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Concerned citizens in the Ankole sub-region have called on Members of Parliament to reject the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, warning that it could have far reaching economic and social consequences.
The call was made during a “Bin That Bill” protest where participants comprising youth, women, and senior citizens, expressed fears that the legislation could disrupt livelihoods, particularly those linked to foreign income and support networks.
Akunda Best Anorld, a former guild president of Bishop Stuart University and former Isingiro North parliamentary aspirant, questioned the timing of the bill, arguing that it risks undermining household stability in a country where many citizens depend on external financial support.
He noted that a significant number of Ugandan youths are employed abroad and regularly send money back home, which supports families and local economies. According to the protesters, any policy perceived to restrict or overregulate foreign linked funding could inadvertently affect such remittances and other forms of external support.
The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill seeks to regulate domestic entities that receive funding from foreign sources, a move its proponents argue is necessary to safeguard national interests and reduce external influence in local affairs. However, critics contend that the Bill could be overly broad in its scope and may impact not only organisations but also individuals and households connected to foreign income streams.
Participants at the protest urged legislators to engage in wider consultations before passing the law, warning that failure to do so could erode public trust and have unintended economic consequences.
The debate around the Bill adds to ongoing national discussions about balancing sovereignty with global engagement, particularly in an increasingly interconnected world where foreign partnerships, remittances, and international cooperation play a critical role in development.
Source - The Daily Monitor
The call was made during a “Bin That Bill” protest where participants comprising youth, women, and senior citizens, expressed fears that the legislation could disrupt livelihoods, particularly those linked to foreign income and support networks.
Akunda Best Anorld, a former guild president of Bishop Stuart University and former Isingiro North parliamentary aspirant, questioned the timing of the bill, arguing that it risks undermining household stability in a country where many citizens depend on external financial support.
He noted that a significant number of Ugandan youths are employed abroad and regularly send money back home, which supports families and local economies. According to the protesters, any policy perceived to restrict or overregulate foreign linked funding could inadvertently affect such remittances and other forms of external support.
The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill seeks to regulate domestic entities that receive funding from foreign sources, a move its proponents argue is necessary to safeguard national interests and reduce external influence in local affairs. However, critics contend that the Bill could be overly broad in its scope and may impact not only organisations but also individuals and households connected to foreign income streams.
Participants at the protest urged legislators to engage in wider consultations before passing the law, warning that failure to do so could erode public trust and have unintended economic consequences.
The debate around the Bill adds to ongoing national discussions about balancing sovereignty with global engagement, particularly in an increasingly interconnected world where foreign partnerships, remittances, and international cooperation play a critical role in development.
Source - The Daily Monitor
