Chapter Twelve
Defence And National Security.
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.
208. Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.
(1) There shall be armed forces to be known as the Uganda Peoples’
Defence Forces.
(2) The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces shall be nonpartisan,
national in character, patriotic, professional, disciplined, productive and
subordinate to the civilian authority as established under this Constitution.
(3) Members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces shall be citizens
of Uganda of good character.
(4) No person shall raise an armed force except in accordance with
this Constitution.
209. Functions of the defence forces.
The functions of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces are—
(a) to preserve and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Uganda;
(b) to cooperate with the civilian authority in emergency situations
and in cases of natural disasters;
(c) to foster harmony and understanding between the defence forces
and civilians; and
(d) to engage in productive activities for the development of Uganda.
210. Parliament to regulate the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.
Parliament shall make laws regulating the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces
and, in particular, providing for—
(a) the organs and structures of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces;
(b) recruitment, appointment, promotion, discipline and removal of
members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and ensuring
that members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces are
recruited from every district of Uganda;
(c) terms and conditions of service of members of the Uganda