Rev. Fr. Mathias Kwehangana, the Formator at St. Charles Lwanga Seminary Nyakibale in Rukungiri District, has called on Members of Parliament to thoroughly scrutinize the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could contravene constitutional rights and negatively affect service delivery.
The draft legislation introduces wide-ranging controls on foreign funding and political activity. It proposes criminal penalties for individuals or organizations that receive foreign support to promote policies not approved by Cabinet, mandatory registration of “agents of foreign entities,” fines of up to Shs4 billion for organizations, and prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals.
It also grants authorities powers to seize assets linked to unlawful foreign funding and requires financial institutions to submit monthly reports on foreign transactions to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Delivering his homily during the first morning Mass on Good Shepherd Sunday at Christ the King Parish in Kabale Municipality, Fr. Kwehangana strongly opposed the Bill, describing it as harmful and ill-conceived.
He urged Members of Parliament to prioritize the interests of the citizens they represent, rather than personal or political considerations.
Fr. Kwehangana also called on Christians to emulate the qualities of a good shepherd by serving others with love, commitment, and compassion.
He cautioned against family neglect, urging parents to take an active role in their children’s lives, especially during the school holidays.
