Ministries in Uganda: A Comprehensive List and Their Functions

Nov 11, 2025 0

According to Section 111 of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda, as amended in 2005, "There shall be a Cabinet which shall consist of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and such number of Ministers as may appear to the President to be reasonably necessary for the efficient running of the State." Ministers are responsible before the Parliament, which can attempt to force their resignation by passing a motion of censure.

This is a comprehensive list of all government ministries of Uganda, as of June 2021.

In the Cabinet of Uganda (2021 to 2026) there are 30 Cabinet ministers and 50 Ministers of State.

The number of state ministers reduced by one in September 2024 after the death of Hon.

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List of Ministries and Their Functions

Here's a detailed look at the ministries, categorized by their primary focus:

Security, Justice, and Governance

Office of the President: To generate and provide intelligence for pre-emption of internal security.
State House: To provide at all times, support to the Presidency, in order to facilitate.
Office of the Prime Minister: A Coordinated, Responsive and Accountable Government for Socio-Economic.
Ministry of Defence: The mandate of the Ministry of Defence is derived from the Constitution of.
Ministry of Public Service: erg.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: To promote and protect Uganda's national interests abroad.
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs: To provide legal advice and legal services as well as supporting the machinery.
Ministry of Internal Affairs: To ensure and maintain internal security, peace and stability.
Ministry of Local Government: Ministry of Local Government.
East African Community: To ensure that East Africans participate in and benefit from the East African.
Judiciary: To administer Justice to all people in Uganda in an independent, impartial.

Rural Development

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries: Transforming the sector from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture.
Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development: The Mission is “To ensure sustainable land management, planned urban and rural.

Human Development

Ministry of Education and Sports: To provide for, support, guide, coordinate, regulate and promote quality.
Ministry of Health: To provide the highest possible level of health services to all people in.
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development: "To promote gender equality, social protection and transformation of the.
Ministry of Water and Environment: Sound management and sustainable utilization of water and Environment Resources.
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation: To provide leadership, an enabling environment and resources for scientific.

Economic Infrastructure and Competitiveness

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives: The mission of the Ministry is “To develop and promote a competitive and.
Ministry of Works and Transport: To promote adequate, safe and well maintained Works and Transport.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development: “To ensure reliable, adequate and sustainable exploitation, management and.
Ministry of ICT and National Guidance: To increase access and usage of ICT infrastructure and services throughout the.
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities: To develop and promote tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage resources for.

To further illustrate the distribution of responsibilities, here is a table summarizing the ministries and their core functions:

Ministry	Core Function
Ministry of Defence	National security and defense
Ministry of Education and Sports	Overseeing education and sports development
Ministry of Health	Providing healthcare services
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries	Developing the agricultural sector
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development	Economic policy and financial management

Other Key Government Bodies and Their Mandates:

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS): Provides integrated, relevant, reliable, and timely statistical information.
Uganda Investment Authority: Drives national economic growth and development in partnership with the private sector.
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA): Responsible for the regulation of civil aviation in Uganda.
Uganda Heart Institute: Specialized, public, tertiary care medical facility.
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL): Formed in 2001 to distribute electricity.
Posta Uganda: Provides universal postal services.
The eCitizen Portal: One-stop online center for Government online services.
Uganda Law Reform Commission (ULRC): Recommends improvements, development, modernization, and reform of Uganda's laws.
Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC): Promotes and protects human rights and freedoms.
Law Development Centre (LDC): Provides legal education and undertakes legal research.
Judicial Service Commission (JSC): Recruits judicial officers and regulates their conduct.
Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP): Provides legal advice relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
Electoral Commission: Organizes and conducts regular, free, and fair elections and referenda.
National Social Security Fund (NSSF Uganda): Provides social security services to employees in Uganda.
Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC): Established by the Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act, 2006.
Government Analytical Laboratory: Provides specialized, scientific, analytical, advisory, and referral services.
National Identification and Registration Authority: Enhances growth, development, and security through identification and registration.

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