Uganda: Museveni Signs Sovereignty Act As First Law of Seventh Term

Uganda: Museveni Signs Sovereignty Act As First Law of Seventh Term

President Museveni has signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 into law, making it the first legislation assented to during his seventh constitutional term in office.

Museveni signs landmark protection of sovereignty law

The new law is primarily intended to protect the sovereignty of the Ugandan people

Museveni quickly assents to protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026

Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, formally bringing the legislation into law. According to a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit on May 17, 2026, the Act is intended to provide for the protection of the sovereignty of the people of Uganda and designate the department responsible for peace and security in the Ministry of Internal Affairs as the implementin…

Museveni signs Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 into law

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Sunday assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, formally making it a law. The new law is intended to provide for the protection of the sovereignty of the people of Uganda; designate the Department responsible for peace and security in the Ministry responsible for Internal Affairs as the implementing authority; provide for the registration and regulation of agents of foreign entities; regulate …

Uganda's Sovereignty Law Reshapes Civil Society Funding Debate

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ugandas-sovereignty-law-reshapes-civil-society-funding-debate/Uganda’s Parliament passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill on May 5, 2026, closing months of bitter national debate over foreign funding controls and the future of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) operating across the country. Parliament p…

Museveni Okays Sovereignty Law As Government Tightens Grip On Foreign Influence

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 into law, handing the Ugandan government sweeping new powers to monitor, regulate and potentially restrict individuals and organizations linked to foreign entities in what is likely to ignite fierce political and diplomatic debate. The law, assented to on Saturday evening, is being presented by State House as a strategic shield against external interference in Ug…