List of Presidents of Uganda

The President of Uganda began as a largelly ceremonial position, with the Prime Minister holding the true power. The first president was the king of Buganda, due to the power of the monarchist Kebaka Yekka party. In 1966 Prime Minister Milton Obote suspended the Ugandan consitution and became both Prime Minister and President. From this point on the Presidency became the most powerful position in Uganda.

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Presidents of Uganda, 1963-present

Sir Edward Mutesa: 9 October 1962 - 2 March 1966
Milton Obote: 15 April 1966 - 25 January 1971
Idi Amin: 25 January 1971 - 13 April 1979
13 April - 20 June 1979
20 June 1979 - 11 May 1980
12 - 22 May 1980
Presidential Commission: 22 May - 15 December 1980
- Saulo Musoke
- Polycarp Nyamuchoncho
- Yoweri Hunter Wacha-Olwol
Milton Obote: 17 December 1980 - 27 July 1985
Basilio Olara Okello (Chairman of the Military Council): 27 - 29 July 1985
Tito Okello (Chairman of the Military Council): 29 July 1985 - 26 January 1986
Yoweri Museveni: 26 January 1986 -


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