LIST:  Ministers Who Have Been Sworn in as Ex-Officio MPs of the 12th Parliament

Kampala, Uganda – June 10, 2026 — The Parliament of Uganda today administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Member of Parliament to a group of newly appointed Cabinet ministers, formalizing their roles as ex-officio Members of the 12th Parliament.

This swearing-in ceremony, conducted during a House sitting, integrates these ministers into the legislative body in line with the Constitution of Uganda. They join Parliament by virtue of their executive appointments rather than through direct election.

The List of Ex-Officio MPs Sworn In Today

• Hon. Sam Mayanja (Attorney General)

• Hon. Monica Musenero (Minister of Energy and Mineral Development)

• Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba (Minister of ICT and National Guidance)

• Hon. Tom Butiime (Minister of Tourism and Antiquities)

• Hon. Balaam Barugahara (Minister of Local Government)

• Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs)

• Hon. Sanjay Tanna (Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)

• Hon. Jonard Asiimwe (Minister, Office of the President, in charge of Science, Technology, and Innovation)

• Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo (State Minister for Higher Education)

• Gen. Wilson Mbadi (State Minister for Trade)

• Hon. Simon Mulongo (State Minister for Industrial Relations)

• Hon. Alice Kaboyo (State Minister for Luwero Triangle)

• Hon. Grace Mugasa (State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs)

• Hon. David Bahati (State Minister for Industry)

• Hon. Beatrice Anywar (State Minister for Environment)

• Hon. Cissy Mulondo (State Minister for General Duties)

• Hon. Amina Mukalazi (State Minister for Privatisation)

• Hon. Magode Ikuya (State Minister for EAC Affairs)

These appointments follow President Yoweri Museveni’s recent Cabinet reshuffle and vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee.

Who Are Ex-Officio MPs in Uganda?

Under Article 78(1)(d) of the Constitution of Uganda, Parliament consists of directly elected constituency representatives, district woman representatives, representatives of special interest groups, and the Vice President and Ministers. Ministers who are not already elected Members of Parliament automatically become ex-officio members.

The number of ex-officio members can fluctuate during a parliamentary term depending on Cabinet appointments. They form part of the overall composition of the House but are distinct from elected MPs.

Rights and Privileges of Ex-Officio MPs

Ex-officio members do not have the right to vote on any issue requiring a vote in Parliament. This is a key constitutional limitation.

They can fully participate in debates, present government policies and bills, answer questions from MPs, and serve on parliamentary committees.

As done today, they must take the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Member of Parliament before assuming their legislative roles. They enjoy parliamentary privileges and immunities under the relevant Acts.

This arrangement ensures that the executive branch is directly accountable to and represented within the legislature, facilitating smoother policy-making while maintaining separation between voting legislative power and executive functions.

You can see how much Museveni’s ministers and MPs earn in salaries and allowances every month Here, There and Over There.

The lists of 12th parliament MPs and Museveni ministers are Here and There.