The Constitution of Uganda is the supreme law of the land. The fourth and current constitution was promulgated on October 8th, 1995. It sanctions a Republican form of Government with a powerful President.

The first Constitution was adopted in 1962 only to be replaced 4 years later in 1966. The 1966 Constitution, passed in a tense political environment and without debate, was replaced in 1967. Before it was succeeded by the 1995 Constitution, the 1967 Constitution suffered various periods of suspension, either in full or in part.

In 2005, the Constitution was amended to provide for a multi-party political system.