By Philip WafulaPresident Museveni on Tuesday released his Cabinet list, appointing five new ministers from Busoga Sub-region, including former Speaker
“When I was compiling my cabinet list, I was operating underground alone. This is one area where I don't need assistance. This is a fantastic and pleasant job. I have to look at religion, region,.
Robinah Nabbanja has been named the Prime Minister.
President Museveni has finally released the much awaited cabinet list with retired Major Jessica Alupo appointed as the new Vice President whereas former State Minister for Health in charge of General Duties, Robinah Nabbanja has been named the Prime Minister.
Robinah Nabbanja slated to take over from Ruhakana Rugunda as Prime Minister
“I hereby inform the country that by virtue of the Authority given to the President of Uganda by Articles: 108(2), 108A(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, I hereby appoint H.E. the Vice President, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Honourable Cabinet Ministers and other Ministers as indicated below,”Museveni said on Tuesday evening.
Jessica Alupo (Maj.Rtd) – Vice President
Hon. Jessica Alupo will be Uganda’s second female Vice President after Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe (1994 to 2003).
She is an educator, politician and a former military officer. She has served in the cabinet of Uganda as minister of education since 2011.
Over the years, she has worked as a high school teacher and an instructor at Uganda Urban Warfare Training School, and as an intelligence officer at the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence.
Hon. Alupo is making a comeback to politics after she lost her seat as the Katakwi district woman representative in the 2016 general elections. She started her political career in 2001 when she won the same position, and was re-elected in 2006.