The ministry is responsible for establishing, promoting the development, strategically manage and safeguard the rational and sustainable exploitation and utilization of energy and mineral resources for social and economic development.
Functions of the ministry
- To provide policy guidance.
- To create an enabling environment for investment.
- To process technical data to establish Uganda’s resource potential.
- To inspect, regulate and monitor the operations of private companies in the energy and mineral sectors.
- In charge of managing Uganda’s natural and mineral resources
Institutions/agencies under the ministry
- Electricity Regulatory Authority
- Uganda Electricity Generation Company
- Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)