Government agencies
The authorities, boards and commissions you deal with, A to Z, each under the ministry it answers to.
- AHPC
Allied Health Professionals Council
Registers allied health professionals and regulates their training and practice.
Architects Registration Board
Registers architects and regulates their practice.
- AEC
Atomic Energy Council
Regulates the safe use of radiation sources and nuclear materials, and licenses facilities that use them.
- BIRDC
Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre
Researches banana processing and makes Tooke banana flour and other products at its Bushenyi factory.
- BoU
Bank of Uganda
Uganda's central bank: issues the currency, sets monetary policy and licenses and supervises banks.
- CMA
Capital Markets Authority
Regulates and develops Uganda's capital markets: stock exchanges, brokers, fund managers and securities.
- EACAA
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Aviation school in Soroti, also called Soroti Flying School, that trains pilots and aviation staff.
- ESC
Education Service Commission
Recruits, confirms, promotes and disciplines staff of government secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
- EC
Electoral Commission
Organises and runs elections and referenda, keeps the voters register, and sets constituency boundaries.
- ERA
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Licenses electricity companies, issues electrical installation permits and sets electricity tariffs.
- ERB
Engineers Registration Board
Registers engineers and regulates the engineering profession.
- EOC
Equal Opportunities Commission
Hears complaints of discrimination and checks that government plans and budgets treat every group fairly.
- FIA
Financial Intelligence Authority
Monitors, investigates and helps prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
- HSC
Health Service Commission
Recruits health workers for referral hospitals and national health bodies, and oversees district recruitment.
Independent bodyWebsite - HTTC
Hotel and Tourism Training College
Government college in Jinja that trains hotel, catering, tourism and tour-guiding staff.
Industrial Court of Uganda
Hears labour disputes referred to it between workers and employers, including through mediation.
- IGG
Inspectorate of Government
Investigates corruption, abuse of office and maladministration in public offices, and enforces the Leadership Code.
- IRA
Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
Licenses and supervises insurance companies, brokers and agents in Uganda.
- ISO
Internal Security Organisation
Government's internal intelligence agency, gathering security intelligence for policy makers.
- JSC
Judicial Service Commission
Recruits judicial officers, handles complaints about their conduct, and links the Judiciary with the public.
- KCCA
Kampala Capital City Authority
Governs Kampala and runs city services such as roads, waste collection, health centres and schools.
- KDA
Karamoja Development Agency
Body set up by law for Karamoja's development; the government has proposed repealing it.
Kiira Motors Corporation
State-owned vehicle maker in Jinja that builds Kayoola electric buses and coaches.
- LDC
Law Development Centre
Runs the Bar Course and other law courses, publishes law reports and runs a legal aid clinic.
- LCT
Leadership Code Tribunal
Hears and decides cases of leaders who breach the Leadership Code of Conduct.
- LGFC
Local Government Finance Commission
Advises central and local governments on sharing revenue, grants to local governments, and local taxes.
- MTAC
Management Training and Advisory Centre
Trains entrepreneurs and managers and gives business advisory services.
Media Council of Uganda
Regulates mass media: accredits journalists, registers editors and classifies films.
- MSC
Microfinance Support Centre Ltd
Gives affordable credit and business support to cooperatives and community groups, including Emyooga.
- NARO
National Agricultural Research Organisation
Runs public agricultural research and develops improved crops, livestock and farming technologies.
- NAGRC&DB
National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank
Breeds and supplies improved livestock, semen and other animal genetics, and keeps the national animal data bank.
- NBRB
National Building Review Board
Oversees building control so buildings are planned and safe, including safety checks of existing buildings.
- NCHE
National Council for Higher Education
Licenses universities and other higher institutions, accredits their courses and handles complaints about them.
National Council for Older Persons
Guides, monitors and advises on services for older persons.
- NCS
National Council of Sports
Develops, promotes and regulates sport in Uganda and registers national sports organisations.
- NCDC
National Curriculum Development Centre
Writes and reviews the curriculum for pre-primary, primary and secondary schools.
- NDA
National Drug Authority
Licenses pharmacies and drug shops, registers medicines and controls drug imports and exports.
- NEC
National Enterprise Corporation
Commercial arm of the defence ministry; makes goods and runs construction, farming and security businesses.
- NEMA
National Environment Management Authority
Regulates and monitors how the environment is managed and issues permits such as for sand mining and noise.
- NHCC
National Housing and Construction Company Limited
Government-owned developer that builds and sells homes and offers payment and mortgage schemes.
- NIRA
National Identification and Registration Authority
Issues national ID cards and NINs, registers citizens and legal residents, and registers births and deaths.
- NITA-U
National Information Technology Authority - Uganda
Runs government IT systems and e-services, sets IT standards and certifies IT providers.
- NLGRB
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board
Licenses and regulates lotteries, casinos, betting and gaming in Uganda.
- NMS
National Medical Stores
Buys, stores and delivers essential medicines and medical supplies to government health facilities.
- NPA
National Planning Authority
Prepares Uganda's national development plans and Vision 2040, and advises on population and physical planning.
- NSSF
National Social Security Fund
Collects workers' social security contributions and pays out member benefits, including midterm access.
- NWSC
National Water and Sewerage Corporation
Supplies piped water and sewerage services in towns across Uganda and bills customers.
- NWC
National Women's Council
Statutory council that brings Ugandan women together for development.
- NYC
National Youth Council
Statutory body that represents young people and brings their views into national policy and programmes.
- OAG
Office of the Auditor General
Audits the accounts of all ministries, agencies, local governments and state companies, and reports to Parliament.
