Uganda
Kiryowa Kiwanuka
Kiryowa Kiwanuka is Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs of Uganda, in office since 8 Jun 2026.
| Office | Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs |
| Country | Uganda |
| In office since | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Time in office | In office for 4 months |
| How chosen | Appointed by the President (Art. 113(1) as cited in the State House cabinet list); vetted by Parliament's Appointments Committee; sworn in 2026-06-08 |
Career
- Attorney General of Uganda
- Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs
- Member of Parliament of Uganda
- 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 Defence and Veterans Affairs of Uganda?
Kiryowa Kiwanuka is the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs of Uganda, in office since 8 Jun 2026.
Who was the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs of Uganda before Kiryowa Kiwanuka?
Oboth Marksons Jacob held the office before Kiryowa Kiwanuka.
When was Kiryowa Kiwanuka born?
Kiryowa Kiwanuka was born in 1973, according to Wikidata.
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Others in the government of Uganda
- Rebecca A. Kadaga East African Community Affairs (1st Deputy Prime Minister)
- Lukia N. Isanga Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio
- Milly B. Babalanda Minister, Office of the President (Presidency)
- Jim Muhwezi Minister, Office of the President (Security)
- Jonard Asiimwe Minister, Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Minsa Kabanda Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
- Hillary Onek Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (General Duties)
- Sam Engola Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees)
Sources: State House Uganda (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Kiryowa Kiwanuka. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/kiryowa-kiwanuka-uganda