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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda
- Commenced on 8 October 1995
- [This is the version of this document from 5 January 2018 and includes any amendments published up to 31 December 2023.]
- [Note: This legislation was revised and consolidated as at 31 December 2000 and 31 December 2023 by the Law Reform Commission of Uganda. All subsequent amendments have been researched and applied by Laws.Africa for ULII.]
- [Amended by Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act 11 of 2005) on 30 September 2005]
- [Amended by Constitution Amendment (No. 2) Act, 2005 (Act 21 of 2005) on 30 December 2005]
- [Amended by Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 12 of 2015) on 24 August 2015]
- [Amended by Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 1 of 2018) on 5 January 2018]
The Preamble
WE THE PEOPLE OF UGANDA:RECALLING our history which has been characterised by political and constitutional instability;RECOGNISING our struggles against the forces of tyranny, oppression and exploitation;COMMITTED to building a better future by establishing a socio-economic and political order through a popular and durable national Constitution based on the principles of unity, peace, equality, democracy, freedom, social justice and progress;EXERCISING our sovereign and inalienable right to determine the form of governance for our country, and having fully participated in the Constitution-making process;NOTING that a Constituent Assembly was established to represent us and to debate the Draft Constitution prepared by the Uganda Constitutional Commission and to adopt and enact a Constitution for Uganda:DO HEREBY, in and through this Constituent Assembly solemnly adopt, enact and give to ourselves and our posterity, this Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, this 22nd day of September, in the year 1995.FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY.National objectives and directive principles of state policy
General
Political objectives
Protection and promotion of fundamental and other human rights and freedoms
Social and economic objectives
Cultural objectives
Accountability
XXVI. AccountabilityThe environment
XXVII. The environmentForeign policy objectives
XXVIII. Foreign policy objectivesDuties of a citizen
XXIX. Duties of a citizenThe exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations; and, accordingly, it shall be the duty of every citizen—Chapter One
The Constitution
1. Sovereignty of the people
2. Supremacy of the Constitution
3. Defence of the Constitution
4. Promotion of public awareness of the Constitution
The State shall promote public awareness of this Constitution by—Chapter Two
The Republic
5. The Republic of Uganda
6. Official language
7. Nonadoption of a State religion
Uganda shall not adopt a State religion.8. National symbols and seals
The national flag, the national coat of arms, the public seal, the national anthem and the seals of the courts of judicature in use immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution shall continue to be in use.8A. National interest
Chapter Three
Citizenship
9. Citizens of Uganda
Every person who, on the commencement of this Constitution, is a citizen of Uganda shall continue to be such a citizen.10. Citizenship by birth
The following persons shall be citizens of Uganda by birth—11. Foundlings and adopted children
12. Citizenship by registration
13. Citizenship by naturalisation
Parliament shall by law provide for the acquisition and loss of citizenship by naturalisation.14. Loss of citizenship by registration
A person may be deprived of his or her citizenship if acquired by registration, on any of the following grounds—15. Prohibition of dual citizenship
16. National Citizenship and Immigration Board
17. Duties of a citizen
18. Registration of births, marriages and deaths
The State shall register every birth, marriage and death occurring in Uganda.19. Citizenship of a parent dying before the birth of a person
Chapter Four
Protection and promotion of fundamental and other human rights and freedoms
General
20. Fundamental and other human rights and freedoms
21. Equality and freedom from discrimination
22. Protection of right to life
23. Protection of personal liberty
24. Respect for human dignity and protection from inhuman treatment
No person shall be subjected to any form of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.25. Protection from slavery, servitude and forced labour
26. Protection from deprivation of property
27. Right to privacy of person, home and other property
28. Right to a fair hearing
29. Protection of freedom of conscience, expression, movement, religion, assembly and association
30. Right to education
All persons have a right to education.31. Rights of the family
32. Affirmative action in favour of marginalised groups
33. Rights of women
34. Rights of children
35. Rights of persons with disabilities
36. Protection of rights of minorities
Minorities have a right to participate in decision-making processes, and their views and interests shall be taken into account in the making of national plans and programmes.37. Right to culture and similar rights
Every person has a right as applicable to belong to, enjoy, practise, profess, maintain and promote any culture, cultural institution, language, tradition, creed or religion in community with others.38. Civic rights and activities
39. Right to a clean and healthy environment
Every Ugandan has a right to a clean and healthy environment.40. Economic rights
41. Right of access to information
42. Right to just and fair treatment in administrative decisions
Any person appearing before any administrative official or body has a right to be treated justly and fairly and shall have a right to apply to a court of law in respect of any administrative decision taken against him or her.43. General limitation on fundamental and other human rights and freedoms
44. Prohibition of derogation from particular human rights and freedoms
Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, there shall be no derogation from the enjoyment of the following rights and freedoms—45. Human rights and freedoms additional to other rights
The rights, duties, declarations and guarantees relating to the fundamental and other human rights and freedoms specifically mentioned in this Chapter shall not be regarded as excluding others not specifically mentioned.Human rights and freedoms during a state of emergency
46. Effect of laws enacted for a state of emergency
47. Detention under emergency laws
Where a person is restricted or detained under a law made for the purpose of a state of emergency, the following provisions shall apply—48. Review by the Uganda Human Rights Commission
49. Report to Parliament
Enforcement of rights and freedoms by courts
50. Enforcement of rights and freedoms by courts
Uganda Human Rights Commission
51. Uganda Human Rights Commission
52. Functions of the Human Rights Commission
53. Powers of the commission
54. Independence of the commission
Subject to this Constitution, the commission shall be independent and shall not, in the performance of its duties, be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.55. Expenses of the commission
56. Removal of commissioners
The provisions of this Constitution relating to the removal of a judge of the High Court from office shall, with the necessary modifications, apply to the removal from office of a member of the commission.57. Staff of the commission
The appointment of the officers and other employees of the commission shall be made by the commission in consultation with the Public Service Commission.58. Parliament to make laws regarding functions of the commission
Parliament may make laws to regulate and facilitate the performance of the functions of the Uganda Human Rights Commission.Chapter Five
Representation of the people
Right to vote
59. Right to vote
Electoral Commission
60. Electoral Commission
61. Functions of the Electoral Commission
62. Independence of the commission
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the commission shall be independent and shall, in the performance of its functions, not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.63. Constituencies
64. Appeals from decisions of the commission
65. Staff of the commission
The appointment of officers and employees of the Electoral Commission shall be made by the commission acting in consultation with the Public Service Commission.66. Expenses of the commission
67. Organisation of elections
68. Voting at elections and referenda
Political systems
69. Political systems
70. Movement political system
71. Multiparty political system
72. Right to form political parties or political organisations
[heading substituted by section 2 of Act 12 of 2015]73. Regulations of political organisations
74. Change of political systems by referenda or elections
75. Prohibition of one-party State
Parliament shall have no power to enact a law establishing a one-party state.General
76. Parliament to enact laws on elections
Parliament may, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, enact such laws as may be necessary for the purposes of this Chapter, including laws for the registration of voters, the conduct of public elections and referenda and, where necessary, making provision for voting by proxy.Chapter Six
The Legislature
Establishment, composition and functions of Parliament
77. Parliament of Uganda
78. Composition of Parliament
79. Functions of Parliament
80. Qualifications and disqualifications of members of Parliament
81. Election of members of Parliament
82. Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament
82A. Leader of the opposition
83. Tenure of office of members of Parliament
84. Right of recall
85. Emoluments of members of Parliament
86. Determination of questions of membership
87. Clerk to Parliament and other staff of Parliament
87A. Parliamentary Commission
There shall be a Commission called the Parliamentary Commission whose composition and functions shall be prescribed by Parliament by law.[article 87A inserted by section 24 of Act 11 of 2005]Procedure of Parliament
88. Quorum of Parliament
89. Voting in Parliament
90. Committees of Parliament
91. Exercise of legislative powers
92. Restriction on retrospective legislation
Parliament shall not pass any law to alter the decision or judgment of any court as between the parties to the decision or judgment.93. Restriction on financial matters
Parliament shall not, unless the bill or the motion is introduced on behalf of the Government—94. Rules of procedure in Parliament
95. Sessions of Parliament
96. Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament shall stand dissolved upon the expiration of its term as prescribed by article 77 of this Constitution.General
