The mandate of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage (MTWH) is derived from Article 189 and Sixth Schedule the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995), Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200, Uganda Tourism Act, 2008, Historical Monuments Act 1967, Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2006.

Mandate

“To formulate and implement policies, strategies, plans and programs that promotes tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage conservation for socio-economic development and transformation of the country”.

Vision

“Sustainable tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage contributing to the transformation of the Ugandan society from a peasant to a modern and prosperous one”.

Mission

“To develop and promote tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage resources for enhancement of Uganda as a preferred tourist destination, with accelerated sector contribution to the national economy”.

Commitments

As a Ministry responsible for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage we commit ourselves to the following;

• Formulation, Implementation and Monitoring of Tourism, Wildlife and Cultural heritage Policies, Legislations, Plans, strategies and standards.
• Sustainable management of wildlife and cultural heritage conservation areas
• Tourism Product Diversification
• Promotion and marketing of Uganda as a preferred tourism destination
• Human resource capacity development in Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage sector
• Education and awareness creation for the sector.
• Regulation and Quality Assurance of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage programs and services.
• Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Research, information management and dissemination
• Negotiation, conclusion and implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements on Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage.