The long-awaited implementation of Uganda's Competition Act (Cap. 66) (the "Act") is now within sight. On 8 August 2025, the Competition Regulations, 2025...

A Presidential directive granting Metu Bus Industries ("Metu") exclusive rights to run a bus service in Uganda's capital, Kampala, continues to cast doubt over the government's...

The President has declined to assent to the recently enacted Competition Act and has returned it to Parliament for reconsideration. The Act was passed by Parliament in May 2023.

The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Act, 2023 ("the Act") has received Presidential assent in a record-breaking ten days from the date that it was passed by Parliament.

On 31 August 2023, the Parliament of Uganda reconsidered and passed the Competition Act 2023.

Hardly a day goes by without further proof of the utility of Uganda's recently passed Competition Act 2023. The recent decision of Excellent Assorted Manufacturing v DFCU Bank has highlighted...

The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill, 2023 ("the Bill") that seeks to amend the Petroleum Supply Act, 2003 was tabled before Parliament for the first reading on 31 October 2023.

As the Baganda saying goes, even the cocks that crow were once eggs meaning that humble beginnings can still produce great and mighty outcomes. The story on Uganda's new competition regime...

The High Court has upheld a move by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority to expand the list of potential suppliers of vehicles to public entities.

On 19 April 2024, Uganda marked a new era in competition law with the commencement of the long-awaited Competition Act, (Cap.66) ("the Act").

The High Court has sent a clear message to the market on the consequences of abuse of dominance and demonstrated its readiness to uphold fair competition.

Uganda's recently passed Competition and Consumer Protection Act still awaits Presidential assent and coming into force. However, a recent positive resolution...

East Africa's merger control landscape has entered a new phase. On 1 November 2025, the East African Community Competition Authority ("EACCA") opened its doors to accepting cross-border merger notifications.

On 15 March each year, the global community celebrates World Consumer Rights Day.

The Competition Regulations, 2025 (the "Regulations") have officially been published bringing to life a long-awaited framework for the implementation of the Competition Act (the "Act").

Uganda, an independent republic within the British Commonwealth, is situated in East Africa.