Politics 2 June 2026 Parliament of Uganda
New Ministers Outline Priorities After Parliamentary Vetting
Uganda's Appointments Committee has vetted 42 ministerial nominees, with appointees like the Minister of Finance and the Attorney General-designate outlining key priorities including economic growth, infrastructure development, and legal enforcement. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4441/43-cabinet-ministers-vetted-appointees-outline-priorities-new-term
The Parliament of Uganda’s Appointments Committee has completed the vetting of 42 individuals nominated for ministerial positions by the President. The exercise, overseen by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, saw nominees present their plans and priorities for their respective portfolios.
Among those vetted were Hon. Lukia Nakadama, slated for Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, who aims to improve the coordination between Parliament and the Executive. She emphasized the need for ministers to consistently attend parliamentary sessions to answer questions and present legislation.
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi, detailed plans to increase Uganda’s tax-to-GDP ratio from 13% to 20%. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the Parish Development Model (PDM), aiming to integrate remaining households into the money economy. Musasizi also addressed the reallocation of funds from less essential expenditures, such as public holiday celebrations, to priority sectors.
Hon. Fred Byamukama, the Works and Transport Minister-designate, identified corruption as a significant impediment to project execution. He pledged to combat this vice to ensure the timely completion of road projects and prioritize the Standard Gauge Railway’s development and meter-gauge railway rehabilitation.
At the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze plans to sustain the PDM while supporting medium and large-scale farmers through accessible financing via the Uganda Development Bank and other government financial institutions.
Designate Attorney General, Hon. Sam Mayanja, indicated his intention to focus on enforcing existing laws concerning land titling and governance, rather than initiating broad legislative reforms. He believes many current legal challenges can be addressed through diligent application of established statutes.
Source: Parliament of Uganda