Article 102. The President
Qualifications and disqualifications of the President
This is the official English text as consolidated on 31 December 2023. The English text is the law.
A person is qualified for election as President if that person—
is a citizen of Uganda by birth;
is a registered voter; and
has completed a minimum formal education of Advanced Level standard or its equivalent.
A person is not qualified for election as President if that person—
is of unsound mind;
is holding or acting in an office the functions of which involve a responsibility for or in connection with the conduct of an election;
is a traditional or cultural leader as defined in Article 246(6) of this Constitution;
has been adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt under any law in force in Uganda and has not been discharged;
is under a sentence of death or a sentence of imprisonment exceeding nine months imposed by any competent court without the option of a fine;
has, within seven years immediately preceding the election, been convicted by a competent court of an offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude; or
has, within seven years immediately preceding the election, been convicted by a competent court of an offence under any law relating to elections conducted by the Electoral Commission.