97. Parliamentary immunities and privileges
Chapter Seven
The Executive
The President
98. President of Uganda
99. Executive authority of Uganda
100. Notification of the absence of the President from Uganda
The President shall, whenever leaving Uganda, notify in writing the Vice President, the Speaker and the Chief Justice.101. Presidential addresses
102. Qualifications and disqualifications of the President
103. Election of the President
104. Challenging a presidential election
105. Tenure of office of a President
106. Terms and conditions of service of the President
107. Removal of the President
108. Vice President
108A. Prime Minister
109. Absence of the President
110. State of emergency
The Cabinet
111. The Cabinet
112. Meetings of the Cabinet
113. Cabinet Ministers
114. Other Ministers
115. Oath of Minister
A Minister shall, before assuming the duties of office take and subscribe the oath of allegiance and the oath of Minister specified in the Fourth Schedule to this Constitution.116. Vacation of office of Minister
The office of a Minister shall become vacant—117. Responsibility of Ministers
Ministers shall individually be accountable to the President for the administration of their Ministries and collectively be responsible for any decision made by the Cabinet.118. Vote of censure
119. Attorney General
119A. Deputy Attorney General
Director of Public Prosecutions
120. Director of Public Prosecutions
Prerogative of mercy
121. Prerogative of mercy
International relations
122. Diplomatic representation
123. Execution of treaties, conventions and agreements
Declaration of a state of war
124. Declaration of a state of war
National Planning Authority
125. National Planning Authority
There shall be a National Planning Authority whose composition and functions shall be prescribed by Parliament.Chapter Eight
The judiciary
Administration of justice
126. Exercise of judicial power
127. Participation of the people in the administration of justice
Parliament shall make law providing for participation of the people in the administration of justice by the courts.128. Independence of the judiciary
The courts of judicature
129. The courts of judicature
The Supreme Court of Uganda
130. Supreme Court of Uganda
The Supreme Court shall consist of—131. Composition of the Supreme Court
132. Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
133. Administrative functions of the Chief Justice
The Court of Appeal of Uganda
134. Court of Appeal of Uganda
135. Composition of the Court of Appeal
136. Administrative functions of the Deputy Chief Justice
The Constitutional Court
137. Questions as to the interpretation of the Constitution
The High Court of Uganda
138. High Court of Uganda
139. Jurisdiction of the High Court
140. Hearing of election cases
141. Administrative functions of the Principal Judge
Appointments, qualifications and tenure of office of judicial officers
142. Appointment of judicial officers
143. Qualifications for appointment of judicial officers
144. Tenure of office of judicial officers
145. Registrars
Judicial Service Commission
146. Judicial Service Commission
147. Functions of the Judicial Service Commission
148. Appointment of other judicial officers
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Judicial Service Commission may appoint persons to hold or act in any judicial office other than the offices specified in article 147(3) of this Constitution and confirm appointments in and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices and remove such persons from office.148A. Appointment of staff of the judiciary
Notwithstanding article 172(1)(b), the Judicial Service Commission shall be responsible for the appointment, discipline and removal of such staff of the judiciary as may be prescribed by Parliament by law.[article 148A inserted by section 7 of Act 12 of 2015]149. Judicial oath
Every judicial officer shall, before assuming the duties of his or her office, take and subscribe the oath of allegiance and the judicial oath specified in the Fourth Schedule to this Constitution.150. Power to make laws relating to the judiciary
151. Interpretation
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “judicial officer” means—Chapter Nine
Finance
General
152. Taxation
153. Consolidated Fund
154. Withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund
155. Financial year estimates
156. Appropriation Bill
157. Contingencies Fund
Parliament shall make provision for the establishment of a Contingencies Fund and shall make laws to regulate the operations of that fund.158. Offices the remuneration of which is charged on the Consolidated Fund
159. Power of Government to borrow or lend
160. Public debt
Central Bank of Uganda
161. The central bank
162. Functions of the bank
Auditor General
163. Auditor General
164. Accountability
Chapter Ten
The Public Service
Public Service Commission
165. Public Service Commission
166. Functions of the Public Service Commission
Education Service Commission
167. Education Service Commission
168. Functions of the Education Service Commission
Health Service Commission
169. Health Service Commission
170. Functions of the Health Service Commission
General
171. Establishment of offices
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and any Act of Parliament, the President may, after consultation with the appropriate service commission, establish offices in the public service of the Government of Uganda.172. Appointment of public officers
