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Sovereignty of the people
Article 1 of the Uganda Constitution establishes the sovereignty of the people, the supremacy of...
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Supremacy of the Constitution
This article affirms that the Constitution is the highest law in Uganda, overriding any conflicting...
Chapter 1
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Defence of the Constitution
The Defence of the Constitution prohibits any unlawful attempt to overthrow or amend it. It...
Chapter 1
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Promotion of public awareness of the Constitution
The State will promote awareness of the Constitution by translating it into local languages, teaching...
Chapter 1
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The Republic of Uganda
Learn about Uganda's structure as a sovereign Republic, its regions, districts, and capital city Kampala....
Chapter 2
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Official language
English is Uganda's official language, with Swahili as the second official language for specific uses....
Chapter 2
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Non-adoption of State religion
Prohibition of Having a State Religion
Chapter 2
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National symbols and seals
The national flag, the national coat of arms, the public seal, the national anthem and...
Chapter 2
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National interest
Uganda will be governed by principles of national interest and the common good, with Parliament...
Chapter 2
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Citizens of Uganda
Every person who, on the commencement of this Constitution, is a citizen of Uganda shall...
Chapter 3
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Citizenship by birth
The following persons shall be citizens of Uganda by birth—
Chapter 3
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Foundlings and adopted children
A child under five years old found in Uganda with unknown parents is considered a...
Chapter 3
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Citizenship by registration
Anyone born in Uganda whose parents and grandparents were not diplomats or refugees, and who...
Chapter 3
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Citizenship by naturalisation
Parliament will make laws about how people can get or lose citizenship that is acquired.
Chapter 3
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Loss of citizenship by registration
A person can lose their citizenship if it was gained through registration, for any of...
Chapter 3
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Dual citizenship
A Ugandan citizen who is 18 years or older and chooses to become a citizen...
Chapter 3
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National Citizenship and Immigration Board
There will be a National Citizenship and Immigration Board.
Chapter 3
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Duties of a citizen
Every Ugandan citizen must—
Chapter 3
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Registration of births, marriages and deaths
The State shall register every birth, marriage and death occurring in Uganda.
Chapter 3
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Citizenship of a parent dying before the birth of a person
When this Chapter refers to the citizenship of a parent at the time of a...
Chapter 3
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Fundamental and other human rights and freedoms
Fundamental rights and freedoms belong to every person naturally and are not given by the...
Chapter 4
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Equality and freedom from discrimination
Everyone is equal before the law in all areas of life—political, economic, social, cultural, and...
Chapter 4
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Protection of right to life
No one can be intentionally killed, except after a fair trial by a competent court...
Chapter 4
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Protection of personal liberty
No one can be deprived of their freedom except in the following cases—
Chapter 4
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Respect for human dignity and protection from inhuman treatment
No one should be tortured or treated in a cruel, inhuman, or degrading way.
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Protection from slavery, servitude and forced labour
No one can be held in slavery or servitude...
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Protection from deprivation of property
Every person has the right to own property alone or with others.
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Right to privacy of person, home and other property
No one should face— unlawful searches of their person, home, or property...
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Right to a fair hearing
In any civil or criminal case, a person has the right to a fair, quick,...
Chapter 4