Office

Minister of Water and Environment, Uganda

Current holder

Kahinda Otafiire

In office since 8 Jun 2026.

Career

Member of Parliament of Uganda
Justice Minister of Uganda (2011 to 2021)
Minister of Internal Affairs

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Water and Environment of Uganda?

Kahinda Otafiire is the Minister of Water and Environment of Uganda, in office since 8 Jun 2026.

When was Kahinda Otafiire born?

Kahinda Otafiire was born in 1950-12-29, in Uganda, according to Wikidata.

Where did Kahinda Otafiire study?

Kahinda Otafiire studied at Makerere University, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Kahinda Otafiire belong to?

Kahinda Otafiire is listed as a member of National Resistance Movement on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: State House Uganda (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Uganda in numbers

Population (2025): 48 million; 9th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,384 US$; 29th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 3.6%; 24th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 2.8%; 44th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 53.2%; 28th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 68.5 years; 15th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 77%; 18th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 50; 37th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Water and Environment, Uganda. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/uganda/minister-of-water-and-environment