KAMPALA, Uganda – Leaders, legal experts, and civil society advocates gathered in Kampala on Thursday to reflect on the legacy of Uganda’s 1995 Constitution, marking its 30th anniversary with calls for strengthening democratic institutions ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The second Conference on the Constitution, organized by the Center for Constitutional Governance and its partners at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, served as a platform for critical dialogue on the nation’s governance challenges.
The event featured notable contributions from high-level officials and international jurists. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa expressed his personal support for presidential term limits and voiced his opposition to the contentious 2017 constitutional amendment that removed the upper age limit for the presidency.
A keynote address was delivered by South African Justice Emeritus Johann Kriegler, who emphasized the necessity of people-driven constitutional reforms to build robust and lasting democratic structures.
The conference, which also included youth participants, highlighted ongoing national conversations about the constitution’s evolution and its role in shaping Uganda’s political future. The discussions are seen as particularly critical as the country prepares for the next electoral cycle.
