CABINET BLOODBATH! Panic as M7 Knifes All Ministers

Tensions peaked today, Monday, when President Museveni chaired the final Cabinet meeting of the outgoing government (2021–2026) at State House, Entebbe—a decisive moment that effectively marked the end of the current ministers’ tenure.

By presiding over this last sitting ahead of a new five-year-term and impending appointments, the President, in effect, drew the curtain on the entire cabinet, signaling that all positions are now up for grabs.

He later hosted the ministers to a high-profile luncheon (‘last supper’)—an event that, on the surface, appeared celebratory but beneath it carried the unmistakable tone of a farewell for many.

During the gathering, Museveni praised his ministers for their service and credited them for driving Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. He hailed the cabinet for playing what he described as a historic role in steering the country to middle-income status, pointing to what he called a collective effort rooted in discipline and commitment.

The President also applauded the team for its role in the recent electoral process, branding the outcome a shared victory and expressing confidence that Uganda’s economic growth will continue in the next term.

He thanked them and wished them good luck.

But even as the compliments flowed, the message was clear—change is coming.

Museveni emphasized the urgent need for strong ethical leadership, calling on public servants to recommit to integrity, accountability, and patriotism, remarks that many observers interpret as a signal of an impending clean-up within government ranks.

Shockwaves are now ripping through Uganda’s political corridors as President Museveni prepares to swing the axe on his entire cabinet, triggering panic, backdoor lobbying, and desperate last-minute survival tactics among top government officials.

Highly placed sources have whispered to Red Pepper that for a number of ministers, this could be their final walk through the gates of State House Entebbe. With a new cabinet announcement looming, insiders claim as many as a third of the current ministers may not bounce back, setting the stage for one of the most dramatic political shake-ups in recent years.

Behind the scenes, the atmosphere is said to be tense and frantic. Ministers are reportedly working phones, calling in favors, and lobbying heavily in a bid to cling onto their powerful positions as the clock ticks down. The fear is real, the stakes are high, and the chopping block is closer than ever.

All eyes are now locked on May 12, 2026, when Museveni is set to be sworn in for another term following his re-election victory with 71 percent in the January polls. Immediately after taking the oath, he is expected to unveil a new cabinet that will steer the country for the next five years.

As the countdown begins, the political temperature is rising fast. Who will survive the purge, and who will be cast aside? Watch out in our subsequent publication.