173. Protection of public officers
A public officer shall not be—173A. Head of the Public Service
174. Permanent Secretaries
175. Interpretation
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires—Chapter Eleven
Local Government
Principles and structures of local government
176. Local government system
177. Districts of Uganda
178. Regional governments
178A. Grants for districts not forming regional governments
179. Boundaries of local government units
180. Local government councils
181. Elections of local government councils
182. Revocation of mandate
183. District chairperson
184. Speaker of a district council
185. Removal of a district chairperson and speaker
186. District executive committee
187. Vacation of office of member of district executive committee
188. Chief and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
189. Functions of the Government and district councils
Finances of local governments
190. Planning
District councils shall prepare comprehensive and integrated development plans incorporating the plans of lower level local governments for submission to the National Planning Authority.191. Power to levy and appropriate taxes
192. Collection of taxes by local government
Parliament shall by law provide—193. Grants to local governments
194. Local Government Finance Commission
195. Loans and grants
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and with the approval of the Government, a local government may, for the carrying out of its functions and services, borrow money or accept and use any grant or assistance as Parliament shall prescribe.196. Accountability
Parliament shall make laws —197. Financial autonomy of urban authorities
Urban authorities shall have autonomy over their financial and planning matters in relation to the district councils as Parliament may, by law, provide.District service commissions
198. District service commissions
199. Secondment of staff
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Government may, on request by a district council, post persons to fill, assist and complement the service of a local government.200. Functions of district service commissions
General
201. Exercise of administrative functions
The functions of a district government shall be exercised in accordance with this Constitution and any other law; but the exercise of those functions shall not detract from the order, peace and good governance of any part of Uganda.202. Takeover of district administration by the President
203. Resident District Commissioner
204. Terms and conditions of service
Parliament shall prescribe the guidelines to be followed by the district councils in determining terms and conditions of service for—205. Prohibition of holding political offices concurrently
206. Parliament to make laws regarding local government
207. Interpretation
In this Chapter, a reference to a local government includes—Chapter Twelve
Defence and national security
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces
208. Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces
209. Functions of the defence forces
The functions of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces are—210. Parliament to regulate the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces
Parliament shall make laws regulating the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and, in particular, providing for—(a)the organs and structures of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces;(b)recruitment, appointment, promotion, discipline and removal of members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and ensuring that members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces are recruited from every district of Uganda;(c)terms and conditions of service of members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces; and(d)the deployment of troops outside Uganda.Uganda Police Force
211. Uganda Police Force
212. Functions of the Uganda Police Force
The functions of the Uganda Police Force shall include the following—213. Command of the Uganda Police Force
214. Parliament to regulate the Uganda Police Force
Parliament shall make laws—(a)providing for the organisation and administration of the Uganda Police Force;(b)ensuring that members of the Uganda Police Force are recruited from every district of Uganda; and(c)regulating generally the Uganda Police Force.Uganda Prisons Service
215. Uganda Prisons Service
216. Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Prisons
217. Parliament to regulate the Uganda Prisons Service
Parliament shall make laws—(a)providing for the organisation, administration and functions of the Uganda Prisons Service;(b)ensuring that members of the Uganda Prisons Service are recruited from every district of Uganda; and(c)regulating generally the Uganda Prisons Service.Intelligence services
218. Intelligence services
National Security Council
219. National Security Council
There shall be a National Security Council which shall consist of the President as chairperson and such other members as Parliament may determine.220. Functions of the National Security Council
The functions of the National Security Council are—(a)to inform and advise the President on matters relating to national security; and(b)any other functions prescribed by Parliament.General
221. Security organisations to observe human rights
