Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Foundlings and adopted children.
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 11
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) A child of not more than five years of age found in Uganda,
whose parents are not known, shall be presumed to be a citizen of Uganda by
birth.
(2) A child under the age of eighteen years neither of whose parents
is a citizen of Uganda, who is adopted by a citizen of Uganda shall, on
application, be registered as a citizen of Uganda.
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Source and verification
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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