Presidential Requirements In Uganda

Presidential Requirements In Uganda

The president of the Republic of Uganda is the head of state and the head of government of Uganda.

The president leads the executive branch of the government of Uganda and is the commander-in-chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Force.

The incumbent Yoweri Museveni came to power in 1986 and is the longest serving president of Uganda, ahead of Idi Amin who ruled from 1971 to 1979. Bobi Wine has not conceded the 2021 election and claims his victory is disputed for the 2021 Ugandan general election.

Qualifications

In 2005 presidential term limits were removed, and in 2017, the removal of the previous upper age limit of 75 was also announced.

Qualifications of the President. (Article 102) A person to qualify for election as President must be—

(a) a citizen of Uganda by birth;

(b) not less than thirty-five and not more than seventy-five years of age; and

(c) qualified to be a member of Parliament.

Which ministry is responsible for elections in Uganda?

The Electoral Commission of Uganda, also Uganda Electoral Commission, is a constitutionally established organ of the Government of Uganda, whose mandate is to “organise and conduct regular, free and fair elections” in the country, in an efficient, professional and impartial manner.