Ms. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu is a Ugandan politician who serves as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development since June 2021. Before being appointed as Minister of Energy she served various cabinet level position within the Ugandan government including Chief Government Whip (2015-2021), State Minister for Fisheries (2011-2015), State Minister for Microfinance (2009-2011), State Minister for Defense (2001-2009). Ms. Nankabirwa started her political career as part of the Ugandan Constituent Assembly in 1994. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and a Master of Arts in Conflict Studies from Makerere University, Uganda.