Legal updates
Dated, source-linked notes on changes to Ugandan law — what changed, what it affects, and which Wakilii resources to re-check.
Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament
Parliament passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 13 of 2026) on 5 May 2026, regulating agents of foreign entities.
Trial of civilians in military courts: the Supreme Court ruling and the UPDF (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Supreme Court in Kabaziguruka held civilians cannot be tried in military courts; the UPDF (Amendment) Act, 2025 then re-legislated it.
2025 tax amendment Acts: changes effective 1 July 2025
Uganda's 2025 tax amendment Acts took effect on 1 July 2025 — new income-tax exemptions and Tax Procedures Code identification reforms.
Competition Act, 2024 commenced — Uganda's first general competition law
Uganda's Competition Act, 2024 (Act 5 of 2024) commenced on 19 April 2024, regulating anti-competitive practices, dominance and mergers.
Constitutional Court strikes down Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022 provisions and criminal libel
The Constitutional Court nullified key Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act 2022 provisions and criminal libel (Penal Code s.162) for breaching free expression.