DETAILED LIST OF MINISTRIES IN UGANDA
STATE HOUSE
The President of Uganda is provided for under Article 98 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. The mandate of the President is provided for under Article 99 of the Constitution where all executive authority in Uganda is vested in the President. Article 108 of the Constitution also provides for H.E, the Vice President.
The institution of State House facilitates and supports the President, the Vice President and their families and provide the official linkages with government, foreign diplomats and the general public. The mandate of State House is to provide at all times, support to the Presidency in order to facilitate effective and efficient performance of its constitutional and administrative responsibilities as well as to cater for the welfare and security of the President, the Vice President and that of their families.
Office of the Principal Private Secretary to the President, Molly Naawe Kamukama
The Private Office and Household of H.E the President is headed by the Principal Private Secretary (PPS) as the overall coordinator, supervisor and manager of the related staff and functional units. All heads of related units as well as private secretaries report to the PPS.
Office of the Deputy Principal Private Secretary to the President
The Deputy Principal Private Secretary (DPPS) assists the Principal Private Secretary in general administration and management of selected correspondences. In addition, to reduce the span of control and enable the PPS operate more efficiently, some of the Private Secretaries are required to report directly to the DPPS from time to time.
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, Ruhakana Rugunda
https://opm.go.ug/
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is a Government Ministry through which the Prime Minister of Uganda provides leadership to the Ministers under the Executive Arm of Government. The Prime Minister is the Leader of Government Business in Parliament established by the Constitution of Uganda under Article 108A. This specifies, in addition, that the Premier is responsible for coordination and implementation of Government Policies across Ministries, Departments and other Public Institutions.
This Ministry has a long-term mission to instil and maintain efficient and effective systems in Government that enable Uganda to develop rapidly. This Ministry commonly called OPM is made up of various directorates including: Strategic Coordination & Implementation; Monitoring and Evaluation; Directorate in charge of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Refugees; Directorate in Charge of Special Programs of Northern Uganda, Karomoja, Luwero - Rwenzori and Teso Sub regions Affairs; and Directorate of Administration and Finance.
Mandate
Office of the Prime Minister is empowered to:
• Lead Government Business in Parliament;
• Monitor and Evaluate implementation of Government Policies and Programmes;
• Coordinate the implementation of Government Policies, Programmes and Projects under a National Institutional Framework;
• Coordinate development of capacities for prevention, preparedness, and response to natural and human induced Disasters and Refugees; and
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Special Government Policies and programmes for Northern Uganda, Luwero, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Bunyoro and Teso regional Affairs.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, H. E. Yoweri K Museveni
https://www.op.go.ug/
Office of the President (OP) is a Government Ministry through which the Minister for the Presidency on behalf of the Executive provides leadership in public policy management and good governance for National Development. This Ministry was established by the Constitution of Uganda under Articles 98 and 108 which specify that there shall be a President of Uganda who shall be the Head of State, Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Fountain of Honour.
This Ministry commonly called to as OP is made up of various departments including: Cabinet Secretariat, Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, Directorate of Economic Affairs and Research, Security/Intelligence Organizations (Internal Security and External Security Organization); and National Honours and Awards Chancery, among others.
3.1 Mandate
The Office of the President is empowered to:
• Support the provision of overall leadership in public policy management and promotion of good governance in public institutions;
• Provide efficient and effective support to Cabinet in discharge of its constitutional mandate of formulating and implementing government policies;
• Cultivate and promote a favourable positive image of Uganda for enhancement of trade, investment and national culture;
• Ensure that Government policies, programs and projects are adequately communicated, monitored and evaluated;
• Mobilize the population towards achieving social and economic development and to promote "Prosperity for All" programs;
• Coordinate all Agencies fighting the HIV/AIDS Pandemic;
• Detect, prevent and curtail the commission of politically motivated crime and provide intelligence information to other agencies;
• Promote good governance in public institutions and civil society; and
• Ensure the welfare and security of the President, Vice President and their families in an atmosphere of dignity and comfort.
MINISTRY OF WORKS, Monica Azuba Ntege
https://www.works.go.ug/
Ministry of Works and Transport is a Government Ministry responsible for one of the most important sectors that has a responsibility to plan, develop, and maintain transport infrastructure and engineering works in the country. This Ministry aims to have the highest possible level of an economic, efficient and effective transport and engineering works infrastructure in the country.
Ministry of Works, as it is commonly known, engages in the monitoring and provision of transport infrastructure support functions, regulatory functions and research activities related to roads, rail, water or air transport and other engineering works on behalf of Government of Uganda.
Ministry of Works is comprised of a number of Directorates which include: Transport, Engineering and Works; Finance and Administration, among others. In addition, there are other bodies like National Roads Safety Council and Transport Licensing Board affiliated to this Ministry. The Ministry also deals with specialized transport and engineering works agencies like: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and Uganda Road Fund to achieve its objectives.
Mandate
Ministry of Works and Transport is mandated to:
• Formulate policies related to transport and engineering works;
• Coordinate dialogue with Transport and Engineering Works Development Partners;
• Support resource mobilization and budgeting, strategic planning, regulation, advising other ministries on Transport and Engineering matters;
• Set standards and quality assurance, capacity development and technical support related to transport and engineering works;
• Provide national coordination of transport and engineering works in the areas of research, monitoring and evaluation of the overall sector performance.
MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT, Sam Cheptoris
https://www.mwe.go.ug/
The Ministry of Water and Environment is a Government Ministry mandated to ensure provision of quality water and environmental protection services in the country. This Ministry is one of the key social service delivery sectors charged with management and sustainable utilization of water and environment resources for the betterment of the population of Uganda.
Ministry of Water as it is commonly known, has Directorates that include: Water Resources Management, Water Development, and Environmental Affairs. This Ministry has affiliated institutions like National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and National Forestry Authority (NFA), among others to carry out its role.
The role of this Ministry is to oversee a number of areas that include: development of public sanitary facilities, promotion of good practices of hygiene and sanitation in small towns and rural growth centres, water for production both on farm and off farm, water use and management for industries, commerce, wildlife and tourism.
Mandate
Ministry of Water and Environment is mandated to manage the sustainable utilization of water and environment resources, improve the quality water resources for population and ensure better access to water and environment resources in all parts of the country
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND ANTIQUITIES, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssubi
https://www.tourism.go.ug/
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is a Government Ministry with a responsibility to sustain tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage. This is aimed at contributing to transforming Uganda into a prosperous country. The Ministry has a mission to develop and promote the tourism, wildlife and heritage resources for enhancement of Uganda as a competitive and preferred tourist destination, with accelerated sector contribution to the national economy.
The Ministry commonly known as Ministry of Tourism is made up of a number of Departments which include: Tourism Development; Wildlife Conservation; Museum and Monuments; and Finance and Administration. The Ministry has a number of affiliated institutions through which its mission is achieved. They include: Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI), Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI), and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), among others. Tourism in Uganda is at a turning point with tremendous opportunities emerging and has been named among the World’s top tourists’ destinations.
Mandate
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is mandated to:
• Formulate, and implement Tourism, Wildlife and Cultural heritage policies;
• Sustain and manage wildlife and cultural heritage conservation areas;
• Diversify tourism products;
• Promote and market Uganda as a preferred tourism destination;
• Develop human resource capacity in Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage sector;
• Regulate and quality assure Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage programs and services;
• Disseminate and manage Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Research, information; and
• Negotiate, conclude and implement bilateral and multilateral agreements on Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage in Uganda.
THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (MoSTI), Elioda Tumwesigye
https://mosti.go.ug/
The Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MoSTI) is a Government institution which was created in June, 2016 in recognition of the need by Government to explicitly prioritize issues relating to the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) as a key driver for economic development.
Mandate
• It is mandated to provide overall guidance and coordination for scientific research, development and the whole national innovation system in Uganda.
• It is also mandated to provide leadership, an enabling environment and resources for scientific research and knowledge-based development for industrialization, competitiveness and employment creation leading to a sustainable economy.
MoSTI has three (3) directorates which include: Science, Technology and Innovation Regulation, Science, Research and Innovation, and Techno-prenuership. The Ministry has got agencies through which it seeks to achieve the overall mission and they are: Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST); Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI); Kiira Motors Corporation; and Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID), among others.
Functions
The functions of MoSTI include:
• Formulation of policies, plans and programs pertaining to Science, Technology and Innovation;
• Identification of national science technology and innovation priorities;
• Coordination, implementation and evaluation of science, technology and innovation programs;
• Monitoring the utilization of science technology and innovation by the public and private sectors for national development;
• Creating awareness and appreciation of STI for National Development;
• Providing technical support for Uganda's bilateral and multilateral science and technology programs; and
• Supporting public private partnerships in science technology and innovation.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, Wilson Muruli Mukasa
https://publicservice.go.ug/
The Ministry of Public Service is a Government Ministry providing strategic and managerial leadership on all matters of Human Resource in Uganda’s Public Service. The Ministry is geared towards facilitating an efficient and effective Public Service through taking care of enabling policies, systems and structures. This focuses on performance for national development and improved quality of life in Uganda.
Ministry of Public Service has a number of affiliated institutions for support to achieve its mission. The institutions include: Public Service Commission (PSC), and Civil Service College. Ministry of Public Service has a number of Directorates which include Human Resource Management; Inspection and Quality Assurance; and Management Services.
Mandate:
Ministry of Public Service is mandated to:
• Formulate and implement policies on Human Resources Management in the Public Service;
• Sustain, manage and oversee systems, procedures and structures of Public Service in Uganda;
• Regulate and quality assure Human Resource in the Public Service; and
• Negotiate, conclude and implement bilateral and multilateral agreements regarding Human Resource in Uganda's Public Service.
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Tom Butime
https://www.molg.go.ug/
The Ministry of Local Government is a Government Ministry responsible for guidance and overall vision of Government in local Governments. The Ministry oversees the Government structures and operations at local levels in Uganda such that they are harmonized and supported to bring about socio-economic transformation of the whole country.
The Ministry composed of two Directorates of Local Government Administration and Inspection and works towards sustainable, efficient and effective service delivery in the decentralized system of governance.
Mandate:
The Ministry of Local Government is empowered: -
• To inspect, monitor, and where necessary offer technical advice/assistance, support supervision and training to all Local Governments.
• To coordinate and advise Local Governments for purposes of harmonization and advocacy.
• To act a liaison/linkage Ministry with respect to other Central Government Ministries and Departments, Agencies, Private Sector, Regional and International Organizations.
• To research, analyse, develop and formulate national policies on all taxes, fees, levies, rates for Local Governments.
MINISTRY OF LANDS, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Betty Amongi
http://mlhud.go.ug/
The Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development is a Government Ministry responsible for all matters concerning lands, housing and urban development. The Ministry is also tasked to put in place policies and initiate laws responsible for sustainable land management aimed at promoting sustainable housing for all and fostering orderly urban development in the country.
The Ministry commonly known as the Ministry of Lands has several Directorates which include: Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development, and Directorate of Housing, among others. The Ministry has a number of affiliated institutions for support to achieve its mission. The institutions include; Uganda Land Commission (ULC), National Housing Construction Cooperation (NHCC) and Uganda Land Fund (ULF), among others. Land and housing in Uganda are among the fastest growing industries in the country as the economy and population grow.
Mandate:
Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development is mandated to:
• Formulate national policies, strategies and programmes in the lands, housing and urban development sectors;
• Initiate, review and make amendments to existing legislation in lands, housing and urban development sub sectors;
• Set national standards for matters regarding sustainable use and development of land and provision of safe, planned and improved housing/human settlements;
• Monitor and coordinate initiatives in the Local Governments as regards the lands, housing and urban development sub sectors;
• Provide support, supervision and technical back-stopping to Local Governments on matters regarding lands, housing and urban development;
• Make new maps and update existing ones;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders for the mobilization of resources in support of national lands, housing and urban development initiatives;
• Liaise with neighbouring countries for the proper maintenance of territorial boundaries
• Provide guidance and effective management of lands, housing and urbanization;
• Mobilization of financial and technical assistance for the development of lands, housing and urban development sub sectors.
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS, Kahinda Otafire
https://www.justice.go.ug/
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is a Government Ministry that ensures that Uganda as a country upholds the rule of law, good governance and takes charge of the legal due process for all citizens and residents.
This Ministry also provides legal advice and services to Government, its allied institutions and to the general public and supports the machinery that provides the legal framework for good governance.
This Ministry has a long-term mission to promote and facilitate efficient and effective machinery capable of providing laws for good governance and delivery of legal advice all bodies related to Government and the public.
Mandate
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is empowered to:
• To represent Government in civil suits for and against Government;
• To carry out legal advisory services and that is to drafting, perusal and clearance of contracts, treaties, provision of legal opinion on Government borrowing;
• To draft bills and statutory instruments;
• To regulate the legal profession and legal education;
• To administer estates of deceased, unsound and missing persons;
• To collect Non-Tax Revenue.
Some of the agencies that assist the Ministry to achieve its objectives are: Uganda Registration Services Bureau, Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Administrator General, Judicial Service Commission, and the Law Council, among others.
MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Haji Abubaker Jeje Odongo
https://www.mia.go.ug/
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is a Government Ministry mandated to facilitate the legal and orderly movement of persons to and from Uganda, regulate the residence of immigrants in the country, verify and process Uganda citizenship and enforce national and regional immigration laws for the development and security of Uganda.
The Ministry is the overseer of a number of Government bodies which include; Uganda Police Force; Uganda Prisons Services and National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA), among others. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is also a member of Justice Law and Order Sector.
This Ministry has a long-term mission to ensure and maintain internal security, peace and stability. This entails ensuring that law and order is maintained, citizens and foreigners’ residence and movements are well facilitated and to oversee Uganda’s internal security. The Ministry is made up of a number of directorates and departments which include: Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, and Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories. The departments include: Finance and Administration, National Community Service Programme, National Focal Point for Small Arms and Light Weapons, NGO Board; and Amnesty Commission.
The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control under the Ministry also doubles as the Secretariat of the National Citizenship and Immigration Board.
Mandate
Ministry of Internal affairs is mandated to:
• Keep peace, law and order.
• Provide forensic and scientific analytical testing and services.
• Ensure safe custody, humane treatment and rehabilitation of offenders.
• Regulate and facilitate movement of people in and out of the country.
• Implement the Amnesty Act, 2000
• Implement the Community Service Programme as an Alternative sentence under the criminal justice system.
• Coordinate and address the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons.
• Registering and monitoring of Non-Governmental Organizations.
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE (ICT & NG), Frank Tumwebaze
https://ict.go.ug/ict.go.ug/
The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance (ICT & NG) is a Government Ministry providing strategic and technical leadership, overall coordination, support and advocacy on all matters of policy, law, regulation and strategy for the ICT sector.
