FULL LIST!! Ministers Who Lost Parliamentary Seats

KAMPALA – Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026 have produced significant political shifts, with a number of serving Cabinet ministers losing their parliamentary seats and, by extension, their positions in the incoming 12th Parliament.

Among the notable casualties is David Bahati, the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry) and long-serving Member of Parliament for Ndorwa County West in Kabale District. Bahati, a senior figure in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and Chairperson of the party in Kabale District, has been a prominent face in government, having previously served as Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning).

His defeat marks the end of a long parliamentary career that also saw him play influential roles outside Parliament, including as Chairperson of the Uganda National Prayer Breakfast Fellowship and Chief of the Scout Board of Uganda.

In northern Uganda, Beatrice Atim Anywar, also known as Betty Anywar, lost her Kitgum Municipality seat. Anywar has served as State Minister for the Environment since December 2019 and has been a vocal advocate on environmental protection and governance issues. Her loss reflects changing political dynamics in Kitgum Municipality, a constituency she has represented in the 11th Parliament.

Also from the Acholi sub-region, Henry Oryem Okello, the long-serving State Minister for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), was defeated in Chua County, Kitgum District. Oryem, who has held a Cabinet position since 2004 and previously served as State Minister for Sports, exits Parliament after more than two decades of continuous service in both the legislature and the executive.

Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the State Minister for Primary Education, also failed to retain her seat as Woman Member of Parliament for Moyo District. A pediatrician and academic by training, Kaducu has previously served as State Minister for Primary Health Care and has been associated with education and health sector reforms during her time in Cabinet.

In eastern Uganda, Frederick Ngobi Gume, the State Minister for Cooperatives and Member of Parliament for Bulamogi North West County in Kaliro District, lost his parliamentary race. Gume has been in Parliament since 2016 and was re-elected in 2021, making his 2026 defeat a notable upset in a constituency he had previously held firmly.

Also affected is Florence Nambozo Wamala, the Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, who lost her Sironko District Woman Member of Parliament seat. Nambozo had served two consecutive terms since 2016 and has been a key figure in government efforts aimed at stabilising and developing the Karamoja sub-region.

In Oyam District, Betty Amongi Akena, the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, was defeated in Oyam South Constituency. Amongi is a seasoned politician who has previously served as Minister for Kampala Capital City and Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, making her loss one of the most high-profile in the elections.

Perhaps most politically significant is the defeat of Denis Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Ajuri County in Alebtong District. Obua, who has also previously served as State Minister for Sports, played a central role in managing government business in Parliament. His loss represents a major blow to the ruling party’s parliamentary leadership.

The defeat of these ministers underscores a broader voter appetite for change and accountability, even among senior members of the executive. As Uganda prepares for the formation of the 12th Parliament and a new Cabinet, the election outcomes are expected to reshape the country’s political landscape and influence the composition of President Yoweri Museveni’s next government.