NEMA advises the government of Uganda and spearheads the development of environmental policies, regulations, laws, guidelines and standards.
[4] 6634872987545 NEMA was established in May 1995 under the National Environment Act Cap 153 and became operational in December 1995.
[1] The agency is supervised by a nine-person board of directors, headed by a chairperson, currentlyProf.
Other members of the board include Pricilla Nyandoi, Charles Ekure, Florence Grace Adongo, Katwiremu Yorokamu Bategana, Christine Mayengo, Can Amos Lapenga, Jimmy Chemonges Kuka and Barirega Akankwasah.
[5][1][6] This Board of Directors for the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was inaugurated on May 31, 2021, and they hold office for a tenure of three years.