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Every year on 9th October, Uganda celebrates its independence anniversary commemorating the day the people of Uganda gained self rule from the their former colonial masters.
Enshrined in the country's Constitution, the government of Uganda stands on the following corner stones - "Of the People, For the People and By the People" These three pillars of democracy are espoused by the composition of Uganda's Government, comprising of three arms of state namely: The Executive headed by the President and Cabinet, The Judiciary headed by the Chief Justice and the Legislative headed by the Parlaiemnt whose roles and powers are enshirned and spelt out in the consitution.
The government of Uganda has experienced a number of changes right from the day when Uganda gained her independence. The first government was headed by Dr. Apollo Milton Obote who was the Prime Minister and Sir Edward Frederick Muteesa, the Kabaka of Buganda as President and the head of the Republic. However, this arrangement was abolished by Milton Obote in 1966 when he ordered the invasion of the Kabaks's Palace and exiled Sir. Edward Muteesa.
The President of the Republic of Uganda:
The President is the head of the executive and is assisted by the Cabinet. The current executive is lead by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. He is assisted by a Vice President, a Prime Minister and several cabinet ministers.
The president of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was elected to a second year term on 12th March 2001 and took oath on 11th May 2001.
President Museveni came to power in 1986 after a five year protracted armed struggle in the bushes of Luwero and other parts of Uganda aimed at reversing the bad rule and undemocratic successive regimes that had been ruling Uganda for 30 consistent years.
Office of the Vice President:
The Vice President of Uganda is Prof. Gilbert BukenyaHis Excellency the Vice President, Prof. Gilbert Balibaseka Bukenya, is a distinguished scholar and Doctor of Medicine, and an outstanding leader of solid grounding.
Prof. Bukenya is a prominent public and civic leader. Born in Wakiso Districk near Kampala, Prof. Bukenya has been at the forefront of not only training medical workers but also mobilising the youth and women in self help projects aimed at encouraging these marginalised groups to enhance their personal incomes.
Uganda Tourism
Enshrined in the country's Constitution, the government of Uganda stands on the following corner stones - "Of the People, For the People and By the People" These three pillars of democracy are espoused by the composition of Uganda's Government, comprising of three arms of state namely: The Executive headed by the President and Cabinet, The Judiciary headed by the Chief Justice and the Legislative headed by the Parlaiemnt whose roles and powers are enshirned and spelt out in the consitution.
The government of Uganda has experienced a number of changes right from the day when Uganda gained her independence. The first government was headed by Dr. Apollo Milton Obote who was the Prime Minister and Sir Edward Frederick Muteesa, the Kabaka of Buganda as President and the head of the Republic. However, this arrangement was abolished by Milton Obote in 1966 when he ordered the invasion of the Kabaks's Palace and exiled Sir. Edward Muteesa.
The President of the Republic of Uganda:
The President is the head of the executive and is assisted by the Cabinet. The current executive is lead by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. He is assisted by a Vice President, a Prime Minister and several cabinet ministers.
The president of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was elected to a second year term on 12th March 2001 and took oath on 11th May 2001.
President Museveni came to power in 1986 after a five year protracted armed struggle in the bushes of Luwero and other parts of Uganda aimed at reversing the bad rule and undemocratic successive regimes that had been ruling Uganda for 30 consistent years.
Office of the Vice President:
The Vice President of Uganda is Prof. Gilbert BukenyaHis Excellency the Vice President, Prof. Gilbert Balibaseka Bukenya, is a distinguished scholar and Doctor of Medicine, and an outstanding leader of solid grounding.
Prof. Bukenya is a prominent public and civic leader. Born in Wakiso Districk near Kampala, Prof. Bukenya has been at the forefront of not only training medical workers but also mobilising the youth and women in self help projects aimed at encouraging these marginalised groups to enhance their personal incomes.
