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Attorney General now proposes sweeping changes to Sovereignty Bill

Attorney General now proposes sweeping changes to Sovereignty Bill

The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has proposed sweeping amendments to the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, signalling a government retreat from some of its most contentious provisions. The original Bill, tabled before parliament, has faced widespread opposition from the banking sector, legal fraternity, religious leaders, and civil society organisations, among others. Critics raised concerns over vague definitions and sweeping …

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Uganda proposes a uniform 30% tax rate for gambling and a 15% withholding tax on winnings

Uganda proposes a uniform 30 tax rate for gambling and

The Government of Uganda has introduced two bills in Parliament that could significantly reshape the tax landscape of the country’s gaming industry. The first document equalises the gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax for all operators to a single 30% rate, while the second introduces a mandatory 15% withholding tax on players’ net winnings. The expected date for both changes to …

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