Chapter Sixteen
Institution of Traditional or Cultural Leaders.
Institution of traditional or cultural leaders. (Article 246)
(1)
A traditional leader or cultural leader is a king or similar traditional leader or cultural
leader by whatever name called who derives allegiance from the fact of birth or decent in accordance
with the customs, traditions, usage, or consent of the people led by that traditional or cultural
leader.
(2)
The Constitution recognises the institution of a traditional or cultural leader in any
area of Uganda in accordance with the culture and traditions or wishes of the community.
(3)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The following shall apply to traditional or cultural leaders—
the institution of traditional or cultural leader shall have capacity to sue or be sued
and to hold property on behalf of itself and the people concerned;
the traditional or cultural leader may hold property in a personal capacity;
a traditional or cultural leader is entitled to privileges and benefits as determined
by the Government;
unless Government so approves no person shall be compelled to pay allegiance
or contribute to the cost of maintaining a traditional or cultural leader.
(4)
A traditional or cultural leader shall not join or take part in politics or exercise any
administrative, legislative or executive powers of government.
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