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Executive branch Uganda, in 35 editions.
The entry for Uganda published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- three deputy prime ministers,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, three deputy prime ministers, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- prime minister,
- three deputy prime ministers,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 29 January 1986); Vice President Samson Babi Mululu KISEKKA (since NA January 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister George Cosmas ADYEBO (since NA January 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- National Resistance Council:
- last held 11-28 February 1989 (next to be held by January 1995);
- results - NRM was the only party;
- seats - (278 total, 210 indirectly elected) 210 members elected without party affiliation
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, prime minister, three deputy prime ministers,
Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 29 January 1986); Vice
President Samson Babi Mululu KISEKKA (since NA January 1991)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister George Cosmas ADYEBO (since NA January 1991)
National Resistance Council:
last held 11-28 February 1989 (next to be held by January 1995); results -
NRM was the only party; seats - (278 total, 210 indirectly elected) 210
members elected without party affiliation
Published as “Elections”
- National Resistance Council:
- last held 11-28 February 1989 (next to be held by January 1995);
- results - NRM was the only party;
- seats - (278 total, 210 indirectly elected) 210 members elected without party affiliation
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- prime minister,
- three deputy prime ministers,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 29 January 1986); Vice President Samson Babi Mululu KISEKKA (since NA January 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister George Cosmas ADYEBO (since NA January 1991)
National Resistance Council:
last held 11-28 February 1989 (next to be held by January 1995); results -
NRM was the only party; seats - (278 total, 210 indirectly elected) 210
members elected without party affiliation
president, vice president, prime minister, three deputy prime ministers,
Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 29 January 1986); Vice
President Samson Babi Mululu KISEKKA (since NA January 1991)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister George Cosmas ADYEBO (since NA January 1991)
National Resistance Council:
last held 11-28 February 1989 (next to be held by January 1995); results -
NRM was the only party; seats - (278 total, 210 indirectly elected) 210
members elected without party affiliation
The entry for Uganda did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 29 January 1986); Vice President Dr. Specioza Wandira KAZIBWE (since 18 November 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18 November 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 29
January 1986); Vice President Dr. Specioza Wandira KAZIBWE (since 18
November 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18 November
1994)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); election last held 9 May 1996 (next to be held NA); results - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul K. SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%; note - this was the first popular direct presidential election since independence in 1962
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18 November 1994);
- cabinet:
- Cabinet, appointed by the president
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 29
seizing power 29 January 1986); Vice President Dr. Specioza Wandira KAZIBWE (since 18 election last held 9 May 1996 (nextNovember 1994) to be held NA); results - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul K.
SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%; note - this was the first
popular direct presidential election since independence in 1962
head of government: Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18 November1994) 1994);
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet, appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18 November 1994) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote;
- election last held 9 May 1996 (next to be held by 31 May 2001);
- note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul Kawanga SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since
seizing power 29 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of
state and head of government
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since
seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18
November 1994) note - the president is both chief of state and head of
government; the prime minister assists the president in the
supervision of the cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected
legislators
elections: president elected by popular vote; election last held 9 May
1996 (next to be held by 31 May 2001); note - first popular election
for president since independence in 1962; prime minister appointed by
the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president;
percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul Kawanga
SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); note-the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18 November 1994) note-the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote;
- election last held 9 May 1996 (next to be held by 31 May 2001);
- note-first popular election for president since independence in 1962;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul Kawanga SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since
seizing power 29 January 1986); note - the note-the president is both chief of
state and head of government
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since
seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18
November 1994) note - the note-the president is both chief of state and head of
government; the prime minister assists the president in the
supervision of the cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected
legislators
elections: president elected by popular vote; election last held 9 May
1996 (next to be held by 31 May 2001); note - first note-first popular election
president since independence in 1962; prime minister appointed by
president
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president;
percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul Kawanga
SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); note--the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18 November 1994); note--the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a NA-year term;
- election last held 9 May 1996 (next to be held by 31 May 2001);
- note--first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote--Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul Kawanga SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since
seizing power 29 January 1986); note-the note--the president is both chief of
state and head of government
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since
seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Kintu MUSOKE (since 18
18 November 1994) note-the 1994); note--the president is both chief of state and
head of
supervision of the cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected
legislators
elections: president elected by popular vote; vote for a NA-year term;
election last held 9 Maynote-first
note--first popular election for1962; 1962
was held in 1996; prime minister appointed by the
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president;
percent of vote - Lt. vote--Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul Kawanga
SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 9 May 1996 (next to be held by 31 May 2001);
- note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul Kawanga SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (sincenote--the note - the president is both chief of
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (sinceKintu MUSOKE Apollo NSIBAMBI (since
18 November 1994); note--the
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected
elections: president elected by popular vote for a NA-year five-year term;
note--first
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president;vote--Lt. vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 74%, Paul Kawanga
