Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Duties of a citizen.
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 17
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) It is the duty of every citizen of Uganda—
(a) to respect the national anthem, flag, coat of arms and currency;
(b) to respect the rights and freedoms of others;
(c) to protect children and vulnerable persons against any form of
abuse, harassment or ill-treatment;
(d) to protect and preserve public property;
(e) to defend Uganda and to render national service when necessary;
(f) to cooperate with lawful agencies in the maintenance of law and
order;
(g) to pay taxes;
(h) to register for electoral and other lawful purposes;
(i) to combat corruption and misuse or wastage of public property;
and
(j) to create and protect a clean and healthy environment.
(2) 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.
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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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