Prof. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Uganda, has been appointed Minister of State for Internal Affairs in President Yoweri Museveni’s new Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, marking a significant shift from academia to the highest levels of government service.
President Museveni announced the full cabinet list on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, citing powers granted under Articles 108, 108A, 111, 113, and 114 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Muganga’s name appears under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where he will serve alongside Cabinet Minister Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu.
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Under Dr. Muganga’s leadership, Victoria University registered significant institutional growth, with a strong emphasis on work-integrated learning and the adoption of emerging technologies in teaching and assessment. The university had publicly celebrated his contributions earlier this year, crediting him with steering far-reaching reforms that turned Victoria University into a model institution focused on practical skills, technology-driven instruction, and real-world learning outcomes.
As Vice Chancellor, he championed work-integrated learning, pioneered the use of artificial intelligence and immersive technologies in teaching, and consistently pushed for a more humane and competency-based education system. His public profile had grown considerably beyond the university gates, with his books and public engagements influencing national discourse on education and Uganda’s broader development priorities.
His move to government now raises immediate questions about the succession of leadership at Victoria University, a chartered institution established in 2011 and located in the central business district of Kampala on Jinja Road, which expanded significantly under his tenure.
The Internal Affairs docket to which Muganga has been assigned oversees critical national functions including immigration, citizenship registration, and national security coordination — areas that will demand a different but complementary set of skills to those he honed in higher education leadership.
His appointment is widely seen as part of President Museveni’s deliberate effort to bring technocrats and proven institutional builders into government as he embarks on a new term.
FULL OFFICIAL CABINET LIST: Uganda 2026–2031
As released by H.E. President Yoweri K. Museveni
Vice President and Prime Minister
- Vice President: Hon. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, Maj. Rtd.
- Prime Minister & Leader of Government Business in Parliament: Hon. Robinah Nabbanja
Cabinet Ministers
- 1st Deputy PM & Minister for East African Community Affairs — Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga
- 2nd Deputy PM & Deputy Leader of Government Business — Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga
- 3rd Deputy PM & Minister without Portfolio — Hon. Lukia Nakadama
- Minister of Education and Sports — Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni
- Minister, Office of the President (Presidency) — Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda
- Minister, Office of the President (Security) — Hon. Jim Muhwezi
- Minister, Office of the President (Science, Technology & Innovation) — Eng. Asiimwe Jonard
- Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs — Hon. Minsa Kabanda
- Minister, OPM (General Duties) — Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek
- Government Chief Whip — Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba
- Minister, OPM (Relief, Disaster Preparedness & Refugees) — Hon. Sam Engola
- Minister for Karamoja Affairs — Hon. Lokii John Baptist
- Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries — Hon. Frank Tumwebaze
- Attorney General — Hon. Sam Mayanja
- Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs — Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka
- Minister of Energy and Mineral Development — Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Musanza
- Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development — Hon. Henry Musasizi
- Minister of Foreign Affairs — Amb. Adonia Ayebare
- Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development — Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu
- Minister of Health — Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
- Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance — Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
- Minister of Internal Affairs — Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu
- Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs — Hon. Norbert Mao
- Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development — Hon. Judith Nabakooba
- Minister of Local Government — Hon. Balaam Barugahara
- Minister of Public Service — Gen. Katumba Wamala
- Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities — Hon. Tom Butime
- Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives — Hon. Sanjay Tanna
- Minister of Water and Environment — Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire
- Minister of Works and Transport — Hon. Byamukama Fred
Ministers of State
Office of the President
- Economic Monitoring — Hon. Alum Sandra Santa
- Ethics and Integrity — Hon. Akello Rose
Office of the Vice President
- Hon. Mutasingwa Diana Nankunda
Office of the Prime Minister
- Relief, Disaster Preparedness & Refugees — Hon. Lillian Aber
- Northern Uganda — Hon. Beatrice Akello
- Karamoja — Hon. Anyakun Esther Davinia
- Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori Region — Hon. Alice Kaboyo
- Bunyoro Affairs — Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa
- Teso Affairs — Hon. Dr. Ongalo-Obote
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
- Agriculture — Hon. Desire Muhooza
- Animal Industry — Hon. Bright Rwamirama
- Fisheries — Hon. Migadde Robert Ndugwa
Justice and Constitutional Affairs
- Deputy Attorney General — Hon. Jackson Kafuuzi
Defence and Veteran Affairs
- Defence — Hon. Akifeza Grace Ngabirano
- Veteran Affairs — Hon. Oleru Huda
East African Affairs
Education and Sports
- Higher Education — Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo
- Primary Education — Hon. Phyllis Chemutai
- Sports — Hon. Peter Ogwang
Energy and Mineral Development
- Energy — Hon. Sidronius Opolot Okasai
- Minerals — Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro
Finance, Planning and Economic Development
- General Duties — Hon. Cissy Mulondo
- Planning — Hon. Amos Lugoloobi
- Privatization and Investment — Ms. Amina Mukalazi
- Micro-Finance — Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure
Foreign Affairs
- International Affairs — Hon. Calvin Echodu
- Regional Affairs — Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo
Gender, Labour and Social Development
- Gender and Culture — Hon. Kuteesa Mary Kamuli
- Youth and Children Affairs — Hon. Lakisa Mercy Faith
- Employment and Industrial Relations — Hon. Simon Mulongo
- Disability Affairs — Hon. Acan Joyce Okeny
- Elderly Affairs — Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi
Health
- General Duties — Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya
- Primary Health Care — Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume
Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance
- Information — Hon. Joyce Ssebugwawo
- National Guidance — Hon. Alioni Yorke Odria
Internal Affairs
- Dr. Lawrence Muganga (Victoria University Vice Chancellor)
Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
Lands, Housing and Urban Development
- Housing — Hon. Persis Namuganza
- Urban Development — Hon. Margaret Muhanga Mugisa
- Lands — Hon. Harriet Ntabazi
Local Government
Public Service
- Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende
Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
- Hon. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu
Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
- Cooperatives — Hon. Tom Aza
- Industry — Hon. David Bahati
- Trade — Gen. Wilson Mbadi
Water and Environment
- Environment — Hon. Beatrice Anywar
- Water — Hon. Aisha Sekkindi
Works and Transport
- Works — Mr. Siraji Musa Ali
- Transport — Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera
Senior Presidential Advisors
- Hon. Hamson Obua
- Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa
- Hon. Francis Mwebesa
- Hon. Evelyn Anite
Hon. Dr. Kenneth Omona has been transferred to the Diplomatic Service as Ambassador at a station to be communicated later.