MEWNR · Agency portal

Ministry of Energy, Water and Natural Resources

Portal grouping for energy, water and natural resource services: electricity and installer licensing, water abstraction and drilling permits, and environmental reviews.

Official agency website

Track my applications

Applications, PRNs, appointments and verification steps.

Permit holders directory

Licensed electricians, drillers and water permit holders.

Physical office

Amber House, Plot 29–33 Kampala Road, Kampala

Hotline / telephone

Confirm on energyandminerals.go.ug / mwe.go.ug

Email

info@energyandminerals.go.ug

Contact source: official agency website

Digital service catalog

8 services in this demo portal

Requirements, fees and timelines below are demonstration estimates, not confirmed statutory schedules. Confirm current charges and eligibility with MEWNR before applying officially.

Energy & Water

Water abstraction permit

Permit to draw surface or ground water.

Requirements

National ID copy
Site plan or technical documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee: UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge: UGX 0
Total: UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Energy & Water

Water permit renewal

Renew an expiring water abstraction or discharge permit.

Requirements

National ID copy
Site plan or technical documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee: UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge: UGX 0
Total: UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Energy & Water

Borehole drilling permit

Permit for a drilling contractor to sink boreholes.

Requirements

National ID copy
Site plan or technical documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee: UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge: UGX 0
Total: UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Energy & Water

Electrical installation worker permit

Requirements

National ID copy
Site plan or technical documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee: UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge: UGX 0
Total: UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Energy & Water

Electrical installer permit renewal

Renew an expiring electrical installation permit.

Requirements

National ID copy
Site plan or technical documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee: UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge: UGX 0
Total: UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Energy & Water

Wastewater discharge permit

Permit to discharge treated wastewater.

Requirements

National ID copy
Site plan or technical documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee: UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge: UGX 0
Total: UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Energy & Water

Solar system installer registration

Requirements

National ID copy
Site plan or technical documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee: UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge: UGX 0
Total: UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Energy & Water

Environmental review request

Request a review for a small development project.

Requirements

National ID copy
Site plan or technical documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee: UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge: UGX 0
Total: UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency