Prime Minister of Uganda
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List of Prime Ministers of Uganda
(Dates in italics indicated de facto continuation of office)| Tenure | Portrait | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
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| 2 July 1961 to 1 March 1962 | Benedicto Kiwanuka Benedicto Kiwanuka Benedicto Kabimu Mugumba Kiwanuka was the first Prime Minister of Uganda, leader of the Democratic Party and one of the early leaders that led the country in the transition between colonial British rule and independence... , Chief Minister |
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| 1 March 1962 to 30 April 1962 | Benedicto Kiwanuka Benedicto Kiwanuka Benedicto Kabimu Mugumba Kiwanuka was the first Prime Minister of Uganda, leader of the Democratic Party and one of the early leaders that led the country in the transition between colonial British rule and independence... , Prime Minister |
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| 30 April 1962 to 9 October 1962 |  |
Milton Obote Milton Obote Apolo Milton Obote , Prime Minister of Uganda from 1962 to 1966 and President of Uganda from 1966 to 1971, then again from 1980 to 1985. He was a Ugandan political leader who led Uganda towards independence from the British colonial administration in 1962.He was overthrown by Idi Amin in 1971, but... , Prime Minister |
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| Dominion of Uganda Uganda Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by... |
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| 9 October 1962 to 9 October 1963 | |
Milton Obote Milton Obote Apolo Milton Obote , Prime Minister of Uganda from 1962 to 1966 and President of Uganda from 1966 to 1971, then again from 1980 to 1985. He was a Ugandan political leader who led Uganda towards independence from the British colonial administration in 1962.He was overthrown by Idi Amin in 1971, but... , Prime Minister |
UPC | |
| Republic of Uganda Uganda Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by... (Jamhuri ya Uganda Uganda Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by... ) |
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| 9 October 1963 to 15 April 1966 | |
Milton Obote Milton Obote Apolo Milton Obote , Prime Minister of Uganda from 1962 to 1966 and President of Uganda from 1966 to 1971, then again from 1980 to 1985. He was a Ugandan political leader who led Uganda towards independence from the British colonial administration in 1962.He was overthrown by Idi Amin in 1971, but... , Prime Minister |
UPC | |
| 15 April 1966 to 18 December 1980 | Post abolished | |||
| 18 December 1980 to 27 July 1985 | Otema Allimadi Otema Allimadi Erifasi Otema Allimadi was the Foreign Minister and Prime Minister of Uganda .-References:... , Prime Minister |
UPC | ||
| 1 August 1985 to 25 August 1985 | Paulo Muwanga Paulo Muwanga Paulo Muwanga was the chairman of the governing Military Commission, and the de-facto President of Uganda for a few days in May 1980 until the establishment of the Presidential Commission of Uganda. The Presidential Commission, with Muwanga as chairman, held the office of President of Uganda... , Prime Minister |
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| 25 August 1985 to 26 January 1986 | Abraham Waligo Abraham Waligo Abraham Waligo was the Prime Minister of Uganda from August 25, 1985 to January 26, 1986.... , Prime Minister |
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| 30 January 1986 to 22 January 1991 | Samson Kisekka Samson Kisekka Samson Babi Mululu Kisekka was a Vice President of Uganda. He also worked as a medical doctor, politician and diplomat. He was closely associated with Yoweri Museveni and served as prime minister and vice-president under him.... , Prime Minister |
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| 22 January 1991 to 18 November 1994 | George Cosmas Adyebo George Cosmas Adyebo George Cosmas Adyebo was a Ugandan politician and economist. He became prime minister of Uganda on January 22, 1991 when prime minister Samson Kisekka became vice-president. Adyebo served as prime minister for nearly 4 years, until November 18, 1994. Six years later he died at the International... , Prime Minister |
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| 18 November 1994 to 5 April 1999 | Kintu Musoke Kintu Musoke Kintu Musoke, also known as Kinto Musoke is a Ugandan politician, closely associated with President Yoweri Museveni. He served as Prime Minister of Uganda from November 18, 1994 to April 5, 1999. He was later appointed to head a task force on fighting AIDS in Uganda.-References:... , Prime Minister |
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| 5 April 1999 to 24 May 2011 |  |
Apolo Nsibambi Apolo Nsibambi Apolo Robin Nsibambi is a Ugandan academic and politician who was Prime Minister of Uganda from 5 April 1999 until 24 May 2011. He was succeeded as Prime Minister by Amama Mbabazi on 24 May 2011.-Background:... , Prime Minister |
NRM | |
| 24 May 2011 to Present | Amama Mbabazi Amama Mbabazi Patrick Amama Mbabazi is a senior Ugandan lawyer and politician. He is the current Prime Minister of Uganda, a position he has held since 24 May 2011. Prior to his current position, he served as the Minister for Security in the Ugandan Cabinet, from February 2009 until May 2011... , Prime Minister |
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Affiliations
| DP | Democratic Party Democratic Party (Uganda) The Democratic Party is a moderate conservative political party in Uganda currently led by Norbert Mao. DP was led by Paul Ssemogerere for 25 years until his retirement in November 2005... moderate conservative |
| KY | Kabaka Yekka Kabaka Yekka Kabaka Yekka was a monarchist political party in Uganda. The party's name means 'king only' in the Ganda language language, Kabaka being the title of the King of the kingdom of Buganda.... monarchist, "King Only" party |
| UPC | Uganda People's Congress Uganda People's Congress The Uganda People's Congress is a political party in Uganda.Uganda People's Congress was founded in 1960 by Milton Obote, who led the country to Independence and later served two presidential terms under the party's banner... socialist, only legal party 1966-71, government party 1980-85 |
| UNLF | Uganda National Liberation Front Uganda National Liberation Front The Uganda National Liberation Front was a political group formed by exiled Ugandans opposed to the rule of Idi Amin with an accompanying military wing, the Uganda National Liberation Army . UNLA fought alongside Tanzanian forces in the Uganda-Tanzania War that led to the overthrow of Idi Amin's... |
| NRM | National Resistance Movement National Resistance Movement The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March... authoritarian; not a political party, but a movement which claimed the loyalty of all Ugandans, 1986-2005 |
| Mil | Military Uganda People's Defence Force The Uganda Peoples Defence Force , previously the National Resistance Army, is the armed forces of Uganda. The International Institute for Strategic Studies estimates the UPDF has a total strength of 40–45,000, and consists of land forces and an Air Wing.The IISS Military Balance 2007 says there... |
| n-p | non-partisan |
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See also
- UgandaUgandaUganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
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- History of UgandaHistory of UgandaThe history of Uganda comprises the history of the territory of present-day Uganda in East Africa and the peoples inhabiting the region.-Early independent Uganda:...
- Political parties of Uganda