Prime Minister of Uganda

Prime Minister of the
Republic of Uganda
since 21 June 2021[1]
StyleThe Right Honourable
AbbreviationPM
Member ofCabinet
ResidenceKampala
AppointerPresident of Uganda
Term length5 years
Inaugural holderMilton Obote
Formation9 October 1962
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister of Uganda
Websiteopm.go.ug

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.

  1. ^ a b "Nabbanja: I'll ensure availability of govt business, attendance of ministers". Daily Monitor. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.