Article 99 (3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda vests the Executive Authority in the President and he is responsible for the welfare of the citizens and safeguards the Constitution and Laws of Uganda, among others.

It is from this that Office of the President derives its mandate of providing leadership in public Policy management and good governance.

The Minister for the presidency presides over as the Executive Head of the Presidency alongside eight other Ministers including the Minister without Portfolio; the Minister for Security; the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation; the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs; the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring; the Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity; the Minister of State, Office of the Vice President and the Minister of State for Kampala Capital City Affairs. 

The Functional Objectives of the Presidency include:

• Ensuring that Government Policies, Programs and Projects are adequately monitored and evaluated;
• Promoting good governance in public institutions and civil society
• Providing overall leadership of the state and better service delivery and job creation in line with the Government Manifesto;
• Providing regional and international relations for purposes of Social and Economic gains, and the creation of investment opportunities; and;
• Supporting the development of Policy capacity across Government.

The Presidency therefore has a mission to provide leadership in Public Policy Management and Good Governance for National Development and a Vision of realising a secure, well governed and developed nation.

This website will provide you with information on the above areas of public interest.

MESSAGE BY SECRETARY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

I wish to warmly welcome you to the Office of the President’s official Website. This Website is our virtual gateway to interact and enhance communication flow with our Stakeholders.  It is thus expected of all our stakeholders to maintain a two way traffic wherein you continuously engage us on matters of service delivery that are under our docket. We therefore welcome constant feedback and suggestions for greater customer satisfaction.

Office of the President’s official Website defines the different services provided by the Entity. It spells out the Entity’s Vision, Mandate, Strategic objectives and responsibilities to its clientele. On this “virtual highway” you, as an important stakeholder and visitors, will be introduced to our operations, functions and values. In this discourse, you will be further brought to speed on the upcoming events; our past Programs in the Gallery as well as highlights of the day to day activities of the Office.

The above notwithstanding, the Office of the President is a Ministry which is part of the wider Presidency and is responsible for the OVERSIGHT function by way of providing overall leadership in Public Policy management and good governance.  The oversight role is exercised through:

·        Providing technical support to Cabinet in the discharge of its Constitutional role of determining and formulating Government Policy for National Development.

·     Monitoring the implementation of NRM Manifesto Commitments by all Ministries, Department and Agencies and thus produce and disseminate progress reports thereof.

·  Monitoring the implementation of programmes and projects particularly those to enhance household incomes and improve the quality of life of all Ugandans both at Central and Local Government level.

·        Enhancing security and good neighborliness for National Development.

·        Chairing the self Coordinating entities the multi Agencies response against the HIV/AIDs.

·        Mobilizing and sensitizing masses (through RDCs) for National development processes.

Once again, I welcome you to this Website. Please share with us your feedback or suggestions for improvement.

Haji Kakande Yunus

SECRETARY, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT