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Attorney General of Uganda

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The Attorney General of Uganda is the principal legal adviser to the government of Uganda. The office of the attorney general, is a cabinet-level government position in the country. The incumbent, William Byaruhanga, was appointed on 6 June 2016.

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Overview

In the past, the office of the attorney general was combined with the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (Uganda), with one cabinet minister serving both functions. Later, the two portfolios were de-coupled and two separate cabinet ministers were appointed.

Attorneys General of Uganda (since 1962)

  • [[Rukutana: 2016 until 2021
  • Fred Ruhindi: 2015 until 2016
  • Peter Nyombi: 2011 until 2015
  • Kiddu Makubuya: 2005 until 2011
  • Amama Mbabazi: 2004 until 2006
  • Janat Mukwaya: 2004 until 2005.
  • Francis Ayume: 2001 until 2004
  • Bart Magunda Katureebe: 1996 to 2001
  • George Kanyeihamba: ?
  • Abu Mayanja: ?
  • Joseph Mulenga: 1986 to 1989
  • Sam Kutesa: 1985 to 1986
  • Godfrey Binaisa: 1962 until 1968

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