The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 13 of 2026) (the “Bill”) was gazetted on 13th April 2026 and tabled in Parliament for the first time on 15th April 2026. It has been referred to the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs and the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee for scrutiny before it proceeds to Second Reading.

When a temporary injunction is issued against your client, the instinct is to either appeal or apply for review. But there is a third route which is underutilised, procedurally uncomplicated, and hiding in plain sight. Order 41 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules (“the CPR”) empowers any dissatisfied party to apply to the same court that granted the injunction to have it discharged, varied or set aside. No appeal, no review, no higher court. Just a return to the court that issued the order, armed with sufficient cause.

In a judicial review application brought on behalf of a MMAKS Advocates client, BMS General Trading, against the Financial Intelligence Authority (“FIA”) (Uganda’s Financial Intelligence Unit) and the Attorney General, the High Court of Uganda (Civil Division, Teko J.) has clarified the due process limits to the FIA’s power to issue directives for the freezing of bank accounts based on Uganda’s Anti Money Laundering statute.

The 17th March 2026 decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board to overturn the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final result between Morocco and Senegal may rank among the most extraordinary decisions in African football history and could represent a global first, where the result of a completed major continental final was reversed after the trophy had already been awarded. While disciplinary sanctions are not uncommon in football, the nullification of a final result raises significant legal and sporting implications.

The Uganda Gazette of 04th July 2025 published new fiscal and Tax laws including the Income Tax (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2025; the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025; the Excise Duty (Amendment) Act, 2025; the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Act, 2025; the Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Act, 2025; the External Trade (Amendment) Act, 2025; and the Hides and Skins (Export Duty) (Amendment) Act, 2025. These laws contain tax changes which took effect on 1 July 2025 (save for use of National Identification Numbers as Tax Identification Numbers).

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐫𝐛 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.

Webber Wentzel, in association with BLC Robert & Associates (Mauritius), Aluko & Oyebode (Nigeria), Breakthrough Attorneys (Tanzania), and ALN MMAKS Advocates (Uganda), launched a new guide exploring international arbitration trends across Africa. The publication offers practical insights into developments in international arbitration across key African jurisdictions and highlights the growing importance of international arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in resolving complex commercial disputes.

Introduction In accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2015, Parliament passed the national budget for the financial year 2024/2025 on 16 May 2024, approving a total expenditure of UGX 72.136 trillion (approximately USD 19.412 billion).  It is anticipated that 45% of the budget, that is, UGX 32.3 trillion (approximately USD 8.692 billion) will be sourced from domestic revenue comprising both tax and non-tax revenue.

In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, new frontiers continually emerge, posing dilemmas for employees and employers alike, especially in cross-border contexts. With the advent of the digital age, where company data is integral to business operations, instances of employees misappropriating such data upon leaving employment have become increasingly common. This presents significant challenges in addressing such breaches, particularly for employers with operations spanning multiple jurisdictions.

HIGH COURT HOLDS THAT PASSING OFF LAWSUITS CAN BE FILED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH TRADEMARK OPPOSITION PROCEEDINGS BETWEEN THE SAME PARTIES OVER THE SAME MARK GLOBAL CENTER LTD T/A COSTCO SUPERMARKET VS PRICE COSTCO INTERNATIONAL, INC MISC. APPLICATION NO. 0766 OF 2023