Committed to building a better future by establishing a socio-economic and political order through a popular and durable national Constitution based on the principles of unity, peace, equality, democracy, freedom, social justice and progress;. Exercising our sovereign and inalienable right to determine the form of governance for our country, and having fully participated in the Constitution-making process;.
Noting that a Constituent Assembly was established to represent us and to debate the Draft Constitution prepared by the Uganda Constitutional Commission and to adopt and enact a Constitution for Uganda:. Do hereby, in and through this Constituent Assembly solemnly adopt, enact and give to ourselves and our posterity, this Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, this 22nd day of September, in the year Implementation of objectives.
Democratic principles. National unity and stability. National sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Fundamental and other human rights and freedoms. Gender balance and fair representation of marginalised groups. The State shall ensure gender balance and fair representation of marginalised groups on all constitutional and other bodies.
Provision of adequate resources for organs of government. The distribution of powers and functions as well as checks and balances provided for in the Constitution among various organs and institutions of government shall be supported through the provision of adequate resources for their effective functioning at all levels. The right to development. In order to facilitate rapid and equitable development, the State shall encourage private initiative and self-reliance.
Role of the people in development. The State shall take all necessary steps to involve the people in the formulation and implementation of development plans and programmes which affect them. Role of the State in development. Balanced and equitable development. The State shall protect important natural resources, including land, water, wetlands, minerals, oil, fauna and flora on behalf of the people of Uganda.
