Ministries of the Republic

KD

Dawati La Kiswahili

Coordinator's Office

To coordinate the promotion and use of Kiswahili as an official language across government communication.

Kampala Capital City Authority

Hon. Hajat Minsa Kabanda

To govern and manage the affairs of Kampala Capital City on behalf of the Central Government.

KA

Ministry for Karamoja Affairs

Hon. Davinia Anyakun

To coordinate the implementation of government programmes and development interventions in the Karamoja sub-region.

NU

Ministry for Northern Uganda

Beatrice Okori Akello

To coordinate recovery, peace and development programmes in Northern Uganda.

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries

Hon. Frank Tumwebaze

To transform subsistence agriculture into commercial agriculture for food security, employment and exports.

Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs

Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka

To defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda, and support civil authority in maintaining peace and security.

DP

Ministry of Disaster Preparedness

Hon. Sam Engola

To prepare for, respond to and mitigate disasters, and coordinate humanitarian relief.

EA

Ministry of East African Community Affairs

Hon. Rebecca Kadaga

To coordinate Uganda’s participation in the East African Community integration agenda.

Ministry of Education and Sports

Hon. Janet K. Museveni

To provide, support, guide and regulate quality education, training and sports for national integration and development.

EN

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza

To establish, promote and sustainably manage energy and mineral resources for national development.

Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development

Hon. Henry Musasizi

To formulate sound economic and fiscal policies, mobilise resources and ensure efficient allocation of public funds.

FA

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Hon. Adonia Ayebare

To promote and protect Uganda’s national interests abroad and coordinate the country’s foreign relations.

GL

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu

To promote gender equality, social protection and labour productivity for sustainable development.

Ministry of Health

Hon. Chris Baryomunsi

To provide the highest possible level of health services to all people in Uganda through promotive, preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative care.

Ministry of ICT and National Guidance

Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba

To provide strategic and technical leadership on ICT and national guidance for socio-economic transformation.

IA

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu

To secure life and property through coordinated internal security, immigration control and community policing.

Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs

Hon. Norbert Mao

To provide legal advisory services to government and ensure access to justice for all Ugandans.

Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development

Hon. Judith Nabakooba

To ensure rational and sustainable use, effective management of land and orderly urban development.

LG

Ministry of Local Government

Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi

To guide, harmonise, mentor and advocate for all local governments to deliver services to the people.

PS

Ministry of Public Service

General Edward Katumba Wamala

To develop and manage a public service that is efficient, effective, accountable and responsive to the needs of citizens.

Ministry of Refugees & OPM Refugees Dept.

Hon. Hilary Onek

To coordinate refugee protection, settlement and integration in collaboration with humanitarian partners.

ST

Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation

Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki

To lead innovation and value addition in scientific research for economic competitiveness.

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

Hon. Tom Butime

To formulate and implement policies that promote sustainable tourism, wildlife conservation and heritage preservation.

TI

Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives

Hon. Sanjay Tana

To develop and promote a competitive and export-led private sector through trade, cooperative and industry development.

WE

Ministry of Water and Environment

Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Kahinda Otafiire

To promote and ensure rational and sustainable use, development and management of water and environment resources.

Ministry of Works and Transport

Hon. Fred Byamukama

To plan, develop and maintain economic, efficient and effective transport infrastructure and services.

Office of the President

Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda

Provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of national policies and programmes.

Office of the Prime Minister

Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja

To lead public policy implementation, coordination and monitoring of government business in Cabinet.

VP

Office of the Vice President

H.E. Jessica Alupo

Supports the President in the execution of the constitutional mandate.

SH

State House

State House Comptroller

To provide support to the Presidency so that the President can carry out constitutional and ceremonial duties.

KC

Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs

Hon. Hajat Minsa Kabanda

To provide political leadership and oversight for Kampala Capital City and the greater metropolitan area.

PARL

Parliament of Uganda

Speaker of Parliament

To legislate, represent citizens and oversee the Executive under the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.

JUD

The Judiciary

Chief Justice

To administer justice through courts of judicature, independently of the Executive and the Legislature.

UMC

Uganda Media Centre

Executive Director

To communicate government policies, programmes and projects to the public and coordinate official government messaging.

UCC

Uganda Communications Commission

Executive Director

To license and regulate communications services, including telecommunications, broadcasting and postal services.

NITA

National Information Technology Authority – Uganda

Executive Director

To coordinate, promote and monitor information technology in Uganda and deliver e-government services.

UBC

Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

Managing Director

To provide public radio and television broadcasting services as the national broadcaster.

NVPPL

Vision Group

Chief Executive Officer

To publish newspapers and operate media platforms, including New Vision, as a government-owned media house.

