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Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda What is billed as a shield for Uganda’s sovereignty may instead rattle its economic foundations, Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego and Deputy Governor Augustus Niwagaba warned, citing risks of capital flight, reserve depletion, and rising debt costs. The bill, tabled on April 15 by State Minister for Internal Affairs Gen. David Muhoozi, seeks …

Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka (L) talking to LoP Joel Ssenyonyi Looking at the Protection of Sovereignty bill, it seems that we are attempting to catch “big and small flies” in a legislative net. The bill is so wide and it threatens to strangle our economy, scare away vital investment, and punish the average Ugandan for the “sin” of earning a …

The Bank of Uganda has joined a growing list of stakeholders opposing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s economy. The Bill, which seeks to regulate foreign funding by capping unauthorised inflows from foreign entities or their agents at Shs 400 million, beyond which ministerial approval would be required, has …

Viewers: 50,010 By Tusiime Apollo In his 1992 book What is Africa’s Problem? republished in 2000, President Yoweri Museveni advanced a thesis that has since become both widely cited and deeply ironic. Africa’s greatest challenge, he argued, is not a lack of resources but a failure of leadership. Drawing from his early writings and speeches, Museveni explained that the …

KAMPALA – The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) and the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) have strongly rejected the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its current provisions threaten constitutional order, public health systems, and professional freedoms. The two groups presented their submissions Monday afternoon before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, where the Bill is under …

By Ben Musanje The Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) has raised strong concerns over the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could significantly undermine academic freedom, research, and higher education in Uganda. In a statement issued on X (formerly Twitter), MUASA emphasized that its position is “not political” but grounded in professional and institutional responsibility. The …

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 …

A new proposed law in Uganda, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is generating serious political debate after reports that it could criminalize opposition leaders, diaspora activism, and international lobbying. The bill, reportedly backed by President Yoweri Museveni’s government, introduces strict regulations on foreign influence, foreign funding, and political activity linked to Ugandans living abroad. Critics say the law is …

A new proposed law in Uganda, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is generating serious political debate after reports that it could criminalize opposition leaders, diaspora activism, and international lobbying. The bill, reportedly backed by President Yoweri Museveni’s government, introduces strict regulations on foreign influence, foreign funding, and political activity linked to Ugandans living abroad. Critics say the law is …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post For many years, Ugandans residing in the diaspora have held a distinctive position. Despite their physical distance, they maintain strong emotional and political ties to their homeland. They contribute through remittances, support their families, fund community initiatives, and increasingly voice their opinions on national matters. However, this connection may now be accompanied by …