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Uganda Parliament debate over controversial NGO funding bill and civil society regulation

Uganda’s 12th Parliament Faces Renewed Debate Over NGO Funding Proposal

enock katamba6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Kampala — Uganda’s incoming 12th Parliament is expected to revisit a controversial proposal seeking tighter regulation and restructuring of funding for non-governmental organizations, reopening debate over the balance between national sovereignty and civic freedoms. The proposed NGO Funding Bill, petitioned earlier this year by teenage entrepreneur and youth activist Nyanzi Martin Luther, sparked widespread criticism…

Uganda NGO Funding Bill Sparks Debate Among Civil Society

enock katamba8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

Concerns are mounting among civil society organizations over Uganda’s proposed NGO Funding Bill, with critics warning it could restrict civic space and increase state control over foreign funding. In statements to the media, Dr. Sarah Bireete, executive director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, said, “If not handled carefully, this bill could limit the operating…