| Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda | |
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| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Abbreviation | PM |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Residence | Kampala |
| Appointer | President of Uganda |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Milton Obote |
| Formation | 9 October 1962 |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda |
| Website | opm |
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 Uganda portal |
The prime minister of Uganda chairs the Cabinet of Uganda, although the president is the effective head of government. Robinah Nabbanja has been the prime minister since 21 June 2021.[1]
The post of Prime Minister was created for the first time in 1962. In 1966, Prime Minister Milton Obote suspended the Constitution, abolished the post of Prime Minister, and declared himself President. In 1980, the post of Prime Minister was re-established.
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.
- ^ a b "Nabbanja: I'll ensure availability of govt business, attendance of ministers". Daily Monitor. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.