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Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025 - Onyango & Company Advocates
  

EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025: What Employers and Employees Need To Know

Uganda’s Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025 introduces significant reforms to employment law — extending protections to domestic workers, casual and migrant employees, strengthening workplace protections, regulating recruitment agencies, and clarifying termination and severance rules. Read More...

The Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 - Onyango & Company Advocates
  

The Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026: Understanding Key Legal and Regulatory Considerations

Uganda's Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 creates a new regulatory regime for agents of foreigners — covering registration, foreign funding declarations, key offences, and compliance obligations for NGOs, CSOs, and financial institutions. Read More...

Tax Alert: Inside Uganda's 2026 Tax Amendment Acts - Onyango & Company Advocates
  

Tax Alert: Inside Uganda's 2026 Tax Amendment Acts

A structured analysis of Uganda's 2026 Tax Amendment Acts covering Income Tax, VAT, Excise Duty, Stamp Duty, Tax Procedures Code, Lotteries & Gaming, and External Trade amendments effective 1st July 2026. Read More...

Voluntary Disclosure of Foreign Assets and Income in Uganda
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Voluntary Disclosure of Foreign Assets and Income in Uganda

A comprehensive legal analysis of URA’s voluntary disclosure initiative, highlighting compliance obligations, offshore income reporting, and the risks and benefits for taxpayers.

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The Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026: What NGOs in Uganda Need to Know

A detailed legal analysis of Uganda’s proposed Sovereignty Bill 2026, highlighting key compliance requirements, restrictions on foreign funding, and risks for NGOs and civil society organisations.

Uganda High Court clarifies insured's duty of good faith in claims process
Namugera Joel Peter

Uganda: High Court Clarifies Insured's Duty Of Good Faith In Claims Process

The High Court of Uganda has clarified that an insured’s duty of utmost good faith continues during the claims process, and that deliberate non-disclosure of material information may justify rejection of a claim.

Industrial Court of Uganda ruling on arbitration clauses in employment contracts
Namugera Joel Peter

Uganda: Industrial Court Rules Arbitration Clauses Unenforceable in Employment Contracts

In a landmark decision, the Industrial Court of Uganda held that arbitration clauses in employment contracts cannot oust its jurisdiction, reaffirming the protective framework of labour justice under Ugandan law.

UCC Rules Against Split-Screen Advertising During News and Current Affairs | Onyango & Company Advocates

UCC Rules Split-Screen Advertisements During News and Current Affairs Breach Broadcasting Standards

An in-depth analysis of the Uganda Communications Commission’s decision prohibiting split-screen and squeeze-back advertising during news and current affairs, and its implications for broadcasters, advertisers, and consumer protection.

Privacy Day 2026: Beyond Compliance – Building Privacy by Governance for the Predictive AI Era | Onyango & Company Advocates

Privacy Day 2026: Beyond Compliance – Building Privacy by Governance for the Predictive AI Era

As predictive AI reshapes decision-making, organisations must move beyond legal checklists. This article explores how Privacy by Governance helps Ugandan and regional businesses build trust, accountability, and ethical digital responsibility.

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Onyango & Co Advocates Recognized as a Notable Law Firm in IFLR1000 Sub-Sahara Africa 2025

Onyango & Co Advocates is happy to announce its inclusion in the IFLR1000 Sub-Sahara Africa 2025 rankings...

Chambers & Partners 2025 Guide
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Onyango & Co Advocates Provides Expert Insight for Chambers & Partners Energy & Infrastructure M&A Guide 2025

Onyango & Co Advocates contributed expert legal analysis to the Chambers & Partners Energy & Infrastructure M&A Guide 2025, offering insight into Uganda’s regulatory and transactional environment.

What’s Inside Uganda’s Competition Regulations of 2025? - Onyango & Company Advocates

What’s Inside Uganda’s Competition Regulations of 2025?

Uganda’s Competition Regulations S.I. No. 60 of 2025 are now in force. This article highlights the enforcement structure, anti-competitive practices, merger control rules, and the wider impact on Uganda’s business environment...