Parliament has officially confirmed the Shadow Cabinet recently appointed by the Leader of Opposition (LOP) Mathias Mpuuga.
The role of the Shadow Cabinet is to hold the government accountable, examine policies, and present alternative proposals.
The MPs include the National Unity Platform – NUP with 18, Forum for Democratic Change -FDC 7, Independents 2, Democratic Party – DP 1, Uganda People’s Congress -UPC 1 and People’s Progressive Party – PPP 1.
While chairing the plenary on Wednesday afternoon, Deputy Speaker Anita Among confirmed 30 MPs as the shadow ministers after the list was presented to her.
Mpuuga explained to the August house that a smaller number was maintained in the interest of quality
”We made no attempt to tamper with the constitution or the rules to expand the cabinet,we are believers in a lean government, we are not going to drink water and preach wine, the shadow cabinet is 30 members and we believe we shall be able to offer the people of Uganda the best alternative. Mpuga mentioned
While appointing his cabinet last month, President Museveni sought Parliament’s approval to increase the number of Ministers from 79 to 81.
This was included in a motion backed by Articles 113 (2) and 114 (3) of the Constitution which provides that the cabinet shall have a total number of 42 ministers (Cabinet and State) and that the president can only vary the number with the approval of parliament.
Here is the List of Shadow Cabinet
Ndorwa East MP, Wilfred Niwagaba – Attorney General.
Kampala Woman MP Shamim Malende – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Butambala County MP Muwanga Kivumbi Muhammad – Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Kyotera Woman MP Nantongo Fortunate – Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development and others.
Bukonzo West MP Atkins Katusabe -Minister of Public Service
Makindye East MP Derrick Nyeko – Minister of Presidency and Security
Kabonera County MP Dr Bwanika Abed Kimaanya – Minister of Agriculture
Luweero Woman MP Nabukenya Brendah – Minister of Education
Erute South MP Odur Jonathan – Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs
Mukono North MP Kiwanuka Abdallah -Minister of Internal Affairs
Jinja City West MP Dr Batuwa Timothy Lusala – Minister of Health
Mawokota South MP Nsibambi Yusuf – Minister of Works and Transport
Rubaga North MP Kawalya Abubaker – Minister of Kampala Capital City Authority
Kyadondo East MP Nkunyingi Muwada -Minister of Foreign Affairs
Nakawa East MP Balimwezo Ronald Nsubuga – Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development
Hoima City Woman MP Nyakato Asinasi – Minister of Energy and Minerals
Mbale Industrial Division MP Masaba Karem- Minister of Tourism and Wildlife
Kassanda South MP Kabuye Frank Minister for Youth and Children Affairs
Buhweju County MP Mwijukye Francis as Minister of Trade and Industry and others.
