Powering Uganda's
Energy Future
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development promotes the development, strategic management and sustainable exploitation of Uganda's energy and mineral resources.
Driving Sustainable Energy and Mineral Development
The mandate of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is to establish, promote the development, strategically manage and safeguard the rational and sustainable exploitation and utilization of energy and mineral resources for social and economic development.
Through policy development, regulatory oversight, and strategic partnerships, MEMD ensures that all Ugandans benefit equitably from the country's vast natural resource endowment.
Electricity Access Scale-Up Project (EASP)
The Government of Uganda has received World Bank funding to implement the EASP β expanding electricity connections under the new Electricity Connections Policy through a Results Based Financing approach within the Umeme Limited footprint.
Latest News & Updates
12th East African Petroleum Conference & Exhibition 2027 (EAPCE'27)
From Energy Resources To Prosperity: Driving Energy Security, Growth And Global Competitiveness.
Renewable Energy Conference 2026 & Expo (7th Edition)
From Systems to Scale: Powering Uganda's Green Economy.
Mineral Wealth Conference & Expo 2026
Beneath the Surface: Unlocking Africa's Next Mining Powerhouse.
Energy & Extractives Updates
THE ENERGY AND EXTRACTIVES UPDATE A Quarterly Magazine by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Our Programmes
Energy Resources
Generation, transmission, distribution and rural electrification across Uganda.
Mineral Development
Mining regulation, geological surveys and geothermal resource development.
Petroleum Development
Upstream, midstream and downstream petroleum operations and infrastructure.
Finance & Admin
Administration, financial management and cross-cutting support functions.
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Mineral Wealth Conference & Expo "Beneath the Surface: Unlocking Africa's Next Mining Powerhouse." Organised by the Uganda Chamber of Energy & Minerals, taking place 29thβ30th September at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
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Tenders & Careers
MEMD regularly publishes procurement notices, career openings and internship opportunities. All processes follow Government of Uganda PPDA regulations.