UPPC

Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation

Managing Director

To print official government publications, including the Uganda Gazette, statutes and parliamentary papers.

UICT

Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology

Principal

To train professionals in information and communications technology for government and the private sector.

POSTA

Posta Uganda

Managing Director

To provide national postal and related financial services through a countrywide network of post offices.

MCU

Media Council of Uganda

Chairperson

To regulate mass media practice, register journalists and handle complaints under the Press and Journalist Act.

UTL

Uganda Telecommunications Limited

Managing Director

To provide telecommunications infrastructure and services as a government-owned operator.

URA

Uganda Revenue Authority

Commissioner General

To assess, collect and account for central government tax revenue and provide advice on tax administration.

BOU

Bank of Uganda

Governor

To formulate and implement monetary policy, issue currency, supervise financial institutions and hold the country’s foreign reserves.

NPA

National Planning Authority

Executive Director

To produce comprehensive national development plans and monitor their implementation.

UBOS

Uganda Bureau of Statistics

Executive Director

To develop and maintain the National Statistical System and provide official statistics for planning and decision-making.

PPDA

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority

Executive Director

To regulate public procurement and disposal of public assets and ensure value for money in government spending.

UIA

Uganda Investment Authority

Director General

To promote, attract, facilitate and monitor investment in Uganda.

UDB

Uganda Development Bank

Chief Executive Officer

To provide development finance to key sectors that contribute to sustainable economic growth.

UDC

Uganda Development Corporation

Executive Director

To promote and facilitate industrial and economic development through investment in strategic enterprises.

FIA

Financial Intelligence Authority

Executive Director

To combat money laundering and financing of terrorism through financial intelligence and compliance supervision.

CMA

Capital Markets Authority

Chief Executive Officer

To promote, develop and regulate the capital markets industry in Uganda.

IRA

Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda

Chief Executive Officer

To supervise and regulate the insurance industry and protect the interests of policyholders.

URBRA

Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority

Chief Executive Officer

To regulate and supervise the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes.

NSSF

National Social Security Fund

Managing Director

To provide social security services to employees in the private sector through mandatory contributions and benefits.

MSC

Microfinance Support Centre

Executive Director

To provide affordable finance and capacity building to savings and credit cooperatives, microfinance institutions and SACCOs.

TAT

Tax Appeals Tribunal

Chairperson

To hear and determine tax disputes between taxpayers and the Uganda Revenue Authority.

OAG

Office of the Auditor General

Auditor General

To audit public accounts and report to Parliament on the proper use of public resources.

UEPB

Uganda Export Promotion Board

Executive Director

To promote and coordinate the development and marketing of Uganda’s exports.

NWSC

National Water and Sewerage Corporation

Managing Director

To provide water and sewerage services in urban centres on a commercially viable basis.

UNRA

Uganda National Roads Authority

Executive Director

To develop and maintain the national roads network and ferry services.

URF

Uganda Road Fund

Executive Director

To finance routine and periodic maintenance of public roads from the road user charge.

UCAA

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Director General

To promote the safe, regular, secure and efficient use and development of civil aviation in Uganda.

URC

Uganda Railways Corporation

Managing Director

To operate and maintain railway transport services and infrastructure in Uganda.

UEGCL

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited

Chief Executive Officer

To generate electricity from government power plants and develop new generation projects.

UETCL

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited

Managing Director

To operate the high-voltage transmission grid, system operator functions and bulk power purchase and sale.

UEDCL

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited

Managing Director

To own the electricity distribution network and oversee distribution of power to end users.

ERA

Electricity Regulatory Authority

Chief Executive Officer

To regulate generation, transmission, distribution, sale, export and import of electrical energy in Uganda.

PAU

Petroleum Authority of Uganda

Executive Director

To regulate the petroleum sector, including exploration, development, production and midstream operations.

UNOC

Uganda National Oil Company

Chief Executive Officer

To manage Uganda’s commercial interests in the petroleum sector and related downstream businesses.

NEMA

National Environment Management Authority

Executive Director

To coordinate, monitor and supervise all activities in the field of the environment.

NFA

National Forestry Authority

Executive Director

To manage central forest reserves and promote development of private forests and on-farm forestry.

UNMA

Uganda National Meteorological Authority

Executive Director

To provide weather, climate and early-warning services for agriculture, aviation, water and disaster management.

UPDF

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces

Chief of Defence Forces

To preserve and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda and cooperate with civilian authorities in emergencies.

UPF

Uganda Police Force

Inspector General of Police

To protect life and property, prevent and detect crime, and maintain law and order.

UPS

Uganda Prisons Service

Commissioner General of Prisons

To provide safe, secure and humane custody of offenders and support rehabilitation and reintegration.

