First Lady, Dr Muganga miss out as Ministers Take Oath
At least 80 ministers are set to be sworn in later today following the conclusion of the vetting process, Daily Star has learned. Last week, the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth and deputised by Thomas Tayebwa, vetted presidential nominees for various cabinet and state ministerial positions. On May 26, 2026, President Yoweri […] The post First Lady, Dr Muganga miss out as Ministers Take Oath appeared first on Daily Star.
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At least 80 ministers are set to be sworn in later today following the conclusion of the vetting process, Daily Star has learned.
Last week, the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth and deputised by Thomas Tayebwa, vetted presidential nominees for various cabinet and state ministerial positions.
On May 26, 2026, President Yoweri Museveni appointed the Cabinet and State Ministers, pending approval by the committee.
The ministers will take Oath of Allegiance, pledging to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Uganda, and to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the Oath of Minister where they swears to truly and faithfully serve the Republic of Uganda, support and uphold the Constitution, give objective counsel and advice to the President, and keep matters debated in Cabinet strictly confidential.
According to Tayebwa, one presidential appointee, the First Lady Janate Kataha Museveni did not appear before the committee and is expected to do so at an appropriate time, while another nominee Dr Lawrence Muganga was flagged over dual citizenship concerns.
Sources within Parliament indicated that the vetting exercise was largely smooth, with most nominees meeting the required legal and professional thresholds. However, a few faced intense scrutiny over their academic credentials, integrity records, and prior public service performance.
Committee members reportedly noted the need for competence and accountability, noting that the new Cabinet is expected to steer the country through a challenging economic period marked by rising public expectations and fiscal constraints.
The swearing-in ceremony, expected to take place at State House, will formally usher in the new ministers, who will immediately assume their duties. Senior government officials and key stakeholders are anticipated to attend the function.
Political analysts say the composition of the new Cabinet reflects a blend of experienced leaders and fresh faces, signaling an attempt by the President to balance continuity with renewal. They add that the effectiveness of the team will depend on how quickly ministers align with national priorities and deliver on their mandates.
Meanwhile, attention now shifts to Parliament’s oversight role, with legislators expected to closely monitor the performance of the newly appointed ministers to ensure service delivery and adherence to government programs.
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