Parliament shall by law make provision for the right of citizens to demand the holding by the Electoral Commission of a referendum, whether national or in any particular part of Uganda, on any issue.

Parliament shall also make laws to provide for the holding of a referendum by the Electoral Commission upon a reference by the Government of any contentious matter to a referendum.

Where a referendum is held under this Article, the result of the referendum shall be binding on all organs and agencies of the State and on all persons and organisations in Uganda.

the fundamental and other human rights and freedoms guaranteed under Chapter Four of this Constitution; and

the power of the courts to question the validity of the referendum.

A referendum to which <span class="underline-gradient ref" data-tippy-content data-ref="255:3">clause (3)</span> applies, shall not affect—

Article 255 establishes rules for citizen-initiated and government-called referenda in Uganda, including their binding nature and limits

Constitution of Uganda / Article 255 Referenda generally

255.Referenda generally