Office

Minister of Education and Sports, Uganda

Title: Minister of Education and Sports (Acting)

Current holder

John C. Muyingo

In office since 25 Jun 2026.

Career

Member of Parliament of Uganda
State Minister for Higher Education
Ex officio member of Parliament of Uganda

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Education and Sports of Uganda?

John C. Muyingo is the Minister of Education and Sports of Uganda, in office since 25 Jun 2026.

When was John C. Muyingo born?

John C. Muyingo was born in 1960-02-22, in Luwero District, according to Wikidata.

Where did John C. Muyingo study?

John C. Muyingo studied at Makerere University, Makerere College School, according to Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

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). Minister of Education and Sports, Uganda. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/uganda/minister-of-education-and-sports