Constitution of Uganda
The Constitution of Uganda is the supreme law of Uganda. The fourth and current constitution was promulgated on 8 October 1995. It sanctions a republican form of government with a powerful President.
| Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Jurisdiction | Uganda |
| Ratified | 22 September 1995 |
| Date effective | 8 October 1995 |
| System | Unitary presidential republic |
| Government structure | |
| Branches | Three |
| Chambers | Unicameral (Parliament) |
| Executive | President |
| Judiciary | Supreme Court |
| History | |
| Amendments | 4 |
| Last amended | 5 January 2018 |
| Author(s) | Uganda Constitutional Commission |
| Supersedes | Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1967 |
| Full text | |
| Constitution of the Republic of Uganda at Wikisource | |
The first Constitution was adopted in 1962 only to be replaced 4 years later in 1966. The 1966 Constitution, passed in a tense political environment and without debate, was replaced in 1967. Before it was succeeded by the 1995 Constitution, the 1967 Constitution suffered various periods of suspension, either in full or in part.
In 2005, the Constitution was amended to provide for a multi-party political system.
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