The 1995 Constitution adopted

President Museveni gives a copy of the new Constitution to Hajji Moses Kigongo immediately after receiving three copies of it on October 8, 1995.

The current 1995 constitution replaced a series of previous constitutions and consolidated the nation's legal framework after a period of instability. Uganda has had four constitutions since independence, with the 1995 version being the most current and established a republic with distinct executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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New Constitution launched

President Yoweri Museveni gives a copy of the new Constitution to Haji Moses Kigongo, the Speaker of Parliament immediately after receiving 3 copies of it 08.10.1995 2.jpg

In 1993, President Yoweri Museveni under National Resistance Movement (NRM) initiated the process of drafting a new constitution to promote peace, stability, and democracy. The Constitutional Commission led by Benjamin J. Odoki, drafted the new constitution, then the Commission conducted public consultations across the country, seeking input from citizens, interest groups, political organizations, and traditional leaders. 

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President Museveni swears in for another term at Kololo Airstrip

President Museveni taking an oath

On 12th May, 2001,President Museveni Yoweri Kaguta Museveni took an oath for other five years as the President of Uganda. Dignitaries graced Kololo Airstrip in Kampala during the ceremony as the Electoral Commission Chairman, Hajji Aziz Kasujja confirmed to the different dignitaries from Africa and the entire world that Museveni emerged winner of the 2001 general elections winning with 69% on the presidential polls, challenging four other candidates.

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