Juruga

(30) Sections in THE PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY ACT, 2026

Definitions of foreigner, agent, disruptive activities, political activities, currency point, and other terms under Uganda's...

Part 1: PART I—PRELIMINARY

Application

This section defines who must comply—agents of foreigners in political activities—and lists exemptions for diplomats,...

Part 1: PART I—PRELIMINARY

Administration of Act

The Minister gives policy guidance; the Department for peace and security implements the Act and...

Part 1: PART I—PRELIMINARY

Functions of Department

The Department reviews applications, recommends registration, enforces guidelines, conducts due diligence, inspects activities, and advises...

Part 1: PART I—PRELIMINARY

Sovereignty of the people

Section 5: Ugandans have sovereignty over governance. Must promote national interests. Foreign agents face fines...

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Exercise of functions and services for which Government is responsible

Foreign agents need government approval to perform functions; penalties up to 2 billion shillings or...

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Development of Government policy

Learn about Cabinet's role in policy, how foreign agents can propose changes, and severe penalties—up...

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Implementation of Government policy

Learn how government departments report policy progress to Cabinet, restrictions on foreign agents from hindering...

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Foreign policy of Uganda

Learn about Uganda's foreign policy based on national interests, international law, peaceful coexistence, non-alignment, and...

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Prohibition of promotion of foreign policy

Learn about the prohibition on foreign agents promoting unapproved foreign policy in Uganda, with penalties...

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Prohibition of interference with electoral processes

Section 11 bans foreign agents from interfering in Uganda's elections or referenda. Violations carry fines...

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Prohibition of interference with operations of Government

Learn about the ban on foreign agents accepting assistance to interfere with Ugandan government operations....

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Prohibition of economic sabotage

Learn about the offence of economic sabotage under Uganda's Protection of Sovereignty Act, including penalties...

Part 2: PART II—PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY

Registration of agents of foreigners

Under Ugandan law, anyone acting as an agent of a foreigner must register. Violation carries...

Part 3: PART III—REGISTRATION OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Application for registration as agent of foreigner

Learn the requirements and procedures for applying to register as an agent of a foreigner...

Part 3: PART III—REGISTRATION OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Consideration of application for registration

Your application goes to the Department for checks. Checks include identity, criminal record, solvency, and...

Part 3: PART III—REGISTRATION OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Certificate of registration

Learn about the process for obtaining a certificate to act as a foreign agent in...

Part 3: PART III—REGISTRATION OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Refusal to grant certificate of registration

If the Minister refuses a certificate of registration, you get written reasons within 14 days...

Part 3: PART III—REGISTRATION OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Renewal of certificate of registration

Learn the steps to renew your certificate of registration under the Protection of Sovereignty Act,...

Part 3: PART III—REGISTRATION OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Suspension and revocation of certificate of registration

Learn the grounds on which the Minister may suspend or revoke a certificate of registration...

Part 3: PART III—REGISTRATION OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Declaration of sources of funding

Explains the obligation of agents of foreigners to declare funding sources to the Minister. False...

Part 4: PART IV—REGULATION OF FUNDING OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Restrictions on funding from foreigners

Learn rules for agents receiving foreign donations over 20,000 currency points (400M UGX). Declaration required,...

Part 4: PART IV—REGULATION OF FUNDING OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Obtaining funds to engage in disruptive activities

Learn penalties under Section 23 of the Protection of Sovereignty Act: foreign agents who accept...

Part 4: PART IV—REGULATION OF FUNDING OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Foreign funding to Government institutions

Any foreign donation or loan to a Ugandan government institution is treated as public funds,...

Part 4: PART IV—REGULATION OF FUNDING OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Reporting of foreign funding

Learn how supervised institutions must verify source of funds before paying foreign agents, submit monthly...

Part 4: PART IV—REGULATION OF FUNDING OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Submission of returns

Learn the return submission requirements for foreign agents in Uganda. Failure to submit returns leads...

Part 4: PART IV—REGULATION OF FUNDING OF AGENTS OF FOREIGNERS

Assistance to Minister

All Ugandan government ministries, departments, and agencies are legally required to fully assist the Minister...

Part 5: PART V—GENERAL

Inspection

Learn about court-ordered inspections of foreign agents' premises, access rights, information requests, and penalties including...

Part 5: PART V—GENERAL

Regulations

Section 29 allows the Minister to make regulations for the Act, prescribe penalties up to...

Part 5: PART V—GENERAL