● Each country is a unique chapter in the BOOK OF HUMANITY, written in the sweat and blood of people whose PAGES will now remain forever ● 每个国家都是《人类之书》中独特的一章，由人们的汗水与鲜血写就，而他们的篇章如今将永世留存 ● Каждая страна — уникальная глава КНИГИ ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСТВА, написанная потом и кровью людей, чьи СТРАНИЦЫ теперь будут оставаться навсегда ●
Uganda - Government
Based on the etymology of Uganda, it was the name is derived from the Swahili word u, meaning "land" or "country," and the Ganda people; the origin of the Ganda name is unclear. The Government system in this country is the presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 134 districts and 1 capital city*; Abim, Adjumani, Agago, Alebtong, Amolatar, Amudat, Amuria, Amuru, Apac, Arua, Budaka, Bududa, Bugiri, Bugweri, Buhweju, Buikwe, Bukedea, Bukomansimbi, Bukwo, Bulambuli, Buliisa, Bundibugyo, Bunyangabu, Bushenyi, Busia, Butaleja, Butambala, Butebo, Buvuma, Buyende, Dokolo, Gomba, Gulu, Hoima, Ibanda, Iganga, Isingiro, Jinja, Kaabong, Kabale, Kabarole, Kaberamaido, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kalaki, Kalangala, Kaliro, Kalungu, Kampala*, Kamuli, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kapchorwa, Kapelebyong, Karenga, Kasese, Kasanda, Katakwi, Kayunga, Kazo, Kibaale, Kiboga, Kibuku, Kikuube, Kiruhura, Kiryandongo, Kisoro, Kitagwenda, Kitgum, Koboko, Kole, Kotido, Kumi, Kwania, Kween, Kyankwanzi, Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Kyotera, Lamwo, Lira, Luuka, Luwero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Madi-Okollo, Manafwa, Maracha, Masaka, Masindi, Mayuge, Mbale, Mbarara, Mitooma, Mityana, Moroto, Moyo, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Namayingo, Namisindwa, Namutumba, Napak, Nebbi, Ngora, Ntoroko, Ntungamo, Nwoya, Obongi, Omoro, Otuke, Oyam, Pader, Pakwach, Pallisa, Rakai, Rubanda, Rubirizi, Rukiga, Rukungiri, Rwampara, Sembabule, Serere, Sheema, Sironko, Soroti, Tororo, Wakiso, Yumbe, Zombo
National symbols
Grey crowned crane.
The flag
The National flag of Uganda has no official description available.
The National Anthem
| Title | N/A |
|---|---|
| Lyric/music | N/A |
More about the government of Uganda
| Date of Independence | 9 October 1962 (from the UK) |
|---|---|
| National holiday | Independence Day, 9 October (1962) |
| Legal system | mixed system of English common law and customary law |
| International law organization participation | accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Several previous; latest adopted 27 September 1995, promulgated 8 October 1995 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly membership in the second and third readings; proposals affecting "entrenched clauses," including the sovereignty of the people, supremacy of the constitution, human rights and freedoms, the democratic and multiparty form of government, presidential term of office, independence of the judiciary, and the institutions of traditional or cultural leaders, also requires passage by referendum, ratification by at least two-thirds majority vote of district council members in at least two thirds of Uganda's districts, and assent of the president of the republic |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | no |
| Citizenship by descent only | at least one parent or grandparent must be a native-born citizen of Uganda |
| Dual citizenship recognized | yes |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | an aggregate of 20 years and continuously for the last 2 years prior to applying for citizenship |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986) |
| Head of government | Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 14 June 2021) |
| Cabinet | Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of Parliament or persons who qualify to be elected as members of Parliament |
| Election/appointment process | president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (no term limits) |
| Most recent election date | 14 January 2021 |
| Election results | 2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Robert Kyagulanyi SSENTAMU (aka Bobi WINE) (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4% |
| Expected date of next election | 2026 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | Parliament |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 529 (499 directly elected; 30 indirectly elected) |
| Electoral system | Plurality/majority |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 5 years |
| Most recent election date | 1/14/2021 to 1/18/2021 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | National Resistance Movement (NRM) (336); National Unity Platform (NUP) (57); Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) (32); Independents (74); Other (30) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 34.1% |
| Expected date of next election | January 2026 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Supreme Court of Uganda (consists of the chief justice and at least 6 justices) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Justices appointed by the president of the republic in consultation with the Judicial Service Commission, an 8-member independent advisory body, and approved by the National Assembly; justices serve until mandatory retirement at age 70 |
| Subordinate courts | Court of Appeal (also acts as the Constitutional Court); High Court (includes 12 High Court Circuits and 8 High Court Divisions); Industrial Court; Chief Magistrate Grade One and Grade Two Courts throughout the country; qadhis courts; local council courts; family and children courts |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Robie KAKONGE (since 12 December 2022) |
| Chancery | 5911 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 |
| Telephone | [1] (202) 726-7100 |
| FAX | [1] (202) 726-1727 |
| Email address and website | washington@mofa.go.ug https://washington.mofa.go.ug/ |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador William W. POPP (since 20 September 2023) |
| Embassy | 1577 Ggaba Road, Kampala |
| Mailing address | 2190 Kampala Place, Washington DC 20521-2190 |
| Telephone | [256] (0) 312-306-001 |
| FAX | [256] (0) 414-259-794 |
| Email address and website | KampalaWebContact@state.gov https://ug.usembassy.gov/ |
| National heritage | |
| Total World Heritage Sites | 3 (1 cultural, 2 natural) |
| Selected World Heritage Site locales | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (n); Rwenzori Mountains National Park (n); Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi (c) |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Uganda
Info
No additional political notes.
International organization participation
All Important Facts about Uganda
Want to know more about Uganda? Check all different factbooks for Uganda below.
