In 2022 the High Court declared the Copyright Act of 1978 unconstitutional following a successful challenge by Blind SA, together with the legal assistance of Section 27.

The Ugandan judiciary continues to assert its role as a vital check on executive authority, upholding the rule of law.

Uganda has enacted the Investment Code Act, 2019 (the "Code"). The previous Code was enacted in 1991 and was long overdue for amendment given the changes in approach to attracting investment

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.

A wave of fraud-related public procurement scandals has gripped the nation in recent years. Allegations of fake tenders and false representations by imposters have plagued the procurement cycle...

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) controls 61% of seats in Uganda's parliament today, compared to nearly 70% in the last session.

Uganda is on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies...

In July 2014, Uganda joined the list of African countries that have implemented Public Private Partnership or "PPP" laws, by passing the Public Private Partnership Bill 2012 (the PPP Law).

Uganda is proposing significant changes to how it taxes cross-border debt. The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 would introduce a new 5% withholding tax on certain interest payments that are currently exempt.

The duty to consult is a fundamental principle of administrative justice and democratic governance. It mandates public bodies to engage with stakeholders before making significant decisions.

The Attorney General of Uganda recently issued guidance that damages and monetary awards from litigation against the government should be paid directly to litigants...

During the 2019 Wetlands Day Celebrations, President Museveni, in a speech delivered by the Prime Minister, cautioned Ugandans against degrading wetlands and forests and called for protection ...

Irregularities in procurement tenders in Uganda have become increasingly common, with announcements frequently made without adherence to legal procedures.

Tourism is a cornerstone to Uganda's economic ambitions. In 2024, the country welcomed 1.37 million international visitors earning UGX 4.8 trillion (approximately USD 1.28 billion) in foreign exchange, a 26 per cent...

The total area of Uganda is about 241 000 square kilometres of which about 44 000 are covered by fresh water bodies.

Faced with a shortage of capital, Uganda has made a significant effort to attract foreign direct investment.

A landmark High Court ruling in Uganda has fundamentally altered how the 30% tax deposit requirement applies when taxpayers challenge assessments before the Tax Appeals Tribunal.

The Constitutional Court of Uganda has struck down the practice of requiring executive "clearance" for court orders, declaring it unconstitutional.

Uganda's Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 has undergone substantial amendments following unprecedented public outcry, fundamentally transforming its scope from broad commercial regulation to targeted oversight of foreign political financing.

Uganda's Protection of Sovereignty Act imposes strict compliance obligations on banks and money remittance agencies when processing cross-border payments.