The Ministry commonly known as Ministry of ICT & NG is made up of a number of Directorates which include: ICT Infrastructure Planning, Information & National Guidance, and ICT Services.
The Ministry has a number of affiliated institutions for support to achieve its mission. The institutions include; Uganda Communications Commission (UCC); National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U); Uganda Media Centre; Government Citizens Interaction Centre; Uganda Broadcasting Corporation; Posta Uganda; and Uganda Telecommunication Limited, among others.
Information Technology in Uganda is at a turning point with tremendous opportunities emerging and has been named among the fastest growing industries in the country.
Mandate:
Ministry of Information and Communications Technology is mandated to:
• Formulate, Implement Policies of Information and Communications Technology;
• Sustain, manage and oversee Information and Communications Technology infrastructure in Uganda;
• Regulate and quality assure Information and Communications Technology services; and
• Negotiate, conclude and implement bilateral and multilateral agreements regarding Information and Communications Technology in Uganda.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, Jane Aceng
https://health.go.ug/
The Ministry of Health is a Government Ministry responsible for one of the most important sectors that takes care of promoting a healthy and productive life for the population in Uganda. This Ministry aims to have the highest possible level of health services to all people in Uganda. This is approached by overseeing health services delivery, promotion, and prevention, curative, palliative and rehabilitative services at all levels.
Ministry of Health is engaged in the monitoring and provision of clinical support functions, regulatory functions and research activities related to health. This Ministry works with specialized health service bodies like: Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS), National Medical Stores, National Public Health Laboratories, National Drug Authority, Uganda National Health Research Organization (UNHRO), among others.
Mandate
The Ministry of Health is mandated to:
• Formulate policies related to health
• Coordinate dialogue with Health Development Partners.
• Support resource mobilization and budgeting, strategic planning, regulation, advising other ministries on health matters.
• Set standards and quality assurance, capacity development and technical support related to health.
• Provide National coordination of health services such as epidemic control, health research and monitoring and evaluation of the overall sector performance.
MINISTRY OF GENDER LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, Janat Mukwaya
https://www.gou.go.ug/ministry/ministry-gender-labour-and-social-development
The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development is a Government Ministry with a responsibility to empower communities in diverse areas. The Ministry promotes cultural growth, skills development and labour productivity while promoting gender equality, labour administration, social protection and transformation of communities.
This Ministry commonly called Ministry of Gender has one of its major tasks to ensure that all Ugandans enjoy better standards of living, especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
The Ministry came into being by a constitutional requirement of the 1995 Constitution, Chapters 4 and 16 which mandates government to: “empower communities to harness their potential through skills development, labor productivity and cultural growth.” The constitution advocates for protection and promotion of fundamental rights of the poor and other vulnerable groups as well as institutions of traditional or cultural leaders.
It is comprised of the Social Development Sector (SDS) that promotes issues of social protection, gender equality, equity, human rights, culture, decent work conditions and empowerment for different groups such as women, children, the unemployed youth, internally displaced persons, the older persons and persons with disabilities.
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is the lead agency for this sector and is charged with the development and implementation of the Social Development Investment Plan (SDIP) with the mandate to empower communities to harness their potential through cultural growth, skills development and labor productivity for sustainable and gender responsive development. `
Mandate:
The mandate of the Ministry is to:
• Empower communities to appreciate, access, participate in, manage and demand accountability in public and community-based initiatives;
• Protect vulnerable persons from deprivation and livelihood risks;
• Create an enabling environment for increasing employment opportunities and productivity for improved livelihoods and social security for all, especially the poor and vulnerable;
• Ensure that issues of inequality and exclusion in access to services across all sectors and at all levels are addressed; and
• Improve performance of SD institutions to coordinate and implement the SDIP at various levels.
Some of the agencies that assist the Ministry to achieve its objectives are: the National Theatre, Industrial Court, and National Children’s Remand Homes, among others.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Matia Kasaija
https://www.finance.go.ug/
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is a Government Ministry which plays an important role to ensure mobilization of public resources for the whole Government. The Ministry commonly known as Ministry of Finance is further charged to oversee how these resources are accounted for as they target to benefit all Ugandans.
The Ministry is also concerned with matters of achieving the fastest rate of economic transformation alongside emerging economies. It targets to formulate sound economic policies that lead to sustainable economic growth and development. The ministry is organized with Directorates of Budget, Economic Affairs, Accountant General’s Office and departments of Finance and Administration.
Mandate
Ministry of Finance is mandated to:
• Develop and monitor appropriate policies and strategies that guide annual and medium-term expenditure
• Prepare the annual National Budget and medium-term expenditure allocations
• Formulate, review and appraise projects and programs in liaison with line Ministries and Institutions
• Review and update of the Public Investment Plan
• Execute and monitor the annual National Budget
• Coordinate releases of funds for both recurrent and development activities in Central and Local Governments
• Formulate tax policies aimed at generating domestic revenue for Government expenditure
• Develop appropriate fiscal and monetary policies
• Prepare of medium- and long-term development plans in association with the National Planning Authority
• Coordinate policies that promote institutional capacity and development of the public and private sector
• Mobilize domestic and external resources
• Formulate strategies for appropriate external and internal public debt management
• Facilitate trade and regional integration initiatives within the East African Community, and the COMESA region
• Harmonize and monitor the National Public Procurement Policy with International and Regional Organizations' Procurement and Trade Policy Agreements
• Produce timely, accurate and reliable financial management information that meets professional standards and conforms to internationally accepted best practices
• Oversee and implement the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS)
• Ensure appropriateness of internal control systems and internal audit functions throughout Government
• Provide overall framework for control of public resources and expenditure
• Ensure that Accounting Officers observe the Public Finance and Accountability Act 2003 and associated Financial Regulations
• Set standards for professionalism for Accounts Cadres in Government
• Ensure provision is made for the security of Government's financial and non-financial assets
• Maintain a register of public debt
• Manage fiscal data for Government Departments and Agencies
• Provide information technology related finance support services to Government Ministries and Agencies
• Carry out financial transaction processing and reporting
Some of the agencies that help the Ministry achieve its mandate are: Uganda Revenue Authority, Office of the Auditor General, Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Financial Intelligence Authority, Bank of Uganda, National Social Security Fund, Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority, Capital Markets Authority, Uganda Securities Exchange, Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority, National Planning Authority, National Gaming Board and Uganda Investment Authority, among others.
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT, Irene Nafuna Muloni
https://www.energyandminerals.go.ug/
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is a Government Ministry to manage utilization of energy, petroleum and mineral resources for development of Uganda and its people.
The Ministry is concerned with matters such as oil and petroleum resources, energy policy, investments in mining, the establishment of new power generating infrastructure using hydro power, thermal power, solar power and nuclear power. Currently, the two largest power development projects in the country are the 183MW Isimba Power Station in early April, 2019, and the 600MW Karuma Power Station, fully coming to the national grid by 2020. A 20MW Solar plant was also commissioned in Gomba, Central Uganda in March, 2019. The viability of a nuclear-powered electricity-producing plant is being seriously considered. The Ministry is organized into five main departments to carry out its role. These are: Departments of Energy Resources, Geological Survey and Mines, Petroleum Exploration and Production, Petroleum Supplies, and Support Services which caters for Administration, Accounting, and Human Resources.
