Section 5: Sovereignty of the People – Rights and Obligations
5.Sovereignty of the people
(1) In accordance with Article 1 of the Constitution, the people of the Republic of Uganda shall have sovereignty over the social, economic and political policies affecting the governance of the Republic of Uganda.
(2)Every Ugandan shall be under an obligation to promote the sovereignty of the people of Uganda and all the activities of the Government shall be conducted in such a manner that promotes the interests of Uganda.
(3) An agent of a foreignershall not engage in any activity that promotes the interest of a foreigner against the interests of Uganda.
(4)An agent of a foreigner who knowingly promotes the interest of a foreigner against the interests of Uganda commits an offence and is liable, on conviction—
(a) in the case of a legal entity, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand currency points; and
(b) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand currency points or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or both.
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You have the right to control the social, economic, and political policies that affect Uganda. You must actively promote the sovereignty of the people...
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