List of government ministries of Uganda

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This is comprehensive list of all government ministries of Uganda , as of June 2021. Below is a list of members of the Ugandan cabinet as of 9 June 2021. [1] [2] [3]

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Government bodyHeadNotes
Office of the President Yoweri Museveni [1] [2] [3]
Office of the Vice President Jessica Alupo [1] [2]
Office of the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja [1] [2]
Office of First Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for EAC Affairs Rebecca Kadaga [1] [2]
Office of Second Deputy Prime Minister & Leader of Government Business Moses Ali [1] [2]
Office of Third Deputy Prime Minister & Minister Without Portfolio Lukia Isanga Nakadama [1] [2]
Ministry for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Frank Tumwebaze [1] [2]
Ministry of Information and Communications Technology Chris Baryomunsi [1] [2]
Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs Jacob Oboth-Oboth [1] [2]
Ministry of Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hilary Onek [1] [2]
Ministry of Education and Sports Janet Museveni [1] [2]
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa [1] [2]
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija [1] [2]
Ministry for Foreign Affairs Jeje Odongo [1] [2]
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Betty Amongi [1] [2]
Minister in Charge of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister Justine Lumumba Kasule [1] [2]
Ministry of Health Jane Aceng [1] [2]
Ministry of Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafiire [1] [2]
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Nobert Mao [1] [2]
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Judith Nabakooba [1] [2]
Ministry of Local Government Raphael Magyezi [1] [2]
Ministry of the Presidency Milly Babirye Babalanda [1] [2]
Ministry of Public Service Wilson Muruli Mukasa [1] [2]
Ministry of Internal Security Jim Muhwezi [1] [2]
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Frank Mwebesa [1] [2]
Ministry of Water and Environment Sam Cheptoris [1] [2]
Ministry of Works and Transport Katumba Wamala [1] [2]
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Monica Musenero [1] [2]
Ministry for Karamoja Affairs Mary Goretti Kitutu [1] [2]
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Tom Butime [1] [2]
Minister for Kampala Capital City Authority Misi Kabanda [1] [2]
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka [1] [2]
Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua [4]
Ministry of State for Agriculture Fred Bwiino Kyakulaga [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Fisheries Hellen Adoa [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Information Technology and Communications Joyce Ssebugwawo [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Defense Jacob Oboth-Oboth [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Veteran Affairs Huda Oleru [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Economic Monitoring Beatrace Akori
Ministry of State for Labor, Employment and Industrial Relations Charles Okello Engola [1] [2]
Ministry of State for the Elderly Gidudu Mafaabi [1] [2]
Ministry of State for the Disabled Hellen Asamo [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Gender and Culture Peace Mutuuzo [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Youth and Children Affairs Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Energy Sidronius Opolot Okasai [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Minerals Peter Lokeris [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Water Aisha Sekkindi [1] [2]
Ministry of State for the Environment Beatrice Atim Anywar [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Finance (General Duties) Henry Musaasizi [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Finance (Planning) Amos Lugoloobi [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Finance (Investments and Privatisation) Evelyn Anite [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Microfinance Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Foreign Affairs (International Relations) Henry Oryem Okello [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs) John Mulimba [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Health (General Duties) Kawoya Bangirana [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Health (Primary Care) Margaret Muhanga [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Higher Education John Chrysostom Muyingo [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Primary Education Joyce Moriku [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Sports Peter Ogwang [4]
Ministry of State for Lands Sam Mayanja [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Housing Persis Namuganza [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Urban Planning Kania Obiga [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Industry Vacant [2]
Ministry of State for Trade David Bahati [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Cooperatives Frederick Ngobi Gume [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi [1] [2]
Deputy Attorney General Jackson Kafuuzi [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Local Government Victoria Rusoke [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Public Service Grace Mary Mugasa [1] [2]
State Minister for Tourism Martin Mugarra [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Kampala Capital City Authority Kabuye Kyofatogabye [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Transport Fred Byamukama [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Works Musa Echweru [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Esther Davina Anyakun [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Ethics and Integrity Rose Akello [1] [2]
Ministry of State in the Office of the Vice President Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Northern Uganda Grace Kwiyucwiny [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Luweero Triangle Alice Kaboyo [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Teso Affairs Clement Kenneth Ongalo Obote [1] [2]
Ministry of State for Bunyoro Affairs Jennifer Namuyangu [1] [2]
Ministry of State for East African Community Affairs Maggie Magode Ikuyaa [1] [2]

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