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Uganda

Kahinda Otafiire

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

Portrait of Kahinda Otafiire
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OfficeMinister of Water and Environment
CountryUganda
In office since8 Jun 2026
Time in officeIn office for 4 months
How chosenAppointed by the President (Art. 113(1) as cited in the State House cabinet list); vetted by Parliament's Appointments Committee; sworn in 2026-06-08

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.

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Others in the government of Uganda

  • Rebecca A. Kadaga East African Community Affairs (1st Deputy Prime Minister)
  • Lukia N. Isanga Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio
  • Milly B. Babalanda Minister, Office of the President (Presidency)
  • Jim Muhwezi Minister, Office of the President (Security)
  • Jonard Asiimwe Minister, Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Minsa Kabanda Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
  • Hillary Onek Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (General Duties)
  • Sam Engola Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees)

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

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PollsAfrica (2026). Kahinda Otafiire. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/kahinda-otafiire-uganda