Presidents of Uganda, 1963-present Sir Edward Mutesa: 9 October 1963 - 2 March 1966 Milton Obote: 15 April 1966 - 25 January 1971 Idi Amin: 25 January 1971 - 13 April 1979 Yusufu Lule: 13 April - 20 June 1979 Godfrey Binaisa: 20 June 1979 - 11 May 1980 Paulo Muwanga (Chairman of the Military Commission): 12 - 22 May 1980 Presidential Commission: 22 May - 15 December 1980 Saulo Musoke Polycarp Nyamuchoncho Yoweri Hunter Wacha-Olwol Milton Obote: 17 December 1980 - 27 July 1985 Basilio Olara Okello (Chariman of the Military Council): 27 - 29 July 1985 Tito Okello (Chairman of the Military Council): 29 July 1985 - 26 January 1986 Yoweri Museveni: 26 January 1986 -
