PM Nabbanja explains closure of some NGOs
Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja stated that several NGOs were suspended for alleged partisan activity during the 2026 general elections. While some organizations remain closed, the government has indicated a willingness to review cases if the affected groups engage in formal dialogue.
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The closure of civil society organizations raises concerns regarding political freedom and the operational environment for NGOs in Uganda.
News: PM Nabbanja explains closure of some NGOs
PM Nabbanja explains closure of some NGOs
Nabbanja said government could review the status of the affected organisations, citing GiveDirectly as an example of an organisation that has since resumed operations after engaging with government.
The Premier's response came after Members of Parliament called on government to explain why the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) and 10 other civil society organisations remain suspended, and asked that they be allowed to resume operations.
KAMPALA - The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has explained that some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) were closed because they had become partisan during the 2026 general elections.
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