Uganda's MPs pass controversial NGO Bill on eve of Pope’s arrival

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses a special session of the Uganda Parliament in Kampala Uganda on August 10th. The lawmakers for the controversial bill at a late-night sitting on Thursday. [PHOTO: FILE/ STANDARD]

 

Ugandan lawmakers have passed a Bill that would give authorities sweeping powers to regulate civil society, which rights groups say will “strangle” criticism of the government just hours before the arrival of Pope Francis.