The nrm initially governed the country through a broadbased cabinet of. The constitution of the republic of uganda was promulgated on 8t11 october 1995 by the constituent assembly, replacing the 1967 constitution. This is a reprint of the constitution of the republic of uganda 1995, which was authorised by the attorney general under the acts of parliament reprint ofmiscellaneous enactments order, 2006, statutory instrument no. Uganda became independent from british rule in 1962 under a compromise constitution negotiated between the british and key elite leaders. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Morris ugandas independence constitution, which came into force on october 9th, 1962, was the culmination of long negotiation in an attempt to reconcile the conflicting interests of buganda, the western. Uganda christian university school of law constitutional. These are basic human rights that are universal, interconnected and are all equally important. The 1995 constitution vests the land in the citizens of uganda to hold under four tenure systems namely. Constitution of uganda, be deemed to be made under an act of parliament. Uganda is a former british protectorate with a legal system modeled on the english common law legal system. National sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Uganda is also a signatory to the african union solemn declaration on gender equality in africa. Section i introduces the concept of citizenship generally, and the context in which citizenship should be analysed in the light of the constitution making process which led to the promulgation of the 1995 constitution. Since 1990, thirtyeight african constitutions have been rewritten, and eight involved major revisions. Pac115report on the report of the auditor general on the financial statements for the fy 30th june 20 vol. Since its independence, uganda has adopted three constitutions known as 1962 constitution, 1967 constitution and 1995 constitution. 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.
Still, any citizen should by default be allowed to associate with whoever they deem fit. The preamble states that the constitution shall be based on the principles of unity, peace, quality, democracy, social justice and progress and includes. Adjust brightness fast search search by all chapter or by select chapter automatically counts number of search words in. Constitution 1995 uganda s constitution 1995 provides that all land in uganda is owned by the people of uganda art 237, and vests attendant rights in the people in accordance with the four formally recognized land tenure systems customary, freehold, leasehold, and mailo art. All citizens, organs of state, political organizations, other associations as well as their officials have the duty to ensure observance of the constitution and to obey it. This will also guarantees every ugandan the right to a clean and healthy environment as provided for in the uganda constitution, 1995. The current constitution was adopted on october 8, 1995. This is a reprint of the constitution of the republic of uganda 1995, which was authorised. Though the constitution 1995 provided for three different political systems2, a controversial feature of uganda. Constitution of the republic of uganda 1995, as amended to. National objectives and directive principles of state policy. It is prohibited to assume state power in any manner other than that provided under the constitution. It is ugandas fourth constitution since the countrys independence from britain in 1962. These make it a requirement for uganda to include human rights in the national laws.
Constitution of the republic of uganda 1995, as amended to 2005. The government issued its constitutional proposals on the 9th of june, 1967 and parliamentary debate began on the 22nd of june. Uganda constitution, 1995 page 2 ict policy africa. The search for a national consensus kituo cha katiba. On september 8, 1967, the new constitution came into force. The 1995 constitution established uganda as a republic with an executive, legislative, and judicial branch.
Introduction the constitution of uganda, 1995, under article 27. In 2005, the 1995 constitution was amended to provide for a multiparty political system. The fourth and current constitution was promulgated on 8 october 1995. The present constitution was adopted on 8 october 1995. No other law will be taken in consideration which conflict the constitution. The constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 format. Read the full constitution of uganda the current constitution was adopted on october 8, 1995. Ii central government nyabyeya forestry college, mubende and uganda mission in newdelhi1. What the law says on land evictions the 1995 constitution. The parliament was constituted into a constituent assembly and given a mandate to draft a new constitution for uganda. A conflict of nationalism, chauvinism and ethnicity introduction citizenship for any person in the contemporary world situation is a very important concept. Uganda, with a population of about thirtytwo million in 2011, is a complex country of more than fifty main ethnic groups, divided on regional, religious, economic, and ethnic lines.
The ugandan constitution, in article 22, item 2 states. Doc constitutional history of uganda olupot maurice. I must acknowledge the unreserved support i received from the president personally and. Dr besigye rejected the outcome of the presidential election and a. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of uganda the supreme law of uganda. The 1995 constitution of the republic of uganda is the supreme law of the land. Since its promulgation, the constitution has been amended three times. June 21, 2018 webmaster 1284 leave a comment on constitution of the republic of uganda 1995.
Constitution of the republic of uganda 1995 uganda. On registered land, there may be other people occupying and utilizing the land other than the landlord. Ugandas constitution the costitution of the republic of. The following persons shall be citizens of uganda by birtha every person born in uganda one of whose parents or grandparents is or was a member of any of the indigenous communities existing and residing within the borders of uganda as at the first day of february, 1926, and set out in the third schedule to this constitution. Therefore, the public service code of conduct article 50 is breaching with the ideals of the 1995 constitution article 29e. Since the 1995 constitution was adopted, uganda has slid backward precipitously in.
The roles and powers of each of the government arms are enshrined and spelt out in the uganda constitution 1995. The constitution of uganda, 1995, under article 27 provides for. What can we can conclude is that the police force in yumbe district has arrested about 60 people and two individuals seriously injured some reports dead after bullets hit the scene. These issues were central to the constitution making process in uganda. Constitution prepared by the uganda constitutional commission and to adopt and enact a. The interpretation of the constitution is provided for under art. Constitution of the republic of uganda 1995 uganda police force. Posts about constitution of 1995 uganda written by nilspeace. The 1995 constitution of uganda has restored all the traditional monarchies, except for the kingdom of ankole, but limits the ugandan monarchs powers to cultural matters only.
The 1962 constitution was abrogated by prime minister milton obote in 1966, who declared himself president under an interim constitution of 1966. Many of the constitutional changes witnessed throughout africa have to do with individual rights and liberties, the rights of traditional authorities, the protection of customary rights, issues of land rights, and the rights of women. The appellant was at the time a judge of the high court of uganda who was appointed in march 2002 by the minister of finance to chair a 31 constitutional petition no. The constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 embassy. This booklet is the first in a series by the human rights centre uganda. This document displays the constitution of uganda adopted and enacted on september 22. The uganda constitution, 1995 page 1 ict policy africa. Uganda constitution 1995 free android app appbrain. Vicepresident a person is not qualified for election as president unless that person is.
Appendix all elected officials shall individually take on oath, holding the holy book of their faith, raising their right hand saying. In line with this, uganda has included human rights in the constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995, as well as established institutions to protect and promote human rights. Pdf constitution of the republic of uganda 1995 mathias. Do hearby, in and through this constituent assembly solemnly adopt, enact and g ive to ourselves and our posterity, this constitution of the republic of uganda, this 22nd day of september, in the year 1995. Nov 07, 20 in addition, uganda s constitution accords women full and equal dignity of the person with men and prohibits laws, cultures, customs or traditions that undermine their welfare, dignity or status uganda 1995, art. The making of the 1995 uganda constitution benjamin j. The constitution is the superior law over all other laws in uganda. Museveni, and his government for entrusting me with the responsibility of heading the uganda constitutional commission and steering the process of making a popular and democratic constitution for uganda. On the 4th of august the government announced that it would submit new. Constitution prepared by the uganda constitutional commission and to adopt and enact a constitution for uganda. The constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 ministry. The 1995 constitution stresses the notion of an independent judiciary, with the supreme court as the final court of appeal.
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