The Making of Uganda's Constitution
Official Proceedings of the Constituent Assembly (1994-1995) — Preserving the Debates, Decisions, and Voices that Shaped Uganda's Constitutional Democracy.
Uganda Constituent Assembly Proceedings (1994)
May 1994
The documents record the early proceedings of Uganda’s Constituent Assembly in May 1994, focusing on the swearing-in of delegates, election of Assembly leaders, official inauguration, adoption of procedural rules, and discussions on drafting a new Constitution. Delegates emphasized democracy, national unity, good governance, and creating a Constitution that reflected the aspirations of all Ugandans.
12th May 1994 (pg. 1-7) 17th May 1994 (pg. 8-18) 18th May 1994 (pg. 19-28) 19th May 1994 (pg 29-69) 20th May 1994 (pg. 70-121)
June 1994
The documents capture the Constituent Assembly’s discussions on adopting procedural rules and debating Uganda’s Draft Constitution, with delegates emphasizing democracy, national unity, human rights, good governance, and the need for an inclusive Constitution that reflected the aspirations of all Ugandans and would guide the country’s future development.
14th June 1994 (Pg. 122-127) 15th June 1994 (Pg. 128-183) 16th June 1994 (Pg. 184-207) 16th June 1994 (Pg. 208-225) 20th June 1994 (Pg. 226-252) 21st June 1994 (Pg. 253-255) 22nd June 1994 (Pg. 256-266) 23rd June 1994 (Pg. 267-310) 24th June 1994 (Pg. 311-333) 27th June 1994 (Pg. 334-376) 28th June 1994 (Pg. 377-423) 29th June 1994 (Pg. 424-464) 30th June 1994 (Pg. 465-490)
July 1994
The documents from July 1994 capture the Constituent Assembly’s continued and extensive debates on Uganda’s Draft Constitution, with delegates examining key issues such as governance, human rights, citizenship, land ownership, political systems, decentralization, the role of traditional institutions, and the separation of powers. Throughout the proceedings, members sought to build consensus on constitutional provisions that would strengthen democracy, national unity, accountability, and the rule of law while safeguarding the interests of all Ugandans.
1st July 1994 (Pg. 491-520) 1st July 1994 (Pg. 521-565) 5th July 1994 (Pg.566-599) 6th July 1994 (Pg.600-635) 7th July 1994 (Pg.636-670) 8th July 1994 (Pg.671-709) 11th July 1994 (Pg.710-764) 12th July 1994 (Pg.765-805) 13th July 1994 (Pg.806-839) 14th July 1994 (840-874) 15th July 1994 (Pg.875-933) 18th July 1994 (Pg.934-989) 19th July 1994 (Pg. 990-1022) 20th July 1994 (Pg. 1023-1062) 21st July 1994 (Pg. 1063-1099) 22nd July 1994 (Pg. 1100-1157) 25th July 1994 (Pg. 1158-1217) 26th July 1994 (Pg. 1218-1251) 27th July 1994 (Pg. 1252-1281) 28th July 1994 (Pg. 1282-1319) 29th July 1994 (Pg. 1320-1376)
August 1994
The documents from 1–31st August 1994 capture the Constituent Assembly’s continued debates on Uganda’s Draft Constitution, focusing on constitutionalism, democracy, human rights, citizenship, decentralization, governance, language policy, traditional institutions, and national unity. Delegates reflected on Uganda’s political history, emphasized the need for accountable leadership and constitutional safeguards, and advocated for a people-centered Constitution capable of promoting justice, peace, equality, and sustainable national development while preparing for the detailed article-by-article consideration of the Draft Constitution.
1st August 1994 (Pg. 1377-1438) 2nd August 1994 (Pg. 1439-1473) 3rd August 1994 (Pg. 1475-1511) 4th August 1994 (Pg. 1512-1569).pdf 5th August 1994 (Pg. 1570-1651) 24th August 1994 (Pg. 1652–1659) 24th August 1994 (Pg. 1767-1803) 25th August 1994 (Pg. 1660–1686) 26th August 1994 (Pg. 1687–11715) 29th August 1994 (Pg. 1716-1766) 31st August 1994 (Pg. 1804-1820)
September 1994 & October 1994
The documents from September 1994 & October 1994 capture the Constituent Assembly’s detailed consideration of the Draft Constitution, focusing on fundamental rights and freedoms, equality before the law, property rights, personal liberty, protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups, affirmative action, children’s rights, trade union freedoms, and the powers of government during states of emergency. Delegates carefully debated amendments to ensure the Constitution promoted justice, human dignity, equal opportunity, democratic governance, and the protection of all Ugandans’ rights and freedoms.
