(1)The executive authority of Uganda is vested in the President and shall be exercised in accordance with this Constitution and the laws of Uganda.

(2)The President shall execute and maintain this Constitution and all laws made under or continued in force by this Constitution.

(3)It shall be the duty of the President to abide by, uphold and safeguard this Constitution and the laws of Uganda and to promote the welfare of the citizens and protect the territorial integrity of Uganda.

(4)Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the functions conferred on the President by clause (1) of this Article may be exercised by the President either directly or through officers subordinate to the President.

(5)A statutory instrument or other instrument issued by the President or any person authorised by the President may be authenticated by the signature of a Minister; and the validity of any instrument so authenticated shall not be called in question on the ground that it is not made, issued or executed by the President.