Stanley Etoori

Engineer / GGMU /Forza Ferrari

[Stanley Etoori @stanley_eto]

@Owishemwe 😂😂

[Stanley Etoori @stanley_eto]

@_Bray_95 @NBSportUg 😂😂... Temukiribwa kutukanga kanga

[Ronald Amanyire @amronaldo]

I finally got a copy of The Protection of Sovereignty Bill last evening, went through it and let me tell you, some people are in trouble....my take:

This Bill is being paraded as a shield for Uganda’s sovereignty and yet I thought we already have that in the Constitution. In reality it is a weapon aimed directly at the heart of our constitutional freedoms. It pretends to guard us against foreign interference but we are a poor country heavily dependent on foreign aid (government and private citizens). Its provisions are so sweeping, so vague, and so punitive that they would criminalise legitimate civil society, journalism, and even ordinary Ugandans who dare to engage with the wider world.

Clause after clause strips power from institutions and hands it to Cabinet and the Minister of Internal Affairs, concentrating unchecked discretion in the Executive. The definition of “agent of a foreigner” is so dangerously broad that it could ensnare NGOs delivering some service like Road Safety NGOs under @ROSACUg, health services, businesses trading internationally, or even citizens with relatives abroad.

The Bill dresses repression in the language of “economic sabotage” and “disruptive activities.” BUT criticism of government mismanagement is not sabotage it is holding it accountable. Cooperation with foreign partners in education, health, and development is not subversion, it is progress. By equating foreign support with treason, this Bill risks isolating Uganda from the very partnerships that have sustained our people.

Sovereignty is not preserved by silencing voices, strangling civil society, or threatening citizens with twenty-year prison sentences. Sovereignty is preserved when government is accountable, when institutions are independent, and when Ugandans are free to speak, organize, and participate without fear.

If passed in its current form, this Bill will not protect Uganda’s sovereignty but it will erode it. It will shrink freedoms, concentrate power, and undermine the democratic values that sovereignty is meant to defend.

It is not about not sovereignty, it is about suffocation.

COMPARATIVE TO OTHER COUNTRIES

Ethiopia: Charities and Societies Proclamation (2009)

Ethiopia introduced one of the most restrictive NGO laws on the continent in 2009. It barred organizations receiving more than 10% of their funding from foreign sources from engaging in human rights, advocacy, or governance work. The impact was devastating: civil society was crippled, international cooperation collapsed, and the country faced widespread condemnation. Recognizing that the law undermined democratic development, Ethiopia repealed it in 2019 and replaced it with a more liberal framework.

Kenya: NGO Coordination Act (1990, amended).

Kenya’s NGO Coordination Act requires registration of NGOs and disclosure of foreign funding. In 2013, draft amendments proposed capping foreign funding at 15%. This sparked strong public and international backlash, and the proposal was abandoned. The lesson from Kenya is transparency can be achieved without punitive restrictions, and civic space can be preserved by rejecting extreme measures.

Tanzania: NGO Act (2002, amended 2019)

Tanzania’s NGO Act mandates registration, government oversight of NGO activities, and reporting of foreign funding. Amendments in 2019 expanded state power, allowing authorities to deregister NGOs arbitrarily. In practice, this has been used selectively against critics of government. The Tanzanian example shows how over-regulation risks turning sovereignty laws into political weapons rather than genuine safeguards.

South Africa: Foreign Agents Registration Debate (2023)

South Africa has debated introducing a foreign agents registration law, modeled partly on the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). The proposal would require disclosure of foreign-funded advocacy groups. Unlike Ethiopia or Tanzania, the debate has been framed around transparency rather than repression. The lesson here is that disclosure requirements, if narrowly tailored, can balance sovereignty with constitutional freedoms.

Nigeria: Foreign Contributions Regulation (proposed 2017)

Nigeria attempted to regulate foreign donations to NGOs and political groups in 2017. The proposal was heavily criticized as unconstitutional and was never fully enacted. Nigeria’s experience demonstrates that overreach not only undermines legitimacy but also invites legal challenges that weaken the credibility of such laws.
@Parliament_Ug

[Parth @AreRohitBhai]

Lockdown kids have no idea how peak Brendon Mccullum used to bat 😭🔥

[Thomas @Owishemwe]

This is for partying in general, we don’t need MCs/hype men…they talk too much, sing too much and ruin the entire experience….don’t even get me started on the ones that spend the whole time just shouting out “VIPs” in the audience

[Stanley Etoori @stanley_eto]

@Samuelredking1 These soft launches. We see you sir

[Stanley Etoori @stanley_eto]

@Jude_Mugabi Yess our leader

[Stanley Etoori @stanley_eto]

@markopolo94 😂😂😂

[𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞'𝟏𝟑 @end_game13]

⬆️ NEXT

A test against this Sunday's hosts, @BIFA_2016

#PlayBoldly #LiveEndgame #TBL9

[𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞'𝟏𝟑 @end_game13]

Happy Eid Mubarak to our muslim brothers and sisters. May you experience growth, prosperity and good health.

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

I just realized something peculiar about cousins:

If you weren't close to them in childhood, there's no chance you will be in adulthood.

[Kirya Ug 🇺🇬 @kirya_ug]

They covered the channel it’s now worse, they lied to you.

[Emmanuel Columbus @ecmugenyi]

My Vow Saxophone Cover https://t.co/C9NzRt0ah3 via @YouTube

[Camelot Concepts @CamelotConcepts]

Some things are too good to only happen once.

​This isn’t a one-off; it’s a recurring ritual for those who value real music and genuine vibes.

​If you know, you know.
If you don’t... you’re about to.

First Saturdays of the month. Don’t just hear about it—be there.

[The Alchemist Kampala @thealchemistkla]

Oh ohhh! We are in a dilemma! @djKasBaby @DJ_Ssese @DeejayMarvo3 @Andrey256_ are spinning the hits that had us singing in the rain and dramatically belting out every note.

Come vibe with your favs .

For reservation: 0777194006

@CamelotConcepts @SseseNation

[Formula 1 @F1]

Introducing the 2026 F1 opening titles! 😍

#F1 #AusGP

[Camelot Concepts @CamelotConcepts]

A night dedicated to the stories, the songs, & the lovers who remember it all.
​On March 7th, we collectively reminisce at The Alchemist to catch that rhythm once again. Whether you want to relive a memory or create a new one that feels just as timeless—you belong in this room.

[Stanley Etoori @stanley_eto]

@kepazaengltd Metropole junction

[Westeros Central @WesterosCentral]

BREAKING — Deni Avdija becomes first knight in over 500 years to demand a Trial by Free Throws

(via, little birds)