10/06/2026
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The Parliament of Uganda, chaired by Speaker of the 12th Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, this morning administered the oath of office to ex-officio ministers appointed by President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2026, formally inducting them into the House.
The ceremony took place at Parliament, where ministers took the oath of allegiance and oath of ministerial office before the Speaker in line with constitutional requirements governing ex-officio membership in the 12th Parliament.
Those sworn in include Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Minister of Defence; Sam Mayanja, Attorney General; Balaam Barugahara, Minister of Local Government; Sanjay Tanna; John Chrysostom Muyingo; David Bahati; Mary Grace Mugasa; Simon Mulongo; Mukalazi Amina; and Sam Engola.
The swearing-in follows the May 26 Cabinet appointments by President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni, allowing ministers to fully participate in parliamentary proceedings.