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Uganda’s presidents from independence in 1962 to the present

Victor KakuluBy Victor KakuluFebruary 6, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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Here is a list of Uganda’s presidents from independence in 1962 to the present:


1. Sir Edward Mutesa II (1963–1966)

  • First president after Uganda became a republic in 1963.
  • Was also the Kabaka (King) of Buganda.
  • Overthrown by Prime Minister Milton Obote in 1966.

2. Milton Obote (1966–1971)

  • Suspended the 1962 constitution and declared himself executive president.
  • Established a one-party state under the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).
  • Overthrown in a military coup by Idi Amin in 1971.

3. Idi Amin (1971–1979)

  • Ruled as a military dictator after overthrowing Obote.
  • His regime was marked by widespread human rights abuses and economic collapse.
  • Overthrown in 1979 by Ugandan exiles backed by Tanzania.

4. Yusuf Lule (1979, April–June)

  • Led a transitional government after Amin’s ousting.
  • Removed after just 68 days in office due to disagreements with the ruling commission.

5. Godfrey Binaisa (1979–1980)

  • Another transitional president.
  • Removed by the military after less than a year in power.

6. Paul Muwanga (1980, May–December)

  • Served as acting president before organizing controversial elections.

7. Milton Obote (1980–1985) (Second Term)

  • Returned to power through elections in 1980.
  • His rule was marred by civil war and the brutal repression of opposition groups.
  • Overthrown in a military coup in 1985.

8. Tito Okello (1985–1986)

  • Military general who led the coup against Obote.
  • Ruled for only six months before being ousted by Yoweri Museveni’s National Resistance Army (NRA).

9. Yoweri Museveni (1986–Present)

  • Took power in 1986 after a five-year bush war.
  • Introduced economic reforms and relative stability.
  • Has remained in power through constitutional changes and elections.
  • Re-elected multiple times, with opposition accusing him of electoral fraud and repression.

Current President: Yoweri Museveni (1986–Present)

Museveni is one of the longest-serving leaders in Africa, having ruled Uganda for over 38 years.

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