At the National Unity Platform’s headquarters in Kampala, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the party, revealed a reshuffling of key positions. Joel Ssenyonyi, the Member of Parliament for Nakawa West, is now appointed as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), succeeding Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba. Kyagulanyi emphasized that this change does not reflect a demotion for Mpuuga but aligns with the party’s commitment to evolving leadership.
Expressing gratitude for Mpuuga’s dedication and resilience during challenging times, Kyagulanyi acknowledged his leadership contributions. Mpuuga, now appointed as a Commissioner of Parliament, replaces Francis Zaake as the Commissioner and also assumes the role of the shadow Minister for the Presidency and Security, along with Deputy Chief Whip.
Following the announcement, Mpuuga emphasized that the party’s journey is about improving Uganda, urging support for the new parliamentary leader. Ssenyonyi, expressing humility, thanked the party for the appointment and pledged to fulfill his responsibilities, highlighting collaboration within the opposition.
Other Appointments
| Ministry/Area | Appointed Member | Constituency/Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | Kayemba Solo MP Bukomansimbi South | – |
| Animal Industries and Fisheries | Suzan Mugabi woman MP Buvuma District | – |
| East African Affairs | Lucy Akello woman MP Amuru district | – |
| Special Regions | Santa Okot MP Aruu North | Luweero, Karamoja, Northern Uganda, Bunyoro, Teso |
| Cooperatives and Micro Finance | Joan Achom Alobo woman MP Soroti City | – |
| Information and Anticorruption | Hellen Nakimuli woman MP Kalangala district | – |
| Culture and Performing Arts | Kiyaga Hilary MP Mawokota North | – |
| Science Innovation and Technology | Okin PP Ojara MP Chwa West | – |
| Water and Environment | Christine Kkaaya Nakimwero, woman MP Kiboga | – |
| Human Rights | Shamim Malende Woman MP Kampala | – |
| Local Government | Betty Ethel Naluyima, Woman MP Wakiso | – |
| Trade and Industry | Manjeri Kyebakutikka Woman MP Jinja City | – |
| Public Service | Anna Odeke Ebaju, Woman MP Soroti district | – |
| Agriculture | Asinasi Nyakato Woman MP Hoima City | – |
| Education | Joseph Ssewungu Gonzaga MP Kalungu West | – |
| Defence and Veteran Affairs | Karim Masaba, MP Industrial Division Mbale City | – |
| Internal Affairs | Betty Nambooze Bakireke MP Mukono municipality | – |
| Health | Timothy Batuwa MP Jinja South | – |
| Works and Transport | Mwijukye Francis MP Buhweju | – |
| Kampala Capital City | Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo, MP Nakawa East | – |
| Foreign Affairs | Muwada Nkunyingi MP Kyaddondo East | – |
| Land, Housing and Urban Development | Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula MP Nakaseke South | – |
| Energy and Minerals | Evans Kanyike MP Bukoto East | – |
| Tourism and Industry | Nyeko Derrick MP Makindye East | – |
| Youth and Children Affairs | Kabuye Frank, Kassanda South | – |
| Gender Labour and Social Development | Fortunate Nantongo Woman MP Kyotera | – |
| Finance, Planning, and Economic Development | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, MP Kira municipality | – |
| Justice and Constitutional Affairs | Jonathan Odur MP Erute South | – |
| Attorney General | Wilfred Niwagaba MP Ndorwa East | – |
| Representative to the Parliamentary Union of Organization of Islamic Countries | Hassan Kirumira MP Katikamu South | – |
| Representative Caribbean/EU parliament | Hanifa Nabukeera Woman MP Mukono | – |
| Representative on the Parliamentary Pension Scheme | Aisha Kabanda Nalule, Woman MP Butambala | – |
| Representative Interparliamentary Union | Flavia Kalule Nabagabe Woman MP Kassanda | – |
| Representative in the Commonwealth Parliament | Kalwanga David Lukyamuzi MP Busujju | – |
| Representative to the Pan African Parliament | Patrick Nsamba Oshabe MP Kassanda South | – |
| Vice-Chairperson Local Government Accounts Committee | Kawalya Abubaker MP Lubaga North | – |
| Chairperson Local Governments Accounts Committee | Gilbert Olanya MP Kilaka South | – |
| Chairperson Government Assurance Committee | Abed Bwanika MP Kimanya-Kabonera deputized by Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa Woman MP Mityana | – |
| Chairperson COSASE | Medard Lubega Sseggona MP Busiro East | deputized by Allan Mayanja MP Nakaseke Central |
| Chairperson Public Accounts Committee | Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi deputized by Namugga Gorreti MP Mawogola South | – |
| Chief Opposition Whip | Nambeshe John Baptist MP Manjiya | – |