Mandate Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mandated:
• To provide policy guidance in the development and exploitation of the energy and mineral resources.
• To create an enabling environment in order to attract investment in the development, provision and utilization of energy and mineral resources.
• To acquire, process and interpret technical data in order to establish the energy and mineral resource potential of the country.
• To inspect, regulate, monitor and evaluate activities of private companies in energy and mineral sectors so that the resources are developed, exploited and used on a rational and sustainable basis.
Some of the agencies that assist the Ministry achieve its objectives are: Rural Electrification Agency, Electricity Regulatory Authority, Petroleum Authority of Uganda, Uganda National Oil Company, Atomic Energy Council, Uganda Electricity Generation Company, and Uganda Electricity Transmission Company, among others.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS, Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi
https://www.education.go.ug/
The Ministry of Education and Sports is a Government Ministry to ensure provision of quality education and sports services in the country. This Ministry is one of the key social service delivery sectors charged with Universal Primary Education (UPE), Universal Post Primary Education and Training (UPPET) as well as Sports for enhancing citizens’ wellness and productivity.
Ministry of Education as it is commonly known has Directorates that include: Basic and Secondary Education; Higher, Technical, Vocational Education and Training; Education Standards; and Industrial Training.
This Ministry has affiliated institutions like: Education Service Commission (ESC); Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB); Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board(UBTEB); Uganda Allied Health Examination Board; Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examination Board; National Council for Higher Education (NCHE); National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC); National Council of Sports; and Uganda National Commission for UNESCO (UNATCOM).
Ministry of Education is the overseer of the Education sector promoting Public and Private Education systems.
Mandate
Ministry of Education and Sports is mandated to:
• Ensure universal and equitable access to quality basic education for all children through Early Childhood Care and Development for children up to 8 years, Universal Primary Education for children from 6 years to 12 years and Education for the disadvantaged groups from 6 years to 18 years.
• Improve the Quality of Education in the following levels: - In Primary Education by ensuring pass rates in literacy and numeracy (at the appropriate class grade) levels through the National Assessment of Progress of Education (NAPE); In Post-primary Education by ensuring attainment of targets and pass rates in English, Mathematics, Science and Information Technology.
• Ensure equal access by Gender, District and Special Needs at all levels of Education.
• Build capacity of districts by helping Education Managers acquire and improve on their knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to plan, monitor, account and perform managerial functions.
MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, Kirunda Kivejinja
https://www.meaca.go.ug
The Ministry of East African Community Affairs is a Government Ministry responsible for coordinating the country affairs with those of the region in East Africa.
The Ministry is the in charge of the integration process of the East African Community (EAC). The EAC is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. These are countries which have come together to form a community that is on course to integrate various Government services and international relations protocols.
The Treaty for the establishment of the East African Community was signed on 30 November 1999 and entered into force on 7 July 2000 following its ratification by the original three Partner States – Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi acceded to the EAC Treaty on 18 June 2007 and became full Members of the Community with effect from 1 July 2007. South Sudan joined much later.
Mandate
Ministry of East African Community Affairs is mandated to:
• Coordinate national input into the implementation of the East African Community (EAC) Customs Union, Common Market, Monetary Union, and the forthcoming Political Federation;
• Coordinate the harmonization of EAC Sector based activities, policies, projects and programmes
• Liaise with the Public and Private Sectors, Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society, and other stakeholders on East African Community matters.
• Maintain and enhance linkages between EAC organs, Institutions, and Uganda Ministries and Institutions.
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, Adolf Mwesige
http://www.defence.go.ug/
The Ministry of Defence is a Government Ministry responsible for the National Defence and Security of the country. The Ministry of Defense has both the army and civilian personnel to carry out its mandate. The civilian arm supports and facilitates the Ministry and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) while the Armed forces are responsible for the National defence and Security.
The Ministry is the overseer of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. This is to ensure that a professional Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force which is accountable to the people while focusing on their protecting, defending national sovereignty and contributing to regional stability is steadily built.
A Permanent Secretary is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer for the whole Ministry with Departments of Finance, Administration and Logistics.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES, Vincent Ssempijja
https://www.gou.go.ug/ministry/ministry-agriculture-animal-industry-and-fisheries
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is a Government Ministry charged with creating an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector. It is commonly known as Ministry of Agriculture and carries out its role by enhancing crop production, improving food and nutrition security, widening export base and improved incomes of the farmers.
The Ministry is the overseer of the Agricultural sector where it formulates, reviews and implement national policies, plans, strategies, regulations and standards and enforce laws, regulations and standards along the value chain of crops, livestock and fisheries.
The Ministry of Agriculture has Directorates which include: Animal Resources; Crop Resources; Fisheries Resources; and Agricultural Extension Services.
The Ministry has specialized units and agencies through which it achieves it mission. They are: National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS); National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), National Animal Genetic Resource Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), Coordinating Office for the Control of Trypanosomiasis in Uganda (COCTU), Diary Development Authority (DDA); Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA); and Cotton Development Organization (CDO), among others.
Mandate
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is mandated to:
• Formulate, review and implement national policies, plans, strategies, regulations and standards and enforce laws, regulations and standards along the value chain of crops, livestock and fisheries;
• Control and manage epidemics and disasters, and support the control of sporadic and endemic diseases, pests and vectors;
• Regulate the use of agricultural chemicals, veterinary drugs, biological, planting and stocking materials as well as other inputs;
• Support the development of infrastructure and use of water for agricultural production along livestock, crop and fisheries value chains;
• Establish sustainable systems to collect, process, maintain and disseminate agricultural statistics and information;
• Support provision of planting and stocking materials and other inputs to increase production and commercialization of agriculture for food security and household income;
• Develop public infrastructure to support production, quality / safety assurance and value-addition along the livestock, crop and fisheries commodity chains;
• Monitor, inspect, evaluate and harmonize activities in the agricultural sector including local governments;
• Strengthen human and institutional capacity and mobilize financial and technical resources for delivery of agricultural services; and
• Develop and promote collaborative mechanisms nationally, regionally and internationally on issues pertaining to the sector.
MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES, Amelia Kyambadde
http://www.mtic.go.ug/
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is a Government Ministry responsible for promoting trade, industry and cooperatives for the development of the country.
This Ministry is to ensure expansion and diversification of trade, cooperatives, environmentally sustainable industrialization, appropriate technology, conservation and preservation of other tradable national products. The roles above are targeted at generating wealth to benefit the country socially and economically.
This Ministry has affiliated institutions like Uganda Commodity Exchange Limited (UCE), Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC), Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB) and Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) to carry out its role.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has the following Departments: External Trade, Internal Trade, Cooperative Development, Industry and Technology, Finance and Administration.
Mandate
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is mandated to:
• Promote External and Internal trade
• To formulate policies and regulations for sustainable development of, trade, industrialization and technology, and co-operative.
• Oversee and facilitate implementation of strategies and programmes aimed at trade, industry and cooperatives development in Uganda.
• Inspect, monitor and evaluate the progress, standards, state and efficiency of the various sectors, under the trade, industry and cooperatives.
• Conduct studies and evaluate the impact of the policies of this sector in regard to advancement of the diversification, effect on the poverty eradication programs.
• Assess the need and where necessary, mobilize resources to support balanced industrial, co-operatives, and entrepreneurial development.
• Collect, process, analyse, and disseminate national and international data/information on the sectors and (provide an input for) rational decision-making.
• Participate in negotiations and implementations of arrangements relating to international and national treaties of the diversified sector.
