The Opposition Democratic Front (DF) has threatened to take legal action against the government if the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is passed into law.
Speaking to the media at the party’s headquarters in Lungujja, DF president Mathias Mpuuga said the proposed law, in its current form, does not serve the interests of Ugandans.
Mpuuga argued that the government’s proposed amendments remain uncertain, yet the Bill is already listed on the order paper for Tuesday’s plenary sitting in Parliament.
The Bill, tabled on April 15, seeks to shield Uganda from foreign interference through strict measures. These include mandatory registration of individuals labeled as “agents of foreigners,” prior ministerial approval for foreign funding exceeding Shs400 million annually, and severe penalties of up to 20 years in prison or fines of up to Shs4 billion.
However, the proposed law has drawn widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including political actors, civil society organizations, the business community, religious leaders, and members of the public, many of whom argue it is unconstitutional.
On Thursday, President Yoweri Museveni distanced himself from some of the Bill’s more stringent provisions, directing that it be redrafted to better align with its intended purpose of protecting national sovereignty.
By Charles Katabalwa
1st May 2026
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