Uganda Atomic Energy Council
| UAEC | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2009 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Uganda |
| Headquarters | Kampala, Uganda |
| Agency executives |
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| Parent agency | Uganda Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
| Website | Homepage |
The Uganda Atomic Energy Council (UAEC) is a corporate body, established by the Atomic Energy Act of 2008, which was enacted by the Parliament of Uganda.[1]
Location
The headquarters and offices of UAEC are located in Amber House at 29-33 Kampala Road, in the central business district of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.[2]
Overview
UAEC is responsible for the regulation of the peaceful applications of ionising radiation, with the following specific objectives: (a) Protect the safety of individuals, society, and the environment from the dangers resulting from ionising radiation (b) Provide for the production and use of radiation sources and the management of radioactive waste (c) Provide for compliance with international safety requirements for the use of ionising radiation, radiation protection, and security of radioactive sources.[3][4]
Board of directors
The five-member board has the following composition:[5]
- Akisophel Kisolo - Academic physicist - Chairman
- Rosemary Nsaba Byanyima - Consultant radiologist
- Maxiwell Otim - Biomedical scientist
- Kirya Kabanda - Hydological engineer
See also
- Uganda Revenue Authority
- Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
- Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority
- National Social Security Fund (Uganda)
References
- 1 2 Administrator (22 July 2009). "Uganda Atomic Energy Council launched". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ UAEC (16 March 2016). "Uganda Atomic Energy Council: Contact Us". Kampala: Uganda Atomic Energy Council (UAEC). Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ "Atomic Energy Council - Protecting the Public and Environment: Background". Kampala: Uganda Atomic Energy Council (UAEC). 13 December 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ Rupiny, David (21 July 2009). "Uganda's Atomic Energy Council Launched". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ Among, Barbara (27 July 2009). "Atomic Energy Council Formed". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 16 March 2016.