- ODPP
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Brings criminal cases to court for the state, and handles extradition requests and recovery of criminal assets.
- PAU
Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Regulates oil and gas exploration, development and production, and keeps the national suppliers and talent registers.
- PPDA
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
Regulates government buying and sale of public assets, and runs the e-procurement and supplier registers.
- PSC
Public Service Commission
Recruits and selects public servants, handles their discipline and oversees district service commissions.
- PSPF
Public Service Pension Fund
New fund being set up to manage pensions for public servants.
Surveyors Registration Board
Registers land surveyors and regulates the surveying profession.
- TAT
Tax Appeals Tribunal
Hears and settles tax disputes between taxpayers and URA, including through mediation.
TVET Council of Uganda
Regulates and accredits technical and vocational training institutions.
- UAC
Uganda AIDS Commission
Coordinates the national response to HIV and AIDS across government and partners.
Uganda Airlines
The national airline, providing commercial passenger flights.
- UBTS
Uganda Blood Transfusion Service
Collects and supplies safe blood to hospitals through donor centres, blood drives and regional blood banks.
- UBC
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
The national public broadcaster: UBC television and radio stations and news.
- UBOS
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Runs the national census and surveys and publishes official statistics.
- UCI
Uganda Cancer Institute
National referral centre for cancer treatment, research and training.
- UCAA
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
Regulates civil aviation safety and security and runs Entebbe International Airport and other airfields.
- UCC
Uganda Communications Commission
Licenses and regulates telecoms, broadcasting, postal and courier services, and takes consumer complaints.
- UDB
Uganda Development Bank Limited
State development bank that lends to private projects that create jobs, raise output or earn foreign exchange.
- UDC
Uganda Development Corporation
Government investment company that finances and invests in strategic industries.
- UEDCL
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
Runs the national electricity distribution network: new connections, supply and outage reports.
- UEGCL
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited
Owns and runs government power stations, including Nalubaale, Kiira, Isimba and Karuma.
- UETCL
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
Owns and runs the national grid's high-voltage lines above 33kV, and buys and sells bulk power.
- UFZEPA
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority
Licenses and runs free zones and helps exporters with registration, market research and buyers.
- UHPAB
Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board
Assesses and certifies nursing, midwifery and allied health students at certificate and diploma level.
- UHI
Uganda Heart Institute
National referral hospital for heart disease: treatment, research and training.
- UHRC
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Investigates human rights complaints, monitors places of detention, and hears cases at its human rights tribunal.
- UIRI
Uganda Industrial Research Institute
Helps manufacturers and small firms develop products, add value and run business incubation.
- UICT
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Public college that trains students in ICT, telecoms and related technical courses.
- UIA
Uganda Investment Authority
Promotes investment in Uganda, issues investment licences and runs the one-stop business facilitation centre.
- ULC
Uganda Land Commission
Holds and manages government land and property, and runs the Land Fund for lawful occupants and historical claims.
- ULRC
Uganda Law Reform Commission
Reviews Uganda's laws and proposes reforms, publishes the revised laws, and translates laws into local languages.
- UMDPC
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
Registers and licenses doctors and dentists, and takes complaints about them.
- UMRA
Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority
Licenses and regulates Tier 4 microfinance institutions and money lenders.
- UNBS
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Sets and enforces product standards, certifies goods and checks weights and measures.
- UNCST
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
Advises government on science and technology policy and coordinates national research.
- UNCC
Uganda National Cultural Centre
Runs the National Theatre and Nommo Gallery and promotes cultural and artistic activity.
- UNEB
Uganda National Examinations Board
Sets and marks PLE, UCE and UACE exams, issues certificates and verifies results.
- UNHRO
Uganda National Health Research Organisation
Oversees and coordinates health research in Uganda.
- UNMC
Uganda National Mining Company
Manages the state's commercial stake in mining and minerals.
- UNOC
Uganda National Oil Company
Holds and manages the state's commercial share in Uganda's oil and gas projects.
- UNMC
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
Registers and licenses nurses and midwives and regulates nursing and midwifery practice.
- UPDF
Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces
Defends Uganda's sovereignty and borders, and supports civil authorities in emergencies.
- UPF
Uganda Police Force
Keeps law and order, prevents and investigates crime, and runs police stations countrywide.
- UPL
Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
National postal service: letters, parcels, courier, post boxes and stamps, through post offices countrywide.
- UPS
Uganda Prisons Service
Keeps prisoners in safe custody and runs rehabilitation, skills training and prison industries.
- URC
Uganda Railways Corporation
Runs Uganda's metre-gauge railway for cargo and passenger trains.
- URSB
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Registers companies, business names and intellectual property such as trademarks.
- URBRA
Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority
Licenses and supervises pension and retirement savings schemes, including NSSF, and handles complaints about them.
- URA
Uganda Revenue Authority
Collects taxes and customs duties, registers taxpayers (TIN) and licenses motor vehicles.
- UTB
Uganda Tourism Board
Markets Uganda as a tourist destination and licenses and grades hotels and tour companies.
- UVRI
Uganda Virus Research Institute
Government research institute that studies viruses and other infectious diseases.
- UVTAB
Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board
Assesses and certifies vocational and technical skills, from formal courses or learned on the job.
- UWA
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Manages national parks and wildlife reserves and sells gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits and park entry.
- UWRTC
Uganda Wildlife Research and Training College
Trains wildlife and conservation workers and carries out applied wildlife research.
Water and Sanitation Services Authorities
Six regional bodies that run piped water systems in small towns and rural growth centres.