It shall be the duty of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and any other armed force established in Uganda, the Uganda Police Force and any other police force, the Uganda Prisons Service, all intelligence services and the National Security Council to observe and respect human rights and freedoms in the performance of their functions.222. Parliament to regulate possession and use of firearms and ammunition
Parliament shall make laws to regulate the possession and use of firearms and ammunition.Chapter Thirteen
Inspectorate of Government
223. Inspectorate of Government
224. Removal of Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General
The Inspector General or a Deputy Inspector General may be removed from office by the President on the recommendation of a special tribunal constituted by Parliament only for—225. Functions of inspectorate
226. Jurisdiction of inspectorate
The jurisdiction of the Inspectorate of Government shall cover officers or leaders whether employed in the public service or not, and also such institutions, organisations or enterprises as Parliament may prescribe by law.227. Independence of inspectorate
The Inspectorate of Government shall be independent in the performance of its functions and shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority and shall only be responsible to Parliament.228. Branches of inspectorate
The Inspectorate of Government may establish branches at district and other administrative levels as it considers fit for the better performance of its functions.229. Resources of inspectorate
230. Special powers of inspectorate
231. Reports of inspectorate
232. Powers of Parliament regarding inspectorate
Chapter Fourteen
Leadership Code of Conduct
233. Leadership Code of Conduct
234. Enforcement of code
The Leadership Code of Conduct shall be enforced by the Inspectorate of Government or such other authority as Parliament may by law prescribe.235. Disqualification for breach of code
Parliament may, by law, provide that a person who has been dismissed or removed from office by reason of breach of the code of conduct shall be disqualified from holding any other public office whether appointive or elective and either generally or for a prescribed period.235A. Leadership Code Tribunal
There shall be a Leadership Code Tribunal, whose composition, jurisdiction and functions shall be prescribed by Parliament by law.[article 235A inserted by section 42 of Act 11 of 2005]236. Interpretation
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “specified officer” means the holder of an office to which the Leadership Code of Conduct applies.Chapter Fifteen
Land and environment
Land
237. Land ownership
Uganda Land Commission
238. Uganda Land Commission
239. Functions of the Uganda Land Commission
The Uganda Land Commission shall hold and manage any land in Uganda vested in or acquired by the Government of Uganda in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and shall have such other functions as may be prescribed by Parliament.District land boards
240. District land boards
241. Functions of district land boards
General
242. Land use
Government may, under laws made by Parliament and policies made from time to time, regulate the use of land.243. Land tribunals
244. Minerals and petroleum
Environment
245. Protection and preservation of the environment
Parliament shall, by law, provide for measures intended—Chapter Sixteen
Institution of Traditional or Cultural Leaders
246. Institution of traditional or cultural leaders
Chapter Seventeen
General and miscellaneous
247. Administration of estates
Parliament shall—248. Law Reform Commission
249. Disaster Preparedness and Management Commission
250. Legal proceedings by or against the Government
251. Performance of functions of commissions and authorities
252. Resignations
253. Reappointments and concurrent appointments
254. Pension
255. Referenda generally
256. Manner of administering oaths
The oaths specified in the Fourth Schedule to this Constitution shall be administered in a manner prescribed by law.257. Interpretation
258. Ratification of certain acts relating to the procedure of Parliament
Subject to article 92 of this Constitution—Chapter Eighteen
Amendment of the Constitution
259. Amendment of the Constitution
260. Amendments requiring a referendum
261. Amendments requiring approval by district councils
262. Amendments by Parliament
A bill for an Act of Parliament to amend any provision of the Constitution, other than those referred to in articles 260 and 261 of this Constitution, shall not be taken as passed unless it is supported at the second and third readings by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all members of Parliament.263. Certificate of compliance
Chapter Nineteen
Transitional Provisions
264. ***
[article 264 repealed by section 45(a) of Act 11 of 2005]265. ***
[article 265 repealed by section 45(b) of Act 11 of 2005]266. ***
[article 266 repealed by section 45(c) of Act 11 of 2005]267. ***
[article 267 repealed by section 45(d) of Act 11 of 2005]268. ***
[article 268 repealed by section 45(e) of Act 11 of 2005]269. Existing offices
270. ***
[article 270 repealed by section 45(f) of Act 11 of 2005]271. ***
[article 271 repealed by section 45(g) of Act 11 of 2005]272. ***
[article 272 repealed by section 45(h) of Act 11 of 2005]273. ***
[article 273 repealed by section 45(i) of Act 11 of 2005]274. Existing law