The President of Uganda is provided for under Article 98 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. The mandate of the President is provided for under Article 99 of the Constitution where all executive authority in Uganda is vested in the President. Article 108 of the Constitution also provides for H.E, the Vice President.
The institution of State House facilitates and supports the President, the Vice President and their families and provide the official linkages with government, foreign diplomats and the general public. The mandate of State House is to provide at all times, support to the Presidency in order to facilitate effective and efficient performance of its constitutional and administrative responsibilities as well as to cater for the welfare and security of the President, the Vice President and that of their families.
Office of the Principal Private Secretary to the President, Molly Naawe Kamukama
The Private Office and Household of H.E the President is headed by the Principal Private Secretary (PPS) as the overall coordinator, supervisor and manager of the related staff and functional units. All heads of related units as well as private secretaries report to the PPS.
Office of the Deputy Principal Private Secretary to the President
The Deputy Principal Private Secretary (DPPS) assists the Principal Private Secretary in general administration and management of selected correspondences. In addition, to reduce the span of control and enable the PPS operate more efficiently, some of the Private Secretaries are required to report directly to the DPPS from time to time.
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, Ruhakana Rugunda
https://opm.go.ug/
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is a Government Ministry through which the Prime Minister of Uganda provides leadership to the Ministers under the Executive Arm of Government. The Prime Minister is the Leader of Government Business in Parliament established by the Constitution of Uganda under Article 108A. This specifies, in addition, that the Premier is responsible for coordination and implementation of Government Policies across Ministries, Departments and other Public Institutions.
This Ministry has a long-term mission to instil and maintain efficient and effective systems in Government that enable Uganda to develop rapidly. This Ministry commonly called OPM is made up of various directorates including: Strategic Coordination & Implementation; Monitoring and Evaluation; Directorate in charge of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Refugees; Directorate in Charge of Special Programs of Northern Uganda, Karomoja, Luwero - Rwenzori and Teso Sub regions Affairs; and Directorate of Administration and Finance.
Mandate
Office of the Prime Minister is empowered to:
• Lead Government Business in Parliament;
• Monitor and Evaluate implementation of Government Policies and Programmes;
• Coordinate the implementation of Government Policies, Programmes and Projects under a National Institutional Framework;
• Coordinate development of capacities for prevention, preparedness, and response to natural and human induced Disasters and Refugees; and
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Special Government Policies and programmes for Northern Uganda, Luwero, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Bunyoro and Teso regional Affairs.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, H. E. Yoweri K Museveni
https://www.op.go.ug/
Office of the President (OP) is a Government Ministry through which the Minister for the Presidency on behalf of the Executive provides leadership in public policy management and good governance for National Development. This Ministry was established by the Constitution of Uganda under Articles 98 and 108 which specify that there shall be a President of Uganda who shall be the Head of State, Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Fountain of Honour.
This Ministry commonly called to as OP is made up of various departments including: Cabinet Secretariat, Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, Directorate of Economic Affairs and Research, Security/Intelligence Organizations (Internal Security and External Security Organization); and National Honours and Awards Chancery, among others.
3.1 Mandate
The Office of the President is empowered to:
• Support the provision of overall leadership in public policy management and promotion of good governance in public institutions;
• Provide efficient and effective support to Cabinet in discharge of its constitutional mandate of formulating and implementing government policies;
• Cultivate and promote a favourable positive image of Uganda for enhancement of trade, investment and national culture;
• Ensure that Government policies, programs and projects are adequately communicated, monitored and evaluated;
• Mobilize the population towards achieving social and economic development and to promote "Prosperity for All" programs;
• Coordinate all Agencies fighting the HIV/AIDS Pandemic;
• Detect, prevent and curtail the commission of politically motivated crime and provide intelligence information to other agencies;
• Promote good governance in public institutions and civil society; and
• Ensure the welfare and security of the President, Vice President and their families in an atmosphere of dignity and comfort.
MINISTRY OF WORKS, Monica Azuba Ntege
https://www.works.go.ug/
Ministry of Works and Transport is a Government Ministry responsible for one of the most important sectors that has a responsibility to plan, develop, and maintain transport infrastructure and engineering works in the country. This Ministry aims to have the highest possible level of an economic, efficient and effective transport and engineering works infrastructure in the country.
Ministry of Works, as it is commonly known, engages in the monitoring and provision of transport infrastructure support functions, regulatory functions and research activities related to roads, rail, water or air transport and other engineering works on behalf of Government of Uganda.
Ministry of Works is comprised of a number of Directorates which include: Transport, Engineering and Works; Finance and Administration, among others. In addition, there are other bodies like National Roads Safety Council and Transport Licensing Board affiliated to this Ministry. The Ministry also deals with specialized transport and engineering works agencies like: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and Uganda Road Fund to achieve its objectives.
Mandate
Ministry of Works and Transport is mandated to:
• Formulate policies related to transport and engineering works;
• Coordinate dialogue with Transport and Engineering Works Development Partners;
• Support resource mobilization and budgeting, strategic planning, regulation, advising other ministries on Transport and Engineering matters;
• Set standards and quality assurance, capacity development and technical support related to transport and engineering works;
• Provide national coordination of transport and engineering works in the areas of research, monitoring and evaluation of the overall sector performance.
MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT, Sam Cheptoris
https://www.mwe.go.ug/
The Ministry of Water and Environment is a Government Ministry mandated to ensure provision of quality water and environmental protection services in the country. This Ministry is one of the key social service delivery sectors charged with management and sustainable utilization of water and environment resources for the betterment of the population of Uganda.
Ministry of Water as it is commonly known, has Directorates that include: Water Resources Management, Water Development, and Environmental Affairs. This Ministry has affiliated institutions like National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and National Forestry Authority (NFA), among others to carry out its role.
The role of this Ministry is to oversee a number of areas that include: development of public sanitary facilities, promotion of good practices of hygiene and sanitation in small towns and rural growth centres, water for production both on farm and off farm, water use and management for industries, commerce, wildlife and tourism.
Mandate
Ministry of Water and Environment is mandated to manage the sustainable utilization of water and environment resources, improve the quality water resources for population and ensure better access to water and environment resources in all parts of the country
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND ANTIQUITIES, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssubi
https://www.tourism.go.ug/
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is a Government Ministry with a responsibility to sustain tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage. This is aimed at contributing to transforming Uganda into a prosperous country. The Ministry has a mission to develop and promote the tourism, wildlife and heritage resources for enhancement of Uganda as a competitive and preferred tourist destination, with accelerated sector contribution to the national economy.
The Ministry commonly known as Ministry of Tourism is made up of a number of Departments which include: Tourism Development; Wildlife Conservation; Museum and Monuments; and Finance and Administration. The Ministry has a number of affiliated institutions through which its mission is achieved. They include: Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI), Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI), and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), among others. Tourism in Uganda is at a turning point with tremendous opportunities emerging and has been named among the World’s top tourists’ destinations.
Mandate
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is mandated to:
• Formulate, and implement Tourism, Wildlife and Cultural heritage policies;
• Sustain and manage wildlife and cultural heritage conservation areas;
• Diversify tourism products;
• Promote and market Uganda as a preferred tourism destination;
• Develop human resource capacity in Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage sector;
• Regulate and quality assure Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage programs and services;
• Disseminate and manage Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Research, information; and
• Negotiate, conclude and implement bilateral and multilateral agreements on Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage in Uganda.
THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (MoSTI), Elioda Tumwesigye
https://mosti.go.ug/
The Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MoSTI) is a Government institution which was created in June, 2016 in recognition of the need by Government to explicitly prioritize issues relating to the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) as a key driver for economic development.
Mandate
• It is mandated to provide overall guidance and coordination for scientific research, development and the whole national innovation system in Uganda.
• It is also mandated to provide leadership, an enabling environment and resources for scientific research and knowledge-based development for industrialization, competitiveness and employment creation leading to a sustainable economy.
MoSTI has three (3) directorates which include: Science, Technology and Innovation Regulation, Science, Research and Innovation, and Techno-prenuership. The Ministry has got agencies through which it seeks to achieve the overall mission and they are: Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST); Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI); Kiira Motors Corporation; and Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID), among others.
Functions
The functions of MoSTI include:
• Formulation of policies, plans and programs pertaining to Science, Technology and Innovation;
• Identification of national science technology and innovation priorities;
• Coordination, implementation and evaluation of science, technology and innovation programs;
• Monitoring the utilization of science technology and innovation by the public and private sectors for national development;
• Creating awareness and appreciation of STI for National Development;
• Providing technical support for Uganda's bilateral and multilateral science and technology programs; and
• Supporting public private partnerships in science technology and innovation.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, Wilson Muruli Mukasa
https://publicservice.go.ug/
The Ministry of Public Service is a Government Ministry providing strategic and managerial leadership on all matters of Human Resource in Uganda’s Public Service. The Ministry is geared towards facilitating an efficient and effective Public Service through taking care of enabling policies, systems and structures. This focuses on performance for national development and improved quality of life in Uganda.
Ministry of Public Service has a number of affiliated institutions for support to achieve its mission. The institutions include: Public Service Commission (PSC), and Civil Service College. Ministry of Public Service has a number of Directorates which include Human Resource Management; Inspection and Quality Assurance; and Management Services.
Mandate:
Ministry of Public Service is mandated to:
• Formulate and implement policies on Human Resources Management in the Public Service;
• Sustain, manage and oversee systems, procedures and structures of Public Service in Uganda;
• Regulate and quality assure Human Resource in the Public Service; and
• Negotiate, conclude and implement bilateral and multilateral agreements regarding Human Resource in Uganda's Public Service.
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Tom Butime
https://www.molg.go.ug/
The Ministry of Local Government is a Government Ministry responsible for guidance and overall vision of Government in local Governments. The Ministry oversees the Government structures and operations at local levels in Uganda such that they are harmonized and supported to bring about socio-economic transformation of the whole country.
The Ministry composed of two Directorates of Local Government Administration and Inspection and works towards sustainable, efficient and effective service delivery in the decentralized system of governance.
Mandate:
The Ministry of Local Government is empowered: -
• To inspect, monitor, and where necessary offer technical advice/assistance, support supervision and training to all Local Governments.
• To coordinate and advise Local Governments for purposes of harmonization and advocacy.
• To act a liaison/linkage Ministry with respect to other Central Government Ministries and Departments, Agencies, Private Sector, Regional and International Organizations.
• To research, analyse, develop and formulate national policies on all taxes, fees, levies, rates for Local Governments.
MINISTRY OF LANDS, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Betty Amongi
http://mlhud.go.ug/
The Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development is a Government Ministry responsible for all matters concerning lands, housing and urban development. The Ministry is also tasked to put in place policies and initiate laws responsible for sustainable land management aimed at promoting sustainable housing for all and fostering orderly urban development in the country.
The Ministry commonly known as the Ministry of Lands has several Directorates which include: Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development, and Directorate of Housing, among others. The Ministry has a number of affiliated institutions for support to achieve its mission. The institutions include; Uganda Land Commission (ULC), National Housing Construction Cooperation (NHCC) and Uganda Land Fund (ULF), among others. Land and housing in Uganda are among the fastest growing industries in the country as the economy and population grow.
Mandate:
Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development is mandated to:
• Formulate national policies, strategies and programmes in the lands, housing and urban development sectors;
• Initiate, review and make amendments to existing legislation in lands, housing and urban development sub sectors;
• Set national standards for matters regarding sustainable use and development of land and provision of safe, planned and improved housing/human settlements;
• Monitor and coordinate initiatives in the Local Governments as regards the lands, housing and urban development sub sectors;
• Provide support, supervision and technical back-stopping to Local Governments on matters regarding lands, housing and urban development;
• Make new maps and update existing ones;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders for the mobilization of resources in support of national lands, housing and urban development initiatives;
• Liaise with neighbouring countries for the proper maintenance of territorial boundaries
• Provide guidance and effective management of lands, housing and urbanization;
• Mobilization of financial and technical assistance for the development of lands, housing and urban development sub sectors.
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS, Kahinda Otafire
https://www.justice.go.ug/
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is a Government Ministry that ensures that Uganda as a country upholds the rule of law, good governance and takes charge of the legal due process for all citizens and residents.
This Ministry also provides legal advice and services to Government, its allied institutions and to the general public and supports the machinery that provides the legal framework for good governance.
This Ministry has a long-term mission to promote and facilitate efficient and effective machinery capable of providing laws for good governance and delivery of legal advice all bodies related to Government and the public.
Mandate
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is empowered to:
• To represent Government in civil suits for and against Government;
• To carry out legal advisory services and that is to drafting, perusal and clearance of contracts, treaties, provision of legal opinion on Government borrowing;
• To draft bills and statutory instruments;
• To regulate the legal profession and legal education;
• To administer estates of deceased, unsound and missing persons;
• To collect Non-Tax Revenue.
Some of the agencies that assist the Ministry to achieve its objectives are: Uganda Registration Services Bureau, Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Administrator General, Judicial Service Commission, and the Law Council, among others.
MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Haji Abubaker Jeje Odongo
https://www.mia.go.ug/
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is a Government Ministry mandated to facilitate the legal and orderly movement of persons to and from Uganda, regulate the residence of immigrants in the country, verify and process Uganda citizenship and enforce national and regional immigration laws for the development and security of Uganda.
The Ministry is the overseer of a number of Government bodies which include; Uganda Police Force; Uganda Prisons Services and National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA), among others. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is also a member of Justice Law and Order Sector.
This Ministry has a long-term mission to ensure and maintain internal security, peace and stability. This entails ensuring that law and order is maintained, citizens and foreigners’ residence and movements are well facilitated and to oversee Uganda’s internal security. The Ministry is made up of a number of directorates and departments which include: Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, and Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories. The departments include: Finance and Administration, National Community Service Programme, National Focal Point for Small Arms and Light Weapons, NGO Board; and Amnesty Commission.
The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control under the Ministry also doubles as the Secretariat of the National Citizenship and Immigration Board.
Mandate
Ministry of Internal affairs is mandated to:
• Keep peace, law and order.
• Provide forensic and scientific analytical testing and services.
• Ensure safe custody, humane treatment and rehabilitation of offenders.
• Regulate and facilitate movement of people in and out of the country.
• Implement the Amnesty Act, 2000
• Implement the Community Service Programme as an Alternative sentence under the criminal justice system.
• Coordinate and address the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons.
• Registering and monitoring of Non-Governmental Organizations.
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE (ICT & NG), Frank Tumwebaze
https://ict.go.ug/ict.go.ug/
The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance (ICT & NG) is a Government Ministry providing strategic and technical leadership, overall coordination, support and advocacy on all matters of policy, law, regulation and strategy for the ICT sector.
