Uganda's political system rests on the Constitution of Uganda 1995, which is the supreme law and places sovereignty in the people. The President leads the executive as Head of State and Commander-in-Chief. Parliament makes laws and controls taxation and public spending, while the Courts of Judicature interpret and apply the law. Public authority is also decentralised through districts, cities, municipalities and lower local councils. Kampala has a separate administrative system under the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Elections connect this institutional system with public choice. Eligible Ugandan citizens aged 18 or older who are entered in the National Voters Register can vote by secret ballot for the President, Members of Parliament and local government representatives. The Electoral Commission registers voters, organises polling, counts votes, publishes results and handles initial electoral complaints. The responsible institution therefore depends on the matter: government bodies deliver services and exercise public authority, Parliament legislates and oversees public money, courts resolve legal issues, and the Electoral Commission administers elections.
Politics in Uganda
Politics in Uganda covers how public authority is organised and how citizens choose national and local representatives. The Constitution of Uganda 1995 provides the legal framework for the State, while the Electoral Commission manages elections. Political responsibilities are divided among national institutions, local governments and electoral bodies.
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Classify your issue before contacting an institution: elections, national executive action, Parliament, courts or local government require different routes. The location also matters because Kampala uses the KCCA system, while other local matters may belong to districts, cities, municipalities or lower local councils.