4.
Citizenship by Naturalisation (Article 13)
Parliament shall by law provide for the acquisition and loss of citizenship by naturalisation.
5.
Loss of citizenship by registration. (Article 14)
A person may lose citizenship by registration on the following grounds—
(a)
voluntary service in the armed forces or security forces of a country at war or
unfriendly to Uganda;
(b)
(c)
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if the citizenship was obtained unlawfully;
if one is spying against Uganda.
Dual citizenship. (Article 15)
Dual citizenship means being a citizen of two countries at the same time.
(1)
A citizen of Uganda of eighteen years and above who voluntarily acquires the
citizenship of another country may retain the citizenship of Uganda as provided under the
law.
(2)
A person who is not a citizen of Uganda may upon acquiring citizenship of
Uganda, retain the citizenship of another country subject to the law.
(3)
Where the law of another country requires a citizen to give up his or her
citizenship upon marriage in that country, then upon dissolution of that marriage one shall
reacquire his or her Ugandan citizenship.
(4)
citizenship.
7.
Parliament shall by law prescribe the circumstances of acquiring dual
National Citizenship and Immigration Board. (Article 16)
There shall be a National Citizenship and Immigration Board whose functions shall be
prescribed by Parliament by law.
8.
Duties of a citizen. (Article 17)
(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
The duties of a citizen are—
to respect the national anthem, flag, coat of arms and currency;
to respect the rights and freedoms of others;
to protect children and other persons who need protection, against any form
of abuse and ill-treatment;
to protect public property;
to defend Uganda and to provide national service when necessary;
to work with lawful agencies in the maintenance of law and order;
to pay taxes;
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