“The challenges include the governance of the city by presidential directives, where the KCCA continues to experience direct control and intervention by President Museveni over the capital city's governance in almost all sectors, including public transport, markets, SACCOs, allocation of public assets, land and drainage channels, and procurement processes, among others,” Lukwago said.

“As PPF, we are concerned with Museveni’s forthcoming swearing-in ceremony, which has caused roadblocks on Kampala roads after what he called an overwhelming victory in the recent elections. This is the time for the country to rise because his 5th term in power is going to be the worst for Ugandans,” Ssemuju said.

“The Judiciary is currently grappling with a significant case backlog, with more than 200,000 pending cases as of March 2026. The Judiciary is therefore implementing reforms such as Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, increased use of ICT in court processes, and expansion of court infrastructure to improve efficiency,” Abodo said.

“He distanced himself from curtailing religious institutions being funded and was silent about the political parties and cultural institutions, which remain victims of the proposed protection of sovereignty bill 2026. Which means his fight is against political parties and cultural groups,” Lulume said.

Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader and former presidential candidate, was arrested in November 2024 and subsequently faced charges in both military and civilian courts. He remains in detention on charges relating to treason and the alleged planning of illegal acts to overthrow the government.

“Under the FDC Leadership Academy, we will roll out a nationwide training program for all elected FDC local government leaders, covering governance and service delivery, legal rights and obligations of elected officials, budget oversight and accountability, community mobilization, and representation of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities,” Amuriat said.

“Replace the sovereignty bill with a national civic defense program, disaster response, and defense skills. Include the diaspora through embassies instead of criminalizing them. Ensure parliamentary oversight to prevent abuse, because this is the only way we shall adequately promote true sovereignty,” Nsereko said.

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“Having ensured that NUP didn't get support from the National Consolidated Fund, they went back to the drawing board to come up with the evil scheme in the name of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill. We want to call upon the people of Uganda to take interest in this bill and deny it,” Katana said.

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