About the Ministry

About the Ministry

Ministry Mandate

“The Ministry derives its mandate from the Constitution of the republic of Uganda 1995 as amended, Water Act Cap.152 and the Local Government Act Cap.243 and is responsible for overall coordination, policy formulation, setting standards, inspections, monitoring, and technical backup and initiating legislation in relation to water and environment sub sectors.”

Vision Statement

Transformed Ugandan Society with environment and natural resources sustainably managed.

Mission Statement

To promote efficient and effective utilization of water and environment resources for a healthy, wealthy and climate resilient population.

Strategic Objectives

  1. To increase the provision of bulk water for multipurpose uses.
  2. To increase access to safe & clean water and sanitation & hygiene services in rural and urban areas.
  3. To strengthen integrated and sustainable management of water, environment and natural resources
  4. To coordinate climate change interventions and increase the accuracy and access to weather and climate information.
  5. To strengthen policy, legal, regulatory and coordination frameworks for MWE.

MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

Hon. Sam Cheptoris Mangusho, Minister of Water & Environment

Hon. Beatrice Anywar Atim, Minister of State for Environment

Hon. Aisha Sekindi, Minister of State for Water

Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, Permanent Secretary

MINISTRY DEPARTMENTS

Water Resources Monitoring and Assessment  Department

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department

Forestry Sector Support Department

Water for Production Department

International Transboundary Water Affairs

Water Resource Planning and Regulation Management

Water and Environment Sector Liaison Department

Environment Support Service Department

Wetland Management Department

Water Quality Management Department

Meteorological Services Department

Water Utility Regulation Department

Finance and Administration Department

Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Services