The Ministry commonly known as Ministry of ICT & NG is made up of a number of Directorates which include: ICT Infrastructure Planning, Information & National Guidance, and ICT Services.
The Ministry has a number of affiliated institutions for support to achieve its mission. The institutions include; Uganda Communications Commission (UCC); National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U); Uganda Media Centre; Government Citizens Interaction Centre; Uganda Broadcasting Corporation; Posta Uganda; and Uganda Telecommunication Limited, among others.
Information Technology in Uganda is at a turning point with tremendous opportunities emerging and has been named among the fastest growing industries in the country.
Mandate:
Ministry of Information and Communications Technology is mandated to:
• Formulate, Implement Policies of Information and Communications Technology;
• Sustain, manage and oversee Information and Communications Technology infrastructure in Uganda;
• Regulate and quality assure Information and Communications Technology services; and
• Negotiate, conclude and implement bilateral and multilateral agreements regarding Information and Communications Technology in Uganda.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, Jane Aceng
https://health.go.ug/
The Ministry of Health is a Government Ministry responsible for one of the most important sectors that takes care of promoting a healthy and productive life for the population in Uganda. This Ministry aims to have the highest possible level of health services to all people in Uganda. This is approached by overseeing health services delivery, promotion, and prevention, curative, palliative and rehabilitative services at all levels.
Ministry of Health is engaged in the monitoring and provision of clinical support functions, regulatory functions and research activities related to health. This Ministry works with specialized health service bodies like: Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS), National Medical Stores, National Public Health Laboratories, National Drug Authority, Uganda National Health Research Organization (UNHRO), among others.
Mandate
The Ministry of Health is mandated to:
• Formulate policies related to health
• Coordinate dialogue with Health Development Partners.
• Support resource mobilization and budgeting, strategic planning, regulation, advising other ministries on health matters.
• Set standards and quality assurance, capacity development and technical support related to health.
• Provide National coordination of health services such as epidemic control, health research and monitoring and evaluation of the overall sector performance.
MINISTRY OF GENDER LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, Janat Mukwaya
https://www.gou.go.ug/ministry/ministry-gender-labour-and-social-development
The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development is a Government Ministry with a responsibility to empower communities in diverse areas. The Ministry promotes cultural growth, skills development and labour productivity while promoting gender equality, labour administration, social protection and transformation of communities.
This Ministry commonly called Ministry of Gender has one of its major tasks to ensure that all Ugandans enjoy better standards of living, especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
The Ministry came into being by a constitutional requirement of the 1995 Constitution, Chapters 4 and 16 which mandates government to: “empower communities to harness their potential through skills development, labor productivity and cultural growth.” The constitution advocates for protection and promotion of fundamental rights of the poor and other vulnerable groups as well as institutions of traditional or cultural leaders.
It is comprised of the Social Development Sector (SDS) that promotes issues of social protection, gender equality, equity, human rights, culture, decent work conditions and empowerment for different groups such as women, children, the unemployed youth, internally displaced persons, the older persons and persons with disabilities.
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is the lead agency for this sector and is charged with the development and implementation of the Social Development Investment Plan (SDIP) with the mandate to empower communities to harness their potential through cultural growth, skills development and labor productivity for sustainable and gender responsive development. `
Mandate:
The mandate of the Ministry is to:
• Empower communities to appreciate, access, participate in, manage and demand accountability in public and community-based initiatives;
• Protect vulnerable persons from deprivation and livelihood risks;
• Create an enabling environment for increasing employment opportunities and productivity for improved livelihoods and social security for all, especially the poor and vulnerable;
• Ensure that issues of inequality and exclusion in access to services across all sectors and at all levels are addressed; and
• Improve performance of SD institutions to coordinate and implement the SDIP at various levels.
Some of the agencies that assist the Ministry to achieve its objectives are: the National Theatre, Industrial Court, and National Children’s Remand Homes, among others.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Matia Kasaija
https://www.finance.go.ug/
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is a Government Ministry which plays an important role to ensure mobilization of public resources for the whole Government. The Ministry commonly known as Ministry of Finance is further charged to oversee how these resources are accounted for as they target to benefit all Ugandans.
The Ministry is also concerned with matters of achieving the fastest rate of economic transformation alongside emerging economies. It targets to formulate sound economic policies that lead to sustainable economic growth and development. The ministry is organized with Directorates of Budget, Economic Affairs, Accountant General’s Office and departments of Finance and Administration.
Mandate
Ministry of Finance is mandated to:
• Develop and monitor appropriate policies and strategies that guide annual and medium-term expenditure
• Prepare the annual National Budget and medium-term expenditure allocations
• Formulate, review and appraise projects and programs in liaison with line Ministries and Institutions
• Review and update of the Public Investment Plan
• Execute and monitor the annual National Budget
• Coordinate releases of funds for both recurrent and development activities in Central and Local Governments
• Formulate tax policies aimed at generating domestic revenue for Government expenditure
• Develop appropriate fiscal and monetary policies
• Prepare of medium- and long-term development plans in association with the National Planning Authority
• Coordinate policies that promote institutional capacity and development of the public and private sector
• Mobilize domestic and external resources
• Formulate strategies for appropriate external and internal public debt management
• Facilitate trade and regional integration initiatives within the East African Community, and the COMESA region
• Harmonize and monitor the National Public Procurement Policy with International and Regional Organizations' Procurement and Trade Policy Agreements
• Produce timely, accurate and reliable financial management information that meets professional standards and conforms to internationally accepted best practices
• Oversee and implement the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS)
• Ensure appropriateness of internal control systems and internal audit functions throughout Government
• Provide overall framework for control of public resources and expenditure
• Ensure that Accounting Officers observe the Public Finance and Accountability Act 2003 and associated Financial Regulations
• Set standards for professionalism for Accounts Cadres in Government
• Ensure provision is made for the security of Government's financial and non-financial assets
• Maintain a register of public debt
• Manage fiscal data for Government Departments and Agencies
• Provide information technology related finance support services to Government Ministries and Agencies
• Carry out financial transaction processing and reporting
Some of the agencies that help the Ministry achieve its mandate are: Uganda Revenue Authority, Office of the Auditor General, Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Financial Intelligence Authority, Bank of Uganda, National Social Security Fund, Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority, Capital Markets Authority, Uganda Securities Exchange, Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority, National Planning Authority, National Gaming Board and Uganda Investment Authority, among others.
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT, Irene Nafuna Muloni
https://www.energyandminerals.go.ug/
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is a Government Ministry to manage utilization of energy, petroleum and mineral resources for development of Uganda and its people.
The Ministry is concerned with matters such as oil and petroleum resources, energy policy, investments in mining, the establishment of new power generating infrastructure using hydro power, thermal power, solar power and nuclear power. Currently, the two largest power development projects in the country are the 183MW Isimba Power Station in early April, 2019, and the 600MW Karuma Power Station, fully coming to the national grid by 2020. A 20MW Solar plant was also commissioned in Gomba, Central Uganda in March, 2019. The viability of a nuclear-powered electricity-producing plant is being seriously considered. The Ministry is organized into five main departments to carry out its role. These are: Departments of Energy Resources, Geological Survey and Mines, Petroleum Exploration and Production, Petroleum Supplies, and Support Services which caters for Administration, Accounting, and Human Resources.
Mandate Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mandated:
• To provide policy guidance in the development and exploitation of the energy and mineral resources.
