Uganda: Why Lawyers Say Sovereignty Protection Bill Could Redefine Citizenship and Power

Uganda: Why Lawyers Say Sovereignty Protection Bill Could Redefine Citizenship and Power

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Lawyers have analyzed the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning it could fundamentally alter the constitutional order in the country, strip citizens of power, and isolate the country internationally.

A Bill Like No Other: Sovereignty Protection Push Raises Economic, Legal, and Political Questions

The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is emerging as one of the most contested legislative efforts in recent years; praised by backers, especially government officials, as a necessary safeguard... The post A Bill Like No Other: Sovereignty Protection Push Raises Economic, Legal, and Political Questions appeared first on CEO East Africa.

Why lawyers say Sovereignty Protection Bill could redefine citizenship and power

Godbar Tumushabe, an Associate Director at the Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies, described the Bill as “the last nail” in the process of overthrowing the constitution. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Lawyers have analyzed the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning it could fundamentally alter the constitutional order in the country, strip citizens of power, and isolate the country internationally. They join the growing chorus …

Uganda Law Society Raises Red Flag on Proposed Sovereignty Bill

According to Ssemakadde, any major constitutional changes affecting how Uganda is governed must be subjected to a national referendum, as provided for under Article 260. The post Uganda Law Society Raises Red Flag on Proposed Sovereignty Bill appeared first on The Source Reports.