About the Ministry

Ministry Mandate

“Legislation, policy formulation, setting standards, inspections, monitoring, and coordination and
back up technical support in relation to water and environment.”

Vision Statement

A 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.

MINISTERS

MINISTRY DEPARTMENTS

Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Services

Meteorological Services Department

Water Resource Planning and Regulation Management

Water Quality Management Department

International Transboundary Water Affairs

Finance and Administration Department

Water Utility Regulation Department

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department

Water for Production Department

Environment Support Service Department

Water Resources Monitoring and Assessment  Department

Water and Environment Sector Liaison Department

Wetland Management Department

Forest Sector Support Department