SEPTEMBER 1994
1st September 1994 (Pg. 1821-1858 2th September 1994 (Pg. 1859-1895) 5th September 1994 (Pg. 1896-1895) 6th September 1994 (Pg. 1931-1946) 7th September 1994 (Pg. 1946-1973) 8th September 1994 (Pg. 1974-1993) 9th September 1994 (Pg. 1994-2027) 12th September 1994 (Pg. 2028-2075) 13th September 1994 (Pg. 2076-2110) 14th September 1994 (Pg. 2111-2136) 15th September 1994 (Pg. 2137-2170) 16th September 1994 (Pg. 2171-2214) 19th September 1994 (Pg. 2215-2243) 20th September 1994 (Pg. 2244-2255) 21st September 1994 (Pg. 2256-2276) 22nd September 1994 (Pg. 2278-2301) 23rd September 1994 (Pg. 2302-2326) 26th September 1994 (Pg. 2327-2377 28th September 1994 (Pg. 2378-2413) 29th September 1994 (Pg. 2414-2448) 30th September 1994 (Pg. 2449)
OCTOBER 1994
3rd October 1994 (Pg. 2450-2498) 18th October 1994 (Pg. 2499-2512)
November 1994 & December 1994
The proceedings from 29th November to 16th December 1994 mainly focused on the final stages of drafting Uganda’s Constitution, particularly debates on finance, taxation, public expenditure, government borrowing, public debt management, budget preparation, appropriation of funds, and parliamentary oversight of public finances. Delegates also discussed procedural matters concerning the harmonization of land amendments, committee reports, and the legislative process to ensure consistency and accountability in the Constitution. Throughout these sessions, Members emphasized transparency in government borrowing, responsible management of public resources, parliamentary control over taxation and expenditure, and the need for strong constitutional safeguards for Uganda’s financial governance.
NOVEMBER 1994
29th November 1994 (Pg. 2513-2523) 30th November 1994 (Pg. 2524-2545)
DECEMBER 1994
1st December 1994 (Pg.2546-2567) 5th December (Pg. 2568-2589) 6th December 1994 (Pg. 2590-2609) 9th December 1994 (Pg. 2610-2619) 12th December 1994 (Pg. 2620-2642) 14th December 1994 (Pg. 2643-2644) 16th December 1994 (Pg. 2646-2647)
Uganda Constituent Assembly Proceedings (1995)
January 1995 & February 1995
The January–February 1995 Constituent Assembly proceedings capture the final and most detailed stages of Uganda’s constitution-making process, with delegates debating key provisions on citizenship, nationality, official languages, cultural and ethnic identity, governance structures, constitutional principles, and the rights and duties of citizens. Members carefully examined amendments to ensure the Constitution promoted national unity, democratic governance, equal citizenship, respect for Uganda’s diversity, and a strong legal foundation for the country’s future, as the Assembly moved closer to completing the Constitution.
