President Yoweri Museveni has rejected parliamentary approval for two proposed tax measures affecting Uganda’s gambling sector. The veto applies to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026.
Executive Concerns and Legislative Review
The presidential directive highlights potential structural imbalances within the proposed fiscal framework. Official communications indicate that the current legislative draft may create new avenues for tax avoidance while introducing inequitable conditions for market participants.Parliament must now incorporate the executive feedback before reintroducing the legislation. The final outcome will establish the regulatory and financial parameters for gambling operators and players under the updated model.