Ephraim Kamuntu

Ephraim Kamuntu, born in Uganda on September 26, 1945, has established a significant career as a management scientist, academic, and politician. He currently holds the position of Minister of Internal Affairs and represents Sheema County South in the 12th Parliament. His extensive public service includes a prior role as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, a post he assumed in December 2019. Before that, he served as the Minister of Water and Environment from August 2012 to June 2016. Kamuntu's involvement in government also makes him an ex-officio Member of the Parliament of Uganda due to his cabinet responsibilities.[edit]

Ephraim Kamuntu's support base is not a fandom in the traditional sense, it is a political following rooted in his long career as a Ugandan minister and NRM loyalist. There is no formal name for his supporters, nor any fan-driven projects or rituals. Instead, his public image is defined by moments of political drama and unwavering loyalty.

His most iconic moment came in June 2026, when the then-80-year-old minister passed his parliamentary vetting and vowed to follow President Museveni into 2031, 2036, 'and perhaps Heaven's Cabinet.' The story, headlined 'TILL DEATH DO THEM PART!' by Red Pepper, captured the public imagination and became part of his lore. Another defining moment was his blunt call for the dismissal of party members who lose primaries, a stance that sparked widespread debate. More recently, his tenure as Minister of Internal Affairs has been marked by a public warning from General Otafiire about rogue police officers and his active role in warning against human traffickers targeting educated youth.

Despite these memorable political episodes, iFANN has not yet evaluated Ephraim Kamuntu's fame, and no ranking data is available. His fame, while significant within Ugandan political circles, has not been formally measured on a global scale.[edit]

Ephraim Kamuntu, born on September 26, 1945, has had a career spanning academia, management science, and politics. He has served as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Minister of Water and Environment, and Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, among other roles.

One of the most retold stories from his recent career is his vow during his June 2026 parliamentary vetting to follow President Museveni into 2031, 2036, 'and perhaps Heaven's Cabinet,' a moment that became a headline and a symbol of his political loyalty.

Another notable moment was his call for the dismissal of NRM members who lose primaries, a hardline stance that generated significant controversy and discussion.

In April 2018, as Minister of Tourism, he was the public face of the government's response to the killing of eleven lions in western Uganda, a crisis that drew international attention.

His personal life also touched the public when his son succumbed to COVID-19 in June 2026, a loss that humanized the veteran politician.[edit]