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64%
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72%
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Message from Leadership
Welcome to the Ministry
Welcome to the Ministry
of Water and Environment
We are committed to ensuring sustainable management of Uganda's water and environment resources for the benefit of present and future generations. Our mission is to promote and ensure the rational and sustainable utilization of water and environment resources for socio-economic development.
Our Mission Statement:
To promote efficient and effective utilization of water and environment resources for a healthy, wealthy and climate resilient population
Vision Statement:
Transformed Ugandan Society with environment and natural resources sustainably managed.
Maj. Gen Kahinda Otafiire
Minister of Water & Environment
Hon. Beatrice Anywar Atim
Minister of State for Environment
Hon. Aisha Sekindi
Minister of State for Water
Maj. Gen Kahinda Otafiire
Minister of Water & Environment
Hon. Beatrice Anywar Atim
Minister of State for Environment
Hon. Aisha Sekindi
Minister of State for Water
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FEATURED
Sep 26, 2026
Handover of Akorikeya Primary School Sanitation Facility
The Ministry of Water and Environment through its Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department has officially handed over a modern sanitation facility to the ad...
Sep 24, 2026
Kaabong Forest Management Plan Reviewed Ahead of 2026 Expiry
Kaabong/Karenga - The Ministry of Water and Environment through the Department of Forestry Managemen...
Sep 21, 2026
From Timber Dust to DNA: How Uganda’s Forensic Lab Tracks Illegal Timber
ENTEBBE, Uganda - piece of timber may look like ordinary wood, but inside its cells lies evidence th...
Sep 18, 2026
Rwizi Run 2026: Stakeholders Champion the Restoration of River Rwizi
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), through the Regional Centre – South West, in partnershi...
FEATURED
September 26, 2026
Handover of Akorikeya Primary School Sanitation Facility
Featured Projects
The Water Supply and Sanitation Programme Phase III
The Water Supply and Sanitation Project III (WSSP III) is a significant initiative of the Government of Uganda (GoU), primarily through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)....
Learn more about The Water Supply and Sanitation Programme Phase III
Investing in Forest and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development Project
The IFPA-CD project development objective is to to improve sustainable management of forests and protected areas and increase benefits to communities from forests in target landsca...
Learn more about Investing in Forest and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development Project
Nexus Green
Nexus Green The Nexus Green Solar-Powered Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Project is a major initiative commissioned by the Government of Uganda (GoU) through the Ministry of W...
Learn more about Nexus Green
Strengthening the Adaptive Capacity and Resilience of Communities in Uganda’s Watersheds
Introduction The Government of Uganda (GOU) has received funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the development of the S...
Learn more about Strengthening the Adaptive Capacity and Resilience of Communities in Uganda’s Watersheds
Water Management and Development Project
The Water Management and Development Project (WMDP) – Component 2.2 was a vital initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Water and Environment, designed to address pressing water s...
Learn more about Water Management and Development Project
Joint Water and Environment Sector Support Programme
The Joint Water and Environment Sector Support Programme (JWESSP) was a comprehensive and strategic initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Water and Environment, spanning from 20...
Learn more about Joint Water and Environment Sector Support Programme
National Adaptation Plan
Uganda’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) project is a strategic initiative to strengthen the country’s resilience to climate change through long-term, integrated planning. It’s back...
Learn more about National Adaptation Plan
Solar Powered Mini-Piped Water Schemes
35 Solar Powered Mini-Piped Water Schemes. The 35 Solar Powered Mini-Piped Water Schemes (SPMPWS) project was a significant initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Water and Envir...
Learn more about Solar Powered Mini-Piped Water Schemes
Statement on Ethical Issues
The Ministry of Water and Environment is committed to avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating adverse environmental and social impacts associated with its projects, as well as adopting a gender-sensitive and gender-equitable approach for all its projects.
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