Steps taken by Government to solve the 1966 Uganda Crisis
A state of emergency (legal declaration by state in times of war
requiring immediate action) was introduced in Buganda. The police
ordered to detain 50 to 93 people at anytime. Prominent chiefs like
Kaggwa, Matovu and Lutaya were arrested.
Buganda was divided into four administrative districts such as
Mubende, Masaka, East Mengo and West Mengo. This was done for effective
administration and easy identification of sources of problems.
The 1967 parliament passed a new constitution to replace the 1966
interim constitution. Parliament turned itself into a constituent
assembly and worked for three months (June to September 1967). It was
enacted on September 8, 1967. This was not much different from that of
1966.
Uganda became more centralised as federal aspects of the 1962 constitution were scrapped off.
The powers of the executive president were greatly increased. He
could appoint, punish, discipline and dismiss any public or private
officer in Uganda.
The 1967 constitution increased the powers of the MPs to decide on any issue within the state.
The president was to hold office for only five years after which elections were to be held.
Uganda was established as a Unitary and Republic government headed by an executive president.
All members of parliament were requested to swear allegiance to the new constitution.
The 1967 constitution tried to forge unity in Uganda as all people were brought under one legislative assembly.
Abolition of indirect elections to parliament. Candidates were to
face and campaign through their respective constituencies in order to
go to parliament.
People were supposed to be detained for five years without trial.
Those causing insecurity were to be imprisoned indefinitely.
National Movements and New States in Africa