| Parliament name |
Parliament |
| Structure of parliament |
Unicameral |
| LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
| Electoral Law |
26 February 1996
Last amendment: 16.11.2005 |
| Mode of designation |
Directly elected 215
Indirectly elected 115
Appointed 13 |
| Constituencies |
215 single-member constituencies (for directly elected members)
In addition, there are 80 districts for women representatives. |
| Voting system |
Majority:
Simple majority vote.
By-elections are held within 60 days to fill vacancies which arise between general elections.
Voting is not compulsory. |
| Voter requirements |
- age: 18 years
- Ugandan citizenship (including naturalized citizens)
- disqualifications: imprisonment, conviction for crime, holders of temporary entry permits, undocumented immigrants |
| CANDIDATES |
| Eligibility |
- qualified electors
- age: 18 years
- Ugandan citizenship (including naturalized citizens)
- residence in the country at the time of election
- minimum education at advanced level
- ineligibilities: insanity, election-connected office, undischarged bankruptcy, sentence of death or imprisonment exceeding nine months |
| Incompatibilities |
- membership of local government council
- public office
- traditional or cultural leader, as defined in Constitution |
| Candidacy requirements |
- nomination by a registered political party
- candidature can be submitted by individuals |
