Office of the President of Uganda

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Office of the President (Uganda)
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Agency overview
Formed1962
JurisdictionGovernment of Uganda
HeadquartersKampala, Uganda
Minister responsible
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Parent departmentGovernment of Uganda
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Website www.op.go.ug

The Office of the President of Uganda is the central executive support institution that assists the President and Vice President to perform constitutional and administrative duties. It provides policy coordination, cabinet support, communications, and oversight of presidential programs. It also supervises Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and City Commissioners (CCs) across the country. [1] [2]

Contents

The 1995 Constitution of Uganda vests executive authority in the President and establishes the Office’s core mandate through Articles 98, 99, and 108. These provisions define the offices of the President and Vice President and require the President to execute and maintain the Constitution and the laws of Uganda. [1]

Resident District Commissioners are provided for under Article 203 of the Constitution and related provisions of the Local Government Act, which set out their functions and appointment. [3] [4] [5]

Functions

The Office supports the Presidency, coordinates cabinet affairs, monitors delivery of government programs, and manages national protocol in line with approved guidelines. State House provides logistical, security, and welfare support to the President, the Vice President, and their families. [1] [2] [6] The Office also hosts or coordinates special units and initiatives that channel citizen complaints, track implementation of the government manifesto, and organize national functions. [7] [8]

Attached Agencies and Units

CategoryAgency / UnitRole
Security & Intelligence Internal Security Organisation (ISO)Internal intelligence and counter-intelligence
External Security Organisation (ESO)Foreign intelligence
Special Forces Command (SFC)*Elite security unit responsible for presidential protection
Governance & Oversight Inspectorate of Government (IGG)*Anti-corruption and leadership code enforcement
State House Anti-Corruption Unit Investigates corruption complaints from citizens
Manifesto Implementation Unit Tracks implementation of NRM Government Manifesto
Directorate for Socio-Economic Monitoring Monitors delivery of government programs
Community & Political Mobilisation Office of the National Chairman (ONC) – NRMPolitical mobilization under the NRM
National Secretariat for Patriotism Clubs Patriotism promotion among youth
Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) & City Commissioners (RCCs)President’s representatives in districts and cities
Research & Policy Support Presidential Advisory Committees (PACs)Sector-specific advisory units to the President
Presidential CEO ForumInterface with private sector leaders
Economic and Special ProgramsPresidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl/Boy Child (PISGBC)Vocational skills training
Presidential Industrial HubsYouth skilling and enterprise creation
Operation Wealth Creation (OWC)*Agricultural production and input distribution
Presidential Initiative on Science and TechnologyInnovation support and research
Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID)Export promotion
Presidential Zonal Industrial Hubs Regional youth skilling
Protocol, Administration & Services State House Comptroller Manages State House finances and logistics
State House Health Monitoring Unit Oversees health service delivery complaints
Presidential Press Unit (PPU)Media and communication for the President
Presidential Awards Committee (Chancellery of Honours)National medals and awards
Uganda Aids Commission*National HIV/AIDS coordination (reports to President)

Structure and leadership

The Minister for the Presidency currently Milly Babirye Babalanda serves as executive head of the Presidency and works alongside ministers responsible for portfolios that are administratively under or closely linked to the Office. These include Security, Science, Technology and Innovation, Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Economic Monitoring, Ethics and Integrity, and the Office of the Vice President. [9]

The Cabinet Secretariat and other directorates provide policy support and coordination across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. State House operates as the administrative and logistical arm that directly supports the President and the Vice President. [2]

Resident District and City Commissioners

There is a Resident District Commissioner for each district and a Resident City Commissioner for each city. Commissioners represent the President at the local level, monitor delivery of central and local government services, and chair district security committees. Parliament may assign additional functions by law. [3] [4]

Location

Head offices are in Kampala. State House Entebbe is the principal official residence and office of the President. [1] [2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "About Office of the President | Office of the President". op.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Overview of the State House - State House Uganda". 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  3. 1 2 "Article 203 of the Constitution of Uganda". juruga.org. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  4. 1 2 Local Government Act - Electoral Commission
  5. ↑ "Local Governments (Amendment) Act, 2010". ulii.org. 2010-09-03. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  6. ↑ Guidelines for Planning and Organizing National Functions
  7. ↑ "Launch of the Mid Term Review for the NRM Manifesto 2021-2026. 05th March, 2024 | Office of the President". op.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  8. ↑ "NRM Manifesto Week 2023 | Office of the President". op.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  9. ↑ "Message from the Minister of Presidency | Office of the President". op.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
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