Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Slams Protection of Sovereignty Bill as ‘Ridiculous’
Outgoing Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has unleashed a scathing attack on the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, labelling it the “most ridiculous piece of legislation” he has ever encountered. Lukwago asserts that the bill poses a grave threat to fundamental constitutional principles and is set to cripple civic space, deter much-needed investment, and strain crucial diaspora links.
His sharp criticism emerges as the window for public submissions on the contentious bill recently closed. Widespread concerns continue to mount, particularly regarding the extensive and unchecked regulatory powers the bill proposes to hand to ministers. Stakeholders fear the legislation could severely impact the operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), stifle media freedom, and even complicate the flow of vital remittances.
Currently, parliamentary committees are diligently reviewing the influx of input from various stakeholders, as the national debate surrounding this controversial bill intensifies across the country.
Summarized by ZZINA AI
