Article 17
Duties of a citizen
This is the official English text as consolidated on 31 December 2023. The English text is the law.
It is the duty of every citizen of Uganda —
to respect the national anthem, flag, coat of arms and currency;
to respect the rights and freedoms of others;
to protect children and vulnerable persons against any form of abuse, harassment or ill-treatment;
to protect and preserve public property;
to defend Uganda and to render national service when necessary;
to cooperate with lawful agencies in the maintenance of law and order;
to pay taxes;
to register for electoral and other lawful purposes;
to combat corruption and misuse or wastage of public property;
to create and protect a clean and healthy environment; and
to perform such other national duties and obligations as Parliament may by law prescribe.
It is the duty of all able-bodied citizens to undergo military training for the defence of this Constitution and the protection of the territorial integrity of Uganda whenever called upon to do so; and the State shall ensure that facilities are available for such training.
Parliament may, in the case of any duty or obligation under clause (1), prescribe a penalty for contravention of that duty or obligation.