The Institution of Traditional or
Cultural Leaders Act 2011 was adopted in April 2011 by the Ugandan Parliament,
passing into law the Bill which was published on 07
December 2010 as Bill No. 24 in the "Uganda Gazette", No. 72, vol. CIII.
The provision for emblems of Cultural Leaders is outlined in Article 19:
Symbols and seals of institution of traditional or cultural leaders.
(1) Institutions of traditional or cultural leaders may have flags, anthems,
seals and logos.
(2) Flags, anthems, seals and logos of traditional or cultural leaders existing
before the coming into force of this Act shall continue to be in use.
The list of the recognized cultural institutions and leaders is appended at the
end of the Law, namely:
The flag of the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda comprise two horizontal bands of blue over yellow in 2 horizontal bands, with a white
disc in the centre charged with the Royal Arms in dark-red/maroon silhouette-form.
John D McMeekin, 31 Mar 2007
image by
Ben Cahoon, 30 Jun 2008
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John D McMeekin, 31 Mar 2007