Prime Minister of Uganda

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The Prime Minister is the Ugandan head of government.

Contents 1 History 2 List of Prime Ministers of Uganda 2.1 Political Affiliations 3 See also

[edit] History

The position of Prime Minister was first used in Uganda after independence was declared in 1962. A republic was formed in 1963 with Mutesa II as president by prime minister Milton Obote. In 1966, Obote suspended the constitution and declared himself president. The post was restored in 1980.

[edit] List of Prime Ministers of Uganda

Chief Minister
Name	Took Office	Left Office	Party
Benedicto Kiwanuka	2 July 1961	1 March 1962	DP
Prime Ministers
Benedicto Kiwanuka	1 March 1962	30 April 1962	DP
Milton Obote	30 April 1962	15 April 1966	UPC
Otema Allimadi	18 December 1980	27 July 1985	UPC
Paulo Muwanga	1 August 1985	25 August 1985	n/p
Abraham Waligo	25 August 1985	26 January 1986	n/p
Samson Kisekka	30 January 1986	22 January 1991	NRM
George Cosmas Adyebo	22 January 1991	18 November 1994	NRM
Kintu Musoke	18 November 1994	5 April 1999	NRM
Apolo Nsibambi	5 April 1999	Present	NRM

[edit] Political Affiliations

• DP - Democratic Party
• NRM - National Resistance Movement (technically not a party)
• UPC - Uganda People's Congress
• n/p - Non-partisan

[edit] See also

• Uganda
• President of Uganda
• Politics of Uganda
• History of Uganda
• Political parties of Uganda