JANUARY 1995
10th January 1995 (Pg. 2648-2650) 11th January 1995 (Pg. 2651-2667) 12th January 1995 (Pg. 2668-2690) 13th January 1995 (Pg. 2691-2705) 16th January 1995 (Pg. 2706-2726) 17th January 1995 ([Pg. 2727-2742) 19th January 1995 (Pg. 2743-2760) 23rd January 1995 (Pg. 2761-2784) 24th January 1995 (Pg. 2785-2793) 25th January 1995 (Pg. 2794-2820) 30th January 1995 (Pg. 2821-1848) 31st January 1995 (Pg. 2849-2872)
FEBRUARY 1995
1st February 1995 (2873-2880) 2nd February 1995 (Pg. 2881-2910) 3rd February 1995 (Pg. 2911-2930) 8th February 1995 (Pg. 2987-3006 ) 9th February 1995 (Pg. 3007-3032) 10th February 1995 (Pg. 3033-3044) 13th February 1995 (Pg. 3045-3064) 14th February 1995 (Pg. 3065-3091) 15th February 1995 (Pg. 3092-3114) 16th February 1995 (Pg. 3115-3133) 20th February 1995 (Pg. 3134-3147) 21st February 1995 (Pg. 3147-3170) 24th February 1995 (Pg. 3171-3176) 28th February 1995 (Pg. 3177-3194) 7th February 1995 (Pg. 2961-2986) 6th February 1995 (Pg. 2931-2960)
March 1995 & April 1995
The March–April 1995 Constituent Assembly proceedings focused on the finalization of Uganda’s Constitution, with delegates extensively debating the powers and election of the President, presidential succession, local government structures, district leadership, decentralization, public administration, and the relationship between central and local governments. Members worked to strengthen democratic governance, accountability, representation, and constitutional safeguards while refining provisions that would ensure political stability, effective leadership, and citizen participation in Uganda’s governance system.
MARCH 1995
1st March 1995 (Pg. 3195-3211) 9th March 1995 (3232-3219) 10th March 1995 (Pg. 3220-3220) 13th March 1995 (Pg. 3221-3250) 14th March 1995 (3251-3278) 15th June 1995 (Pg. 3279-3335) 16th March 1995 (Pg. 3336-3387) 17th Match 1995 (Pg. 3388-3426) 20th March 1995 (Pg. 3426-3449) 21st March 1995 (Pg. 3450) 22nd March 1995 (Pg. 3475-3518) 23rd March (Pg. 3519-3564) 24th March 1995 (Pg. 3565-3595) 27th March 1995 (Pg. 3585-3595) 28th March 1995 (Pg. 3596-3649) 29th March 1995 (Pg. 3650-3697) 30th March 1995 (Pg. 3678-3737) 31st March 1995 (Pg. 3738-3754)
APRIL 1995
May 1995
The May 1995 Constituent Assembly debates focused on refining key constitutional provisions relating to fundamental human rights, freedoms, electoral processes, land ownership, mineral resources, media access, political participation, and democratic governance. Delegates debated citizens’ rights to assembly, petition, and protection from torture, while also considering how natural resources such as minerals should be owned, managed, and shared between government, local communities, and landowners. Discussions further examined fairness in elections, equitable media access for candidates, constitutional safeguards for civil liberties, and the balance between state authority and individual rights in Uganda’s emerging constitutional order.
5th May 1995 12th May 1995 (Pg. 4540-4570) 16th may 1995 18th May 1995 (Pg. 4369-4409) 19th May 1995 (Pg. 4410-4411) 22nd May 1995 (Pg. 4412-4439) 23rd May 1995 (Pg. 4440-4476) 24th May 1995 (Pg. 4477-4500) 25th May 1995 (Pg. 4501-4539) 29th May 1995 (Pg. 4571) 30th May 1995 (Pg. 4572) 31st May 1995 (Pg. 4573-4606)
June 1995 & July 1995
JUNE 1995
CA Debates June (two) 1995 CA Debates June (One) 1995
JULY 1995
5th May 1995 12th May 1995 (Pg. 4540-4570) 16th may 1995 18th May 1995 (Pg. 4369-4409) 19th May 1995 (Pg. 4410-4411) 22nd May 1995 (Pg. 4412-4439) 23rd May 1995 (Pg. 4440-4476) 24th May 1995 (Pg. 4477-4500) 25th May 1995 (Pg. 4501-4539) 29th May 1995 (Pg. 4571) 30th May 1995 (Pg. 4572) 31st May 1995 (Pg. 4573-4606)
September 1995 & October 1995
Conclusion
The 1995 Constitution of Uganda is the country’s supreme law and a key foundation for democracy, human rights, justice, and good governance. It was developed through broad public participation and Constituent Assembly debates to promote national unity, protect citizens’ rights, and establish clear principles for governing Uganda. It continues to guide the country’s political, legal, and social development.
