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    Opposition Leaders Convene to Mark 70 Years of Besigye’s Resilience, Courage

    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.

    MUSEVENI GUIDES ON SOVEREIGNTY BILL, URGES FOCUS ON NATIONAL INTERESTS AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH

    President Yoweri Museveni has offered fresh guidance on the contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, distancing himself from some of its proposed approaches and urging...

    Museveni Proposes Scrapping PAYE Tax for Scientists to Accelerate Economic Growth

    Museveni compared the proposed exemption to existing tax relief for police and army personnel, stressing that scientists deserve similar recognition for their role in national development.

    GOVERNMENT REVISES SOVEREIGNTY BILL, TIGHTENS ‘FOREIGN AGENT’ DEFINITION AMID BACKLASH

    Government has introduced fresh amendments to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, significantly reshaping its most contested provisions in what appears to be a response...

    UPC Calls for Withdrawal of Sovereignty Bill, Criticizes Trade Order Enforcement

    Oyat argued that the proposed law duplicates existing legislation, including the NGO Act, the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and the Political Parties and Organizations Act, while introducing sweeping provisions that could undermine citizens’ rights.

    GOVERNMENT TIGHTENS GRIP ON PUBLIC SERVICE, LINKS JOB SECURITY TO PERFORMANCE

    Government has unveiled sweeping reforms targeting the public service, with a clear shift toward performance-based retention and stricter accountability measures for civil servants. The changes...

    Kampala Trade Order to Continue Despite National Suspension-Minister Kabanda

    Key directives included the continuation of Trade Order enforcement in Kampala without interruption, a requirement for the KCCA Executive Director to safeguard the gains already made, and instructions for enforcement teams to remain firm, consistent, and professional in their work.

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