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 12 March 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996; prime minister appointed by the president election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 69.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of governmentelected reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 9 May 1996 12 March 2001 (next to be held by 31 May 2001); NA 2006); note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996; prime minister appointed by the president74%, Paul Kawanga SSEMOGERERE 24%, Muhammad MAYANJA 2% 69.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 69.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8%
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 12 March 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996;
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 69.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8%
elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 12 March 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996; prime minister appointed by the president election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 69.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8%
The same text in 3 editions, 2003 to 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 12 March 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 69.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislatorselection results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 69.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8%elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 12 March 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996; prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 69.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 23 February 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 12 March 2001 23 February 2006 (next to be held NA 2006); note - first popular election for president since independence in 1962 was held in 1996; prime minister appointed by the president 2011)
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 69.3%, 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 27.8% 37.4%, other 3.3%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 23 February 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 29 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 23 February 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apolo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 23 February 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apollo Apolo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 23 February 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apolo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 23 February 2006 (next to be held in February 2011)
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apolo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
elections:
president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 23 February 2006 (next to be held in February 2011)
election results:
Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apolo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
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- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 23 February 2006 (next to be held on 18 February 2011)
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apolo NSIBAMBI (since 5 April 1999); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 23 February 2006 (next to be held in on 18 February 2011)
election results:
Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, other 3.3%
The same text in 3 editions, 2011 to 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Amama MBABAZI (since 24 May 2011); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 18 February 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 68.4%, Kizza BESIGYE 26.0%, other 5.6%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Apolo NSIBAMBI Amama MBABAZI (since 5 April 1999); 24 May 2011); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of the cabinet
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 23 18 February 2006 2011 (next to be held on 18 February 2011) in 2016)
election results:
Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 59.3%, 68.4%, Kizza BESIGYE 37.4%, 26.0%, other 3.3% 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Amama MBABAZI (since 24 May 2011); note - the prime minister assists the president in supervising the cabinet
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 18 February 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI re-elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 68.4%, Kizza BESIGYE 26.0%, other 5.6%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Amama MBABAZI (since 24 May 2011); note - the prime minister assists the president in the supervision of supervising the cabinet
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected legislators
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elections:
president reelected elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 18 February 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI elected re-elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI 68.4%, Kizza BESIGYE 26.0%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Prime Minister Amama MBABAZI (since 24 May 2011);
- note - the prime minister assists the president in supervising the cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (limited to 2 terms);
- election last held on 18 February 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 68.4%,
- Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 26.0%,
- other 5.6%
chief of state:Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011) 2011); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Amama MBABAZI (since 24 May 2011); note - the prime minister assists the president in supervising the cabinet
cabinet:legislators members of the National Assembly
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elections:
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a five-year term; 5-year term (limited to 2 terms); election last held on 18 February 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Lt. Gen.re-elected reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 68.4%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 26.0%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA (since 19 September 2014);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 June 2016);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016);
- Third Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limit);
- election last held on 18 February 2016 (next to be held in February 2021)
- election results:
- Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%,
- Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%,
- other 3.8%
chief of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Prime Minister Amama MBABAZI Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); note - the prime minister assists the president in supervising the cabinet Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA (since 19 September 2014); First Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 June 2016); Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016); Third Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (limited to 2 terms); (no term limit); election last held on 18 February 2011 2016 (next to be held in 2016) February 2021)
election results: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 68.4%, 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 26.0%, 35.6%, other 5.6% 3.8%
- chief of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA (since 19 September 2014);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 June 2016);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 18 February 2016 (next to be held in February 2021)
- election results:
- Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%,
- Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%,
- other 3.8%
chief of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA (since 19 September 2014); First Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 June 2016); Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016); Third Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limit); limits); election last held on 18 February 2016 (next to be held in February 2021)
election results: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
- head of government:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA (since 19 September 2014);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 June 2016);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 18 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%,
- Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%,
- other 3.8%
- head of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- note - the president is both head of state and head of government
