Ugandans Slam Bill as Mimicking Russian 'Foreign Agents' Law

Uganda parliament passes controversial ‘Sovereignty Bill' after amendments

The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentences of up to 20 years.

Ugandans slam bill as mimicking Russian 'foreign agents' law

Sovereignty Bill: Museveni Blasts Critics, Praises NRM MPs for Passing Tough Law - The Witness Uganda

President Yoweri Museveni has sharply criticised opponents of the newly passed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, praising lawmakers from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) for pushing the contentious legislation through Parliament. Uganda’s Parliament approved the bill on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, following heated debate and sustained criticism from opposition figures, civil society actors, and international stakeholders. The law, whic…

Uganda: Parliament Passes Sovereignty Law After Amendment On Foreign Financial Inflow

By Enyichukwu Enemanna  Uganda’s parliament passed ​legislation to curb what it termed foreign influence after an amendment that proposed restrictions on funding from ‌abroad, which the central bank governor warned could lead to “economic disaster”. A provision of the law requiring any Ugandan receiving money from abroad to register as a foreign agent and disclose incoming funds was amended to apply only to people receiving funds for political p…