President Yoweri Museveni has praised legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement for what he described as their “ideological clarity” following the passage of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026.
The legislation, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday evening, seeks to shield Uganda’s political and economic systems from what the government calls “unwarranted foreign interference.”
Speaking shortly after Parliament passed the Bill, Museveni commended ruling party Members of Parliament for resisting what he described as external pressure during the debate process.
According to the President, the passage of the Bill demonstrates that Uganda’s future and national priorities should be determined by Ugandans rather than foreign interests unfamiliar with the country’s history and development journey.
The new law introduces a mandatory registration framework for individuals and organizations classified as “agents of foreigners” and establishes oversight measures on foreign funding exceeding Shs400 million.
Although earlier drafts of the Bill attracted criticism for being too broad, lawmakers passed an amended version that includes protections for diaspora remittances and legitimate humanitarian assistance.
Despite receiving strong backing from the ruling party, the legislation remains controversial among opposition leaders and civil society organizations, who argue that provisions related to “economic sabotage” could potentially be used to suppress dissent and criticism.
With the NRM holding a dominant majority in Parliament, the Bill now awaits presidential assent, marking another major legislative milestone during Museveni’s current term in office.
