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Head of government (Prime Minister), Uganda

Title: Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament

Current holder

Robinah Nabbanja

In office since 8 Jun 2026.

Portrait of Robinah Nabbanja
DitektivUg / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Career

  • Member of Parliament of Uganda (2011 to present)
  • Prime Minister of Uganda (2021 to present)
  • Leader of Government Business in Parliament
  • District Woman Representative

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Predecessor: Ruhakana Rugunda (from Wikidata)

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of government (Prime Minister) of Uganda?

Robinah Nabbanja is the Head of government (Prime Minister) of Uganda, in office since 8 Jun 2026.

Who was the Head of government (Prime Minister) of Uganda before Robinah Nabbanja?

Ruhakana Rugunda held the office before Robinah Nabbanja.

When was Robinah Nabbanja born?

Robinah Nabbanja was born in 1969-12-17, in Kakumiro District, according to Wikidata.

Where did Robinah Nabbanja study?

Robinah Nabbanja studied at Nkooko Model Primary School, Kyankwanzi, Uganda Martyrs University, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Robinah Nabbanja belong to?

Robinah Nabbanja is listed as a member of National Resistance Movement on Wikidata.

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Sources: State House Uganda (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Uganda in numbers

Population (2025)
48 million
9th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025)
1,384 US$
29th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025)
3.6%
24th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
2.8%
44th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025)
53.2%
28th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024)
68.5 years
15th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024)
77%
18th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
50
37th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of government (Prime Minister), Uganda. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/uganda/head-of-government