President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, officially marking the start of a new phase of government administration.

The ceremony, held at State House Entebbe on Monday, saw 78 members of the executive take both the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Minister, formally assuming their duties in government.

The swearing-in exercise was guided by the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, and attended by senior government officials, judicial leaders, security chiefs, permanent secretaries, as well as families and friends of the ministers.

In his brief remarks, President Museveni congratulated the newly appointed leaders and wished them success in serving the country.

Among the senior government officials sworn in were Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who also serves as Leader of Government Business in Parliament.

Other Cabinet ministers who took the oath included First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga, and Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio Lukia Nakadama.

The ceremony also saw ministers responsible for key government portfolios formally assume office, including those overseeing security, finance, defence, agriculture, health, energy, justice, lands, local government, tourism, trade, works and transport, among others.

Several Ministers of State were also sworn in under various ministries and government departments, including the Office of the President, Office of the Prime Minister, Finance, Health, Education, ICT, Gender, Defence, Energy, Trade, Water and Environment.

All ministers took two constitutional oaths. Through the Oath of Allegiance, they pledged loyalty to the Republic of Uganda and committed themselves to preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution. Through the Oath of Minister, they pledged to faithfully serve the Republic, uphold the Constitution, advise the President in the execution of his duties and maintain confidentiality on matters of state.

The swearing-in followed a vetting exercise conducted by Parliament’s Appointments Committee last week.

Despite the large turnout, five appointed ministers did not attend the ceremony. According to Ms. Nakyobe, one of the absent Cabinet ministers was indisposed.

“The four, as per your directive, the Solicitor General and I interfaced with them over the weekend, and a brief has been made and handed over to the PPS this morning, for your further guidance,” Ms. Nakyobe said.

Speaking on behalf of the Public Service, Ms. Nakyobe congratulated the newly appointed ministers and reminded them that the oath they had taken was both a constitutional requirement and a solemn commitment to serve Ugandans with integrity, diligence, patriotism and humility.

“This means putting the interests of your country above personal interests and dedicating yourselves fully to advancing the welfare and prosperity of our citizens,” she said.

She assured the ministers of the Public Service’s support in the execution of their duties and encouraged teamwork, collective responsibility and constructive engagement in implementing government policies and priorities.

Ms. Nakyobe also announced an induction programme for the new ministers scheduled from June 14 to June 23, 2026, at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.

The orientation programme will equip ministers with knowledge of Cabinet procedures, government systems, policy implementation mechanisms and their responsibilities as members of the executive.

The ceremony was attended by Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, representatives from the Inspectorate of Government, service chiefs, permanent secretaries, the Solicitor General, and relatives and friends of the newly sworn-in ministers.