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Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” Sparks Alarm over Diaspora Funds and Citizenship Rights
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Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights
A controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have far-reaching and potentially severe consequences for ordinary citizens.
In Uganda, receiving money from abroad could become a crime. A bill entitled "Protection of Sovereignty", discussed in Parliament on Thursday, 16 April, is officially intended to protect the country from any foreign interference deemed excessive, but for its critics, this could have major consequences for the population, potentially dramatic.
Uganda Diaspora Voices Tackle Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill 2026 on XaveRadio Tonight 8pm » The Hoima Post
In a powerful and timely discussion on the show “Diasporah Elders,” Male Deogratius and Alexander Luyima of African Descent Ontario convened on XaveRadio via www.xavieradioug.com to unpack one of the most controversial legislative proposals in Uganda today — the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. Their conversation shines a spotlight on the far-reaching implications of the bill, particularly for Ugandans living abroad. Understanding the Sover…
Bankers Warn Sovereignty Bill Will Undermine Investment & Stall Economic Growth » Business Focus
Julius Kakeeto, Chairman Uganda Bankers Association at the Conference The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) has raised concern over the draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, warning that it could negatively impact Uganda’s financial sector and slow down economic growth. In a letter addressed to the Attorney General on April 13, 2026, the bankers’ body said the proposed law, intended to regulate foreign influence, may create uncertainty in t…
Stakeholders in Kabale Oppose Sovereignty Bill 2026
Robert Byamugisha Kakuru, Executive Director of Kick Corruption Out of Uganda, said the bill appears to be introduced in bad faith, with the potential to limit the work of civil society organizations, particularly those advocating for accountability and good governance. The post Stakeholders in Kabale Oppose Sovereignty Bill 2026 appeared first on The Source Reports.
ISA KATO: Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill: Protection or Self-Sabotage for Tourism and Investment?
Isa Kato is the Vice President, Uganda Tourism Association The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 is rooted in a legitimate and understandable objective which is to safeguard national independence from undue foreign influence. Every sovereign nation has that right. However, the question we must confront honestly is this; at what cost? In its current form, this Bill risks protecting sovereignty with one hand while undermining Uganda’s …
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