275. ***
[article 275 repealed by section 45(j) of Act 11 of 2005]276. Enactments not yet in force
Where immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution any existing law had not been brought into force or was to come into force on a date subsequent to the coming into force of this Constitution, that law may be brought into force in accordance with its terms or shall come into force on such subsequent date as the case may be.277. ***
[article 277 repealed by section 45(k) of Act 11 of 2005]278. ***
[article 278 repealed by section 45(l) of Act 11 of 2005]279. ***
[article 279 repealed by section 45(m) of Act 11 of 2005]280. Pending matters
281. Proceedings pending before courts
Legal proceedings pending immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution before any court, including civil proceedings against the Government, may be proceeded with and completed.282. Prerogative of mercy re cases before constitution
The prerogative of mercy of the President under article 121 of this Constitution may be exercised in respect of any criminal offences committed before the coming into force of this Constitution as it may in respect of a criminal offence committed after the coming into force of this Constitution.283. Devolution of rights and liabilities
Subject to the provisions of article 284 of this Constitution—284. Succession to property
285. Succession to contracts
Where there is subsisting, immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution, a contract which has been entered into by or on behalf of the Government, then on and after the coming into force of this Constitution, all rights, liabilities and obligations of the Government under the contract shall be vested in or, as the case may be, subsist against the Government; and the contract shall otherwise continue to be of full force and effect.286. ***
[article 286 repealed by section 45(n) of Act 11 of 2005]287. International agreements, treaties and conventions
Where—288. ***
[article 288 repealed by section 45(o) of Act 11 of 2005]289. Term of current Parliament
Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the term of the Parliament in existence at the time this article comes into force, shall expire after seven years of its first sitting after the general elections.[article 289 inserted by section 46 of Act 11 of 2005 and substituted by section 8 of Act 1 of 2018]289A. Application of clause 2 of article 105
Clause 2 of article 105 shall come into effect upon dissolution of the Parliament in existence at the commencement of this Act.[article 289A inserted by section 9 of Act 1 of 2018]290. Transitional provision relating to Kampala
Until Parliament passes a law in accordance with article 5 of this Constitution to provide for the administration and development of Kampala as the capital city for Uganda, Kampala the boundary of which is required to be delineated by article 5 of this Constitution shall be administered as a district in the manner in which Kampala was administered before the commencement of the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2005.[article 290 inserted by section 46 of Act 11 of 2005]291. Term of current local government councils
For the avoidance of doubt, the term of seven years prescribed for local government councils by clause (4) of article 181 of this Constitution shall apply to the term of the local government councils in existence at the commencement of this Act.[article 291 inserted by section 46 of Act 11 of 2005 and substituted by section 10 of Act 1 of 2018]292. Modification of laws
293. Preservation of rights in respect of existing offices
Subject to article 268, any person holding any office under this Constitution before the coming into force of the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2005 shall, so far as consistent with this Constitution, continue in office in an equivalent office.[article 293 inserted by section 46 of Act 11 of 2005]294. Existing constituencies
Until Parliament prescribes the constituencies under article 63, the constituencies shall be those into which Uganda was divided before the coming into force of the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2005.[article 294 inserted by section 46 of Act 11 of 2005]295. Movement organs continued
Until the first Parliamentary elections for the purpose of the multi party political system are held, the organs under the movement political system as referred to in clause (2) of article 70 of the Constitution shall remain in force and thereafter shall be subject to clause (3) of article 70 and article 73.[article 295 inserted by section 46 of Act 11 of 2005]History of this document
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30 December 2005
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2. | Labour Unions Act, 2006 | 11 citations |
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Judgment 4312
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2. | Leadership Code Act | 40 citations |
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6. | Petroleum Supply Act, 2003 | 7 citations |
7. | Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020 | 3 citations |
8. | Uganda Human Rights Commission Act | 3 citations |
9. | Human Rights (Enforcement) Act, 2019 | 2 citations |
10. | Equal Opportunities Commission Act, 2007 | 1 citation |
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