Ministries of the Republic

Communications

Dawati La Kiswahili

Coordinator's Office

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

Regional

Kampala Capital City Authority

Hon. Hajat Minsa Kabanda

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

Regional

Ministry for Karamoja Affairs

Hon. Davinia Anyakun

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

Regional

Ministry for Northern Uganda

Beatrice Okori Akello

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

Economic

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries

Hon. Frank Tumwebaze

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

Security

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.

Security

Ministry of Disaster Preparedness

Hon. Sam Engola

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

Regional

Ministry of East African Community Affairs

Hon. Rebecca Kadaga

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

Social

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.

Economic

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza

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

Economic

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.

Governance

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Hon. Adonia Ayebare

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

Social

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu

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

Social

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.

Infrastructure

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.

Security

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu

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

Governance

Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs

Hon. Norbert Mao

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

Infrastructure

Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development

Hon. Judith Nabakooba

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

Governance

Ministry of Local Government

Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi

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

Governance

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.

Social

Ministry of Refugees & OPM Refugees Dept.

Hon. Hilary Onek

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

Infrastructure

Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation

Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki

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

Economic

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

Hon. Tom Butime

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

Economic

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.

Infrastructure

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.

Infrastructure

Ministry of Works and Transport

Hon. Fred Byamukama

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

Governance

Office of the President

Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda

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

Governance

Office of the Prime Minister

Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja

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

Governance

Office of the Vice President

H.E. Jessica Alupo

Supports the President in the execution of the constitutional mandate.