Constitution of Uganda / Article 102 Qualifications and disqualifications of the President
The President
102.Qualifications and disqualifications of the President
(1)A person is qualified for election as President if that person—
(a)is a citizen of Uganda by birth;
(b)is a registered voter; and
(c)has completed a minimum formal education of Advanced Level standard or its equivalent.
(2)A person is not qualified for election as President if that person—
(a)is of unsound mind;
(b)is holding or acting in an office the functions of which involve a responsibility for or in connection with the conduct of an election;
(c)is a traditional or cultural leader as defined in Article 246(6) of this Constitution;
(d)has been adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt under any law in force in Uganda and has not been discharged;
(e)is under a sentence of death or a sentence of imprisonment exceeding nine months imposed by any competent court without the option of a fine;
(f)has, within seven years immediately preceding the election, been convicted by a competent court of an offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude; or
(g)has, within seven years immediately preceding the election, been convicted by a competent court of an offence under any law relating to elections conducted by the Electoral Commission.