ISO

Internal Security Organisation

Director General

To collect and process internal intelligence in order to detect and prevent threats to national security.

ESO

External Security Organisation

Director General

To collect foreign intelligence in defence of Uganda’s national security and interests abroad.

DCIC

Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control

Director

To manage citizenship, passports, visas and immigration control at ports of entry.

NIRA

National Identification and Registration Authority

Executive Director

To register persons, issue national identification cards and maintain the national identification register.

URSB

Uganda Registration Services Bureau

Registrar General

To register companies, business names, legal documents, intellectual property and civil marriages, and act as official receiver.

IG

Inspectorate of Government

Inspector General of Government

To promote good governance, enforce the Leadership Code and investigate corruption and maladministration in public office.

DPP

Directorate of Public Prosecutions

Director of Public Prosecutions

To prosecute criminal cases in the public interest and guide investigations by the police and other agencies.

UHRC

Uganda Human Rights Commission

Chairperson

To protect and promote fundamental human rights and freedoms and investigate human-rights violations.

JSC

Judicial Service Commission

Chairperson

To advise on the appointment of judicial officers, discipline the judiciary and educate the public on law and administration of justice.

PSC

Public Service Commission

Chairperson

To appoint, confirm, promote and discipline public officers in the mainstream public service.

HSC

Health Service Commission

Chairperson

To appoint, confirm, promote and discipline health workers in the public health service.

ESC

Education Service Commission

Chairperson

To appoint, confirm, promote and discipline teaching and non-teaching staff in public education institutions.

EOC

Equal Opportunities Commission

Chairperson

To eliminate discrimination and inequalities against any individual or group and take affirmative action in favour of marginalised groups.

DEI

Directorate of Ethics and Integrity

Director

To provide leadership in rebuilding ethics and integrity in Ugandan society and coordinate anti-corruption policy.

LDC

Law Development Centre

Director

To provide professional legal training, including the Bar Course, and promote access to justice.

ULRC

Uganda Law Reform Commission

Chairperson

To study and keep under review the laws of Uganda with a view to making recommendations for reform.

EC

Electoral Commission

Chairperson

To organise, conduct and supervise regular, free and fair elections and referenda.

ULC

Uganda Land Commission

Chairperson

To hold and manage land vested in or acquired by the Government of Uganda.

LGFC

Local Government Finance Commission

Chairperson

To advise the President on the distribution of revenue between the central government and local governments.

NGO

National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations

Executive Director

To register, regulate and coordinate non-governmental organisations operating in Uganda.

NMS

National Medical Stores

General Manager

To procure, store and distribute essential medicines and medical supplies to public health facilities.

UBTS

Uganda Blood Transfusion Service

Director

To collect, test and supply safe blood and blood products to health facilities.

UCI

Uganda Cancer Institute

Executive Director

To provide specialised cancer treatment, research and training.

UHI

Uganda Heart Institute

Executive Director

To provide specialised cardiovascular care, research and training.

NDA

National Drug Authority

Secretary to the Authority

To ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and health products.

UAC

Uganda AIDS Commission

Director General

To coordinate the national HIV and AIDS response across government, civil society and development partners.

UNEB

Uganda National Examinations Board

Executive Director

To conduct national examinations at primary, secondary and selected professional levels.

NCDC

National Curriculum Development Centre

Director

To develop curricula and instructional materials for primary, secondary and selected tertiary education.

NCHE

National Council for Higher Education

Executive Director

To regulate, accredit and quality-assure higher education institutions and programmes.

NCS

National Council of Sports

General Secretary

To develop, promote and coordinate sports in Uganda.

UMI

Uganda Management Institute

Director General

To provide training, research and consultancy in administration, leadership and management for the public and private sectors.

NARO

National Agricultural Research Organisation

Director General

To coordinate, oversee and guide agricultural research in Uganda.

NAADS

National Agricultural Advisory Services

Executive Director

To support delivery of agricultural advisory services and input distribution to farmers.

UCDA

Uganda Coffee Development Authority

Managing Director

To promote and oversee the coffee industry, including quality, regulation and farmer support.

DDA

Dairy Development Authority

Executive Director

To develop and regulate the dairy industry in a sustainable manner.

CDO

Cotton Development Organisation

Managing Director

To promote and monitor production, processing and marketing of cotton.

UWA

Uganda Wildlife Authority

Executive Director

To conserve, manage and regulate wildlife in and outside protected areas, and promote wildlife tourism.

UTB

Uganda Tourism Board

Chief Executive Officer

To promote and market Uganda as a preferred tourism destination and license tourism facilities.

UNBS

Uganda National Bureau of Standards

Executive Director

To develop and enforce national standards and provide conformity assessment, metrology and market surveillance.