Full List of Acoli in the New Cabinet 2026/2031 – See All Names & Portfolios | Acoli Side TV

追加: 2026-05-28

[00:00:00][music] >> Before we go ahead, let me look at the Beatrice Akello Akori who reacted in public WhatsApp group and saying, >> [snorts] >> "Apwoyo Matek Lukaka for the support and best wishes. This is our achievements not mine. We shall continue to work together for the common good of our people. Aluta Continua!"

[00:00:19]This came after several congratulations to her.

[00:00:25]>> [music] >> Now, moving forward to the main point, analyzing Acoli representation in the cabinet.

[00:00:34]The composition of Uganda's cabinet has long served as a vital barometer for regional political alignment, ethnic representation, and geopolitical strategy. Within this framework, the Acoli sub-region continues to hold significant political capital.

[00:00:49]Historically, a region marked by socio-economic challenges and a complex relationship with the central government, contemporary political dynamics have necessitated a deliberate integration of Acoli leadership into senior executive roles.

[00:01:05]The recent cabinet appointments reflect a strategic attempt by the state to balance national administrative needs with local political imperatives, ensuring that prominent voices from the sub-region remain central to national decision-making processes.

[00:01:22]By analyzing the individuals proposed for these key appointments, we can better understand how executive power is being distributed across different government portfolios to maintain regional stability and promote localized development.

[00:01:38]Now, based on the official appointments, here are the individuals from the Acoli sub-region who have been proposed for key executive positions, broken down by their respective roles and ministerial portfolios.

[00:01:57]Kicking it off with ministers, there's Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek, Minister, Office of the Prime Minister in charge of general duties. There's Hon. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

[00:02:12]>> [music] >> And if we dive into the Ministers of State, Hon. Lillian Aber, Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees). Hon. Beatrice Akello, Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Northern Uganda). Then there's Hon. Acan Joyce Okeny, Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Disability Affairs). There's also Hon. Beatrice Anywar, Minister of State for Water and Environment (Environment).

[00:02:47]>> [music] >> Lastly, there's one who was transferred to diplomatic service. That's Hon.

[00:02:54]Dr. Kenneth Omona, transferred from his previous cabinet position to the diplomatic service as an ambassador with his specific station to be communicated later.

[00:03:07]>> [music] >> The distribution of these portfolios reveals a distinct pattern in how the central government utilizes Acoli leadership. A significant concentration of these leaders has been placed within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), particularly in portfolios focused on regional development, disaster response and general administration.

[00:03:30]This positioning places Acoli representatives at the forefront of handling critical socio-economic interventions that directly impact northern communities.

[00:03:43]Simultaneously, the inclusion of seasoned politicians in major senior cabinet positions such as justice and constitutional affairs highlights a broader effort to leverage influential regional figures to drive national policy, legislative reforms and political consensus. By maintaining this strong presence across both national and localized ministries, the current administrative alignment underscores the evolving nature of representation for the Acoli sub-region within the national governance framework, ensuring their voices remain integral to the country's broader legislative and executive agenda.