Zadock Amanyisa | Tayari News
BUSHENYI – The Bishop of West Ankole Diocese, Rt. Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni has shared his thoughts on the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, saying the bill needs thorough thought before it is passed into law.
The Bishop said in his Wednesday morning message via social media that he appreciated the shared desire to safeguard Uganda’s independence and uphold the dignity and it is a worthy and necessary calling, but stressed that the need to care for the good intentions should be guided by wisdom.
“Yet, as a nation and a people, we ought to care that good intentions be always guided by wisdom and justice.”
The Bishop pointed out that laws meant to protect should also preserve the space for truth, service, and responsible participation in national life – by citizens, faith communities, and all who contribute to her common good and development.
“Let us ensure a balanced approach: one that promotes transparency in public policy and governance, while avoiding unnecessary restrictions on legitimate work in ministry, charity, education, and community development.” He said
According to the Bishop, such a law should be clear in its definitions, fair in its application, and rely on openness and accountability rather than excessive control, adding that the proposed law should ensure and state appropriate and proportionate measures that build trust rather than fear.
“It is possible, as a nation, to put ourselves in a catch-22 situation, when measures designed to secure the state’s independence end up creating conditions that could fundamentally undermine its economic and social stability.”
Bishop Twinomujuni opined that before signing such a bill, ‘wisdom should guide a nation like ours, whose foreign capital, remittances, and debt are in billions of dollars. What sovereignty do we qualify for in that state?!’
Adding the Scripture(Bible) calls people to ‘be prudent and use foresight to avoid getting into danger (Prov. 27:12),’ the Bishop said: “Let us pray for our leaders and our nation, that we may be guided in truth, and so promote what will cause stability, peace, and growth. Let us give a second and more thorough thought to this Bill.”
The Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego on Tuesday dropped a bombshell when he warned that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill could weaken Uganda’s economy, currency and financial independence.
“A country without reserves is not sovereign. Restricting cross-border inflows such as foreign investment, remittances and portfolio capital will reduce the resources Uganda uses to finance imports and build reserves,” he said.