PREFACE
This is a simplified and abridged version of the Constitution of Uganda which has been
prepared by the Uganda Law Reform Commission in exercise of its powers under section 11
of the Uganda Law Reform Commission Act Cap.25, at the request of the Government of
Uganda, through the Ministry of Local Government
The Constitution is used in every day life at many levels of society in Uganda hence the need
for its simplification. The production of this version is aimed at creating peoples' awareness
and appreciation of their rights and obligations under the Constitution, as well as enhancing
the administration of justice in Uganda.
This version simplifies the recently reprinted Constitution as at 15th February, 2006 which
incorporates the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2005, Act No. 11 of 2005 and the Constitution
(Amendment) (No.2) Act 2005, Act No. 21 of 2005.
In the preparation of this version, the commission has adopted the use of ordinary language,
only using legal terms where it has been deemed necessary. Certain words considered difficult
to understand but not simplified in the main text have been explained in the glossary. The
commission has endeavoured to include the most important provisions of the Constitution in
a summarised form. Some of the provisions from the Local Governments Act, Cap. 243 that
have a bearing on the Constitution have been included in the sixth schedule to this version.
It is important to note however that the numbering of the provisions in this version does not
necessarily correspond to the numbering provided in the Constitution. However, the articles referred
to in this version have been indicated in brackets at the end of each head note.
Acknowledgment
The commission wishes to acknowledge the support and encouragement received from various
institutions and individuals in the preparation of this version. Special thanks go to the Justice
Law and Order Sector (JLOS) and the Royal Netherlands Government for the financial support
that has enhanced the production of this work.
Prof. J.M.N. Kakooza
Chairman, Uganda Law Reform Commission.
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