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President of the
Republic of Uganda
Flag of the President of Uganda.svg
Presidential Standard
Yoweri Museveni September 2015.jpg
Incumbent
Yoweri Museveni

since 29 January 1986
Residence State House, Entebbe
Term length No term limits - renewable indefinitely, five years
Precursor Queen of Uganda
Formation 9 October 1963
First holder Kabaka Sir Frederick Edward Mutesa II
Deputy Vice President
Salary US$183,216 annually


The president of the Republic of Uganda is the head of state and the head of government of Uganda. The president leads the executive branch of the government of Uganda and is the commander-in-chief of the Uganda People's Defence Force.

The incumbent Yoweri Museveni came to power in 1986 and is the longest serving president of Uganda, ahead of Idi Amin who ruled from 1971 to 1979. Bobi Wine has not conceded the 2021 election and claims his victory is disputed for the 2021 Ugandan general election.

Qualifications

In 2005 presidential term limits were removed, and in 2017, the removal of the previous upper age limit of 75 was also announced.

Qualifications of the President. (Article 102) A person to qualify for election as President must be—

  • (a) a citizen of Uganda by birth;
  • (b) not less than thirty-five and not more than seventy-five years of age; and
  • (c) qualified to be a member of Parliament.

List of presidents of Uganda (1962–present)

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