Uganda Proposes Sovereignty Bill with Severe Penalties
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- •The Sovereignty Bill proposes penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment for certain offenses.
- •Fines under the bill could reach multiple billions of Ugandan shillings.
- •The bill addresses issues related to diaspora funds and citizenship rights.
- •The legislation was tabled by the Ugandan government in April 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Ugandan parliament passes the Sovereignty Bill into law then stricter enforcement against perceived threats to sovereignty will increase, potentially limiting diaspora financial contributions and restricting citizenship rights, affecting Ugandan citizens and expatriates.
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