Uganda · Government
Government and administration in Uganda
How the executive, legislature and administrative state are organised, and which body is responsible for what.
The three branches
- Executive — President, Vice-President and Prime Minister
- Five-year term; term and age limits removed in 2005 and 2017.
- Legislative — Parliament of Uganda
- Unicameral with constituency, district woman, and special interest group representatives.
- Judicial — Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court
- Judicial Service Commission advises on appointments.
- Traditional — Cultural and traditional leaders
- Recognised under article 246 without political or legislative role.
How legislation is made
Bills receive three readings with committee scrutiny; certificates of financial implication are required for money bills. The President assents, returns the bill twice with recommendations, or it becomes law if passed a third time by two-thirds.
Enforcement institutions
- Uganda Police Force
- National policing under the Inspector-General.
- Directorate of Public Prosecutions
- Constitutionally independent prosecution service.
- Inspectorate of Government
- Ombudsman and anti-corruption body with prosecutorial powers.
Government bodies and regulators
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