chief of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government government: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA (since 19 September 2014); First Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 June 2016); Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016)
head of
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 18 February 2016 (next to be held in February 2021)
election results: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president; president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
head of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); note - the president is both head of state and head of government
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- head of government:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA (since 19 September 2014);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 June 2016);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 18 February 2016 (next scheduled to be held February 2021)
- election results:
- Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%,
- Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%,
- other 3.8%
- head of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011);
- note - the president is both head of state and head of government
head of government: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA (since 19 September 2014); First Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 June 2016); Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA (since 6 June 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 18 February 2016 (next scheduled to be held in February 2021)
election results: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
head of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); note - the president is both head of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since coming to power on 26 January 1986; re-elected for sixth term on 14 January 2021);
- Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021);
- Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since coming to power on 26 January 1986; re-elected for sixth term on 14 January 2021);
- Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021);
- Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- 2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Bobi WINE (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4%
- 2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
head chief of government: state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing coming to power on 26 January 1986); 1986; re-elected for sixth term on 14 January 2021); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 24 May 2011); 21 June 2021); Prime Minister Ruhakana RUGUNDA Robinah NABBANJA (since 19 September 2014); 21 June 2021); First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021); Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 6 21 June 2016); 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since coming to power on 26 January 1986; re-elected for sixth term on 14 January 2021); Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021); Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021); First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021); Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda KIVEJINJA Moses ALI (since 6 21 June 2016) 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 18 February 2016 14 January 2021 (next scheduled to be held February 2021) in 2026)
election results:
2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE 58.6%, Bobi WINE (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 35.6%, 3.2%, other 3.8% 3.4%head of state: President 2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power on 26 January 1986); Vice President Edward SSEKANDI (since 24 May 2011); note - the reelected president is both head of state and head in the first round; percent of government vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
- chief of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021);
- Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021);
- Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- 2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Bobi WINE (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4%
- 2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
chief of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since coming to power on 26 January 1986; re-elected for sixth term on 14 January 2021); 1986); Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021); Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021); First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021); Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since coming to power on 26 January 1986; re-elected for sixth term on 14 January 2021); 1986); Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021); Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021); First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021); Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
- chief of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021);
- Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986);
- Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021);
- Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- 2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Bobi WINE (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4%
- 2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
chief of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986); Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021); Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021); First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021); Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986); Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021); Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021); First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021); Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Bobi WINE (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4%
2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
- chief of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 14 June 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- 2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Robert Kyagulanyi SSENTAMU (aka Bobi WINE) (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4%
- 2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
chief of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986); Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021); Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021); First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021); Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 June 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 1986)
head of government: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986); Vice President Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO (since 21 June 2021); Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 21 June 2021); First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca KADAGA (since 24 June 2021); Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses ALI (since 21 14 June 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Robert Kyagulanyi SSENTAMU (aka Bobi WINE WINE) (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4%
2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8%
- chief of state:
- President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 14 June 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of Parliament or persons who qualify to be elected as members of Parliament
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (no term limits)
- most recent election date:
- 14 January 2021
- election results:
- 2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Robert Kyagulanyi SSENTAMU (aka Bobi WINE) (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4%
- expected date of next election:
- 2026
chief of state: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 14 June 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly Parliament or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly Parliamentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (no term limits); limits)
most recent election last held on date: 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
2021: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 58.6%, Robert Kyagulanyi SSENTAMU (aka Bobi WINE) (NUP) 34.8%, Patrick Oboi AMURIAT (FDC) 3.2%, other 3.4%2016: Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI reelected president in the first round; percent expected date of vote - Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (NRM) 60.6%, Kizza BESIGYE (FDC) 35.6%, other 3.8% next election: 2026
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