Former Uganda’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Adonia Ayebare, and Shartsi Kutesa Musherure are set to be sworn in as ministers after resolving concerns related to dual citizenship, Daily Star has established.
Their anticipated swearing-in follows their nomination by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2026, alongside other Cabinet and state ministers, subject to parliamentary approval.
Sources indicate that Ayebare and Musherure have since renounced their foreign citizenship, clearing a key hurdle that had earlier stalled their approval. Ayebare is expected to take up the Foreign Affairs docket, while Musherure is set to serve as state minister for finance in charge of microfinance.
However, uncertainty remains over other nominees affected by similar concerns. Calvin Echodu is reported not to have initiated the process of renouncing his British citizenship, although this could not be independently verified.
The publication also understands that Lawrence Muganga and Echodu will not be sworn in until they formally renounce their respective Canadian and British citizenships, in line with constitutional requirements.
The developments come nearly two months after Parliament’s appointments committee declined to approve several nominees over dual citizenship issues.
During the initial vetting process, Ayebare, Musherure, Muganga and Echodu did not take oath despite other ministers being cleared, largely due to questions surrounding their nationality status.
According to parliamentary sources, nominees flagged on dual citizenship are required to clarify and, where necessary, renounce foreign allegiance before they can be approved for certain public offices.
Uganda’s Constitution restricts holders of key government positions from maintaining citizenship of another country, a matter that has increasingly emerged during the vetting of senior government appointees.
The expected swearing-in of Ayebare and Musherure signals progress in resolving the impasse, although the fate of the remaining nominees remains uncertain pending compliance with the legal requirements.
