President Yoweri Museveni has dropped nearly 20 ministers from his cabinet. In this report, The Pearl Times shares the list of ministers who have been dropped from cabinet, and those who will not be attending Monday’s cabinet meetings or appearing so much at state functions.Â
The list includes deputy prime minister Gen Moses Ali, who a number of Ugandans online had asked Museveni to retire because of health and age related reasons, as reported Here and There.
Also dropped from cabinet is Matia Kasaija, who has was minister of finance, planning and economic development. His hitherto junior Henry Musaasizi will now take over.
Also leaving cabinet is Raphael Magyezi of the age limit removal ‘fame’ who has been replaced by Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi.
Ruth Nankabirwa is also leaving cabinet, just a few weeks after she fired the UEDCL Managing Director and Board Chairperson. (See Details Here and There).
List of Ministers Dropped from Museveni Cabinet
- Gen Moses Ali
- Matia Kasaija
- Betty Amongi Akena
- Ruth Nankabirwa
- Gen Jeje Odongo
- Francis Mwebesa
- Hamson Obua
- Sam Cheptoris
- Raphael Magyezi
- Muruli Mukasa
- David Muhoozi
- Evelyne Anite
- Henry Okello Oryem
- Peace Mutuzo
- Dr Joyce Moriku Kaducu
- Fred Kyakulaga Bwino
- Musa Ecweru
- Peter Lokeris
- John Mulimba
- Godfrey Kabyanga
- Kenneth Omona
You can see the full cabinet list with all the names of new ministers for the 2026-2031 term of office HERE.
See new politicians (new faces) who have been appointed ministers, replacing those who have been dropped from Museveni cabinet HERE.