• To create an enabling environment in order to attract investment in the development, provision and utilization of energy and mineral resources.
• To acquire, process and interpret technical data in order to establish the energy and mineral resource potential of the country.
• To inspect, regulate, monitor and evaluate activities of private companies in energy and mineral sectors so that the resources are developed, exploited and used on a rational and sustainable basis.
Some of the agencies that assist the Ministry achieve its objectives are: Rural Electrification Agency, Electricity Regulatory Authority, Petroleum Authority of Uganda, Uganda National Oil Company, Atomic Energy Council, Uganda Electricity Generation Company, and Uganda Electricity Transmission Company, among others.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS, Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi
https://www.education.go.ug/
The Ministry of Education and Sports is a Government Ministry to ensure provision of quality education and sports services in the country. This Ministry is one of the key social service delivery sectors charged with Universal Primary Education (UPE), Universal Post Primary Education and Training (UPPET) as well as Sports for enhancing citizens’ wellness and productivity.
Ministry of Education as it is commonly known has Directorates that include: Basic and Secondary Education; Higher, Technical, Vocational Education and Training; Education Standards; and Industrial Training.
This Ministry has affiliated institutions like: Education Service Commission (ESC); Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB); Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board(UBTEB); Uganda Allied Health Examination Board; Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examination Board; National Council for Higher Education (NCHE); National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC); National Council of Sports; and Uganda National Commission for UNESCO (UNATCOM).
Ministry of Education is the overseer of the Education sector promoting Public and Private Education systems.
Mandate
Ministry of Education and Sports is mandated to:
• Ensure universal and equitable access to quality basic education for all children through Early Childhood Care and Development for children up to 8 years, Universal Primary Education for children from 6 years to 12 years and Education for the disadvantaged groups from 6 years to 18 years.
• Improve the Quality of Education in the following levels: - In Primary Education by ensuring pass rates in literacy and numeracy (at the appropriate class grade) levels through the National Assessment of Progress of Education (NAPE); In Post-primary Education by ensuring attainment of targets and pass rates in English, Mathematics, Science and Information Technology.
• Ensure equal access by Gender, District and Special Needs at all levels of Education.
• Build capacity of districts by helping Education Managers acquire and improve on their knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to plan, monitor, account and perform managerial functions.
MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, Kirunda Kivejinja
https://www.meaca.go.ug
The Ministry of East African Community Affairs is a Government Ministry responsible for coordinating the country affairs with those of the region in East Africa.
The Ministry is the in charge of the integration process of the East African Community (EAC). The EAC is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. These are countries which have come together to form a community that is on course to integrate various Government services and international relations protocols.
The Treaty for the establishment of the East African Community was signed on 30 November 1999 and entered into force on 7 July 2000 following its ratification by the original three Partner States – Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi acceded to the EAC Treaty on 18 June 2007 and became full Members of the Community with effect from 1 July 2007. South Sudan joined much later.
Mandate
Ministry of East African Community Affairs is mandated to:
• Coordinate national input into the implementation of the East African Community (EAC) Customs Union, Common Market, Monetary Union, and the forthcoming Political Federation;
• Coordinate the harmonization of EAC Sector based activities, policies, projects and programmes
• Liaise with the Public and Private Sectors, Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society, and other stakeholders on East African Community matters.
• Maintain and enhance linkages between EAC organs, Institutions, and Uganda Ministries and Institutions.
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, Adolf Mwesige
http://www.defence.go.ug/
The Ministry of Defence is a Government Ministry responsible for the National Defence and Security of the country. The Ministry of Defense has both the army and civilian personnel to carry out its mandate. The civilian arm supports and facilitates the Ministry and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) while the Armed forces are responsible for the National defence and Security.
The Ministry is the overseer of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. This is to ensure that a professional Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force which is accountable to the people while focusing on their protecting, defending national sovereignty and contributing to regional stability is steadily built.
A Permanent Secretary is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer for the whole Ministry with Departments of Finance, Administration and Logistics.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES, Vincent Ssempijja
https://www.gou.go.ug/ministry/ministry-agriculture-animal-industry-and-fisheries
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is a Government Ministry charged with creating an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector. It is commonly known as Ministry of Agriculture and carries out its role by enhancing crop production, improving food and nutrition security, widening export base and improved incomes of the farmers.
The Ministry is the overseer of the Agricultural sector where it formulates, reviews and implement national policies, plans, strategies, regulations and standards and enforce laws, regulations and standards along the value chain of crops, livestock and fisheries.
The Ministry of Agriculture has Directorates which include: Animal Resources; Crop Resources; Fisheries Resources; and Agricultural Extension Services.
The Ministry has specialized units and agencies through which it achieves it mission. They are: National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS); National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), National Animal Genetic Resource Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), Coordinating Office for the Control of Trypanosomiasis in Uganda (COCTU), Diary Development Authority (DDA); Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA); and Cotton Development Organization (CDO), among others.
Mandate
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is mandated to:
• Formulate, review and implement national policies, plans, strategies, regulations and standards and enforce laws, regulations and standards along the value chain of crops, livestock and fisheries;
• Control and manage epidemics and disasters, and support the control of sporadic and endemic diseases, pests and vectors;
• Regulate the use of agricultural chemicals, veterinary drugs, biological, planting and stocking materials as well as other inputs;
• Support the development of infrastructure and use of water for agricultural production along livestock, crop and fisheries value chains;
• Establish sustainable systems to collect, process, maintain and disseminate agricultural statistics and information;
• Support provision of planting and stocking materials and other inputs to increase production and commercialization of agriculture for food security and household income;
• Develop public infrastructure to support production, quality / safety assurance and value-addition along the livestock, crop and fisheries commodity chains;
• Monitor, inspect, evaluate and harmonize activities in the agricultural sector including local governments;
• Strengthen human and institutional capacity and mobilize financial and technical resources for delivery of agricultural services; and
• Develop and promote collaborative mechanisms nationally, regionally and internationally on issues pertaining to the sector.
MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES, Amelia Kyambadde
http://www.mtic.go.ug/
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is a Government Ministry responsible for promoting trade, industry and cooperatives for the development of the country.
This Ministry is to ensure expansion and diversification of trade, cooperatives, environmentally sustainable industrialization, appropriate technology, conservation and preservation of other tradable national products. The roles above are targeted at generating wealth to benefit the country socially and economically.
This Ministry has affiliated institutions like Uganda Commodity Exchange Limited (UCE), Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC), Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB) and Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) to carry out its role.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has the following Departments: External Trade, Internal Trade, Cooperative Development, Industry and Technology, Finance and Administration.
Mandate
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is mandated to:
• Promote External and Internal trade
• To formulate policies and regulations for sustainable development of, trade, industrialization and technology, and co-operative.
• Oversee and facilitate implementation of strategies and programmes aimed at trade, industry and cooperatives development in Uganda.
• Inspect, monitor and evaluate the progress, standards, state and efficiency of the various sectors, under the trade, industry and cooperatives.
• Conduct studies and evaluate the impact of the policies of this sector in regard to advancement of the diversification, effect on the poverty eradication programs.
• Assess the need and where necessary, mobilize resources to support balanced industrial, co-operatives, and entrepreneurial development.
• Collect, process, analyse, and disseminate national and international data/information on the sectors and (provide an input for) rational decision-making.
• Participate in negotiations and implementations of arrangements relating to international and national treaties of the diversified sector.