership and public administration.
The Cabinet’s first sitting effectively opened a new chapter in Uganda’s governance journey following President Museveni’s inauguration for another constitutional term. The meeting provided an opportunity for leaders to outline priorities, review immediate tasks, and prepare government institutions for the implementation of key programmes promised to citizens.
Under Article 111 of the Constitution of Uganda, Cabinet serves as the highest policy-making body of government and comprises the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and ministers appointed to oversee state affairs. With an 83-member Cabinet now in place, the administration faces the responsibility of steering national development, improving service delivery, and executing its agenda throughout the 2026–2031 period.
