Four Ministers Skip Oath Over Citizenship Queries
At least four presidential appointees missed taking the oath as ministers, Daily Star can reliably report. On Tuesday, more than 78 appointees were sworn in as ministers, including the Prime Minister and Vice President, ahead of the 2026–2031 term following vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. Last week, the committee, chaired by Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth and […] The post Four Ministers Skip Oath Over Citizenship Queries appeared first on Daily Star.
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At least four presidential appointees missed taking the oath as ministers, Daily Star can reliably report.
On Tuesday, more than 78 appointees were sworn in as ministers, including the Prime Minister and Vice President, ahead of the 2026–2031 term following vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
Last week, the 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 Cabinet and State ministers, pending approval by the committee.
During the ceremony, the ministers took the Oath of Allegiance, pledging to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Uganda, and to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. They also took the Oath of Office, swearing to serve Uganda faithfully, offer objective counsel to the President, and keep Cabinet deliberations confidential.
According to Tayebwa, one presidential appointee, First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni, did not appear before the committee and is expected to do so at a later date. Another nominee, Dr Lawrence Muganga, was flagged over concerns of dual citizenship.
This publication has established that Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, minister designate for Foreign Affairs; Dr Lawrence Muganga, minister designate for Internal Affairs; Calvin Ecjodu, minister designate for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Affairs; and Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, minister designate for Finance in charge of Microfinance, did not take the oath, largely due to issues related to dual citizenship.
Sources within Parliament indicate that nominees flagged over dual citizenship are required to clarify their status before approval, as the Constitution restricts holders of certain public offices from maintaining allegiance to another country. This has in recent years emerged as a recurring issue during the vetting of high-level government appointees.
The absence of the four appointees means their respective dockets remain in limbo, potentially delaying policy direction and administrative decisions in key ministries. Officials say the affected nominees will only assume office after fulfilling all constitutional and legal requirements.
The development also highlights the growing scrutiny by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, which has increasingly taken a firm stance on compliance issues, including qualifications, integrity, and citizenship status, as part of its mandate to ensure suitability for public office.
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