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March 06
Uganda: Senseless Killings Impeding Country's Economic Growth
For many years, gunmen have been turning up and shooting whoever they want in Kampala and ride their motorcycles into the city's thin air. Read more »
February 21
Uganda: Judicial Independence in Uganda - Myths, Facts and Realities
On 15th February 2024, in an opinion published in New Vision entitled 'Why judiciary's independence is not absolute', the Minister of State for Lands, Hon. Sam Mayanja, himself a… Read more »
January 03
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Law Leaves Uganda Isolated but Defiant
Six months on since the anti-homosexuality law came into effect, the consequences of this law have had a significant impact on Uganda's economy, access to healthcare,… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Uganda: What Sobi's Death Tells Us of State's Criminal Enterprise
Paddy Sserunjogi, the infamous gang leader who ran a lowlife criminal enterprise in the heart of Kampala, enjoying free reign under the watch of intelligence services, and whose… Read more »
Uganda: Kikongo Plans Mubajje Exit
On August 7, High court judge Harriet Grace Magala made a significant decision by disallowing an application by the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), which sought unconditional… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Uganda: How Kyambogo University's IT Staff Altered Students' Marks
A joint investigation by the police and Kyambogo University management has so far found that two university ICT staff engaged in the alteration of marks for four students. Read more »
Uganda: 348 MPs Face U.S. Visa Sanctions For Voting For Anti-Gay Act
More than 300 members of parliament, and their immediate family members, face travel restrictions to the United States of America for voting in favour of the Anti-Homosexuality… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Uganda: President Museveni Can't Block Justice Kisaakye's Resignation
I was rather surprised to read a letter in the media purportedly written by President Yoweri Museveni on the October 4, 2023, responding to Justice Esther K. Kisaakye's request for… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Still Has a Long Way in Fight Against Money-Laundering
This year has not been great for Uganda in the financial sector on the international front. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Uganda: How Gold Cartels Operate in Uganda
The recent arrest and remand of David Balondemu, chairman of the Kampala District Land Board (KDLB), has sent ripples through the real estate and gold dealing communities. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Uganda: Govt Moves to Prioritize Safety and Security of Citizen's Data
Government is set to prioritize the safety and security of Ugandans' data due to a rise in cybercrime, the minister for ICT Chris Baryomunsi has said. The minister revealed this… Read more »
August 16, 2023
East Africa: South Sudan, Uganda Yet to Resolve Dispute Over Impounded Grain Trucks
Uganda still has to negotiate with the government of South Sudan for the release of dozens of trucks that were impounded for containing grains contaminated with aflatoxins. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Uganda: Violence - Persons Should First Pass Mental Test to Hold a Firearm
The recent spate of gun violence in the country has made the public anxious. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Uganda: Return Those Iron Sheets to the Poor - Bishop
Christians across the world converged at their respective churches to celebrate Easter Sunday - a day set aside to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Uganda: Alcohol Control Bill - an Opportunity to Fight Illicit Alcohol
On November 8, 2022, the Parliament of Uganda, presided over by the Right Hon. Speaker, Anita Among, permitted Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah Opendi to introduce… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Uganda: Chief Justice, Fair Trial Should Be Granted to All
Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo's new law year speech is instructive. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Uganda: Laws Do Not Become Vague When Challenged in Court
The Observer newspaper of Wednesday, January 18, 2023, carried a headline titled; "Lawyers, judges berate parliament over vague laws," in which the law-making function of… Read more »
Uganda: Suspects Tortured in Police, Prison Cells - New Report
A new report written by Advocates Without Boundaries says there is evidence that detainees are also tortured in gazetted police cells and prison jails to extract information from… Read more »
Uganda: Why Should Corruption Shock Us Anymore?
I am told of a king who, one time, perhaps under the influence of boredom, set out to prove to his primitive people how high he could urinate. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Uganda: Artisanal Gold Miners Defy Govt On Mercury Use
In October, President Museveni signed into the law the Mining and Minerals Act 2022. One of the key provisions in the law is the banning of mercury use in mining activities. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Uganda: Mobile Fraud Blamed On Abuse of SIM Cards
A few days ago, a music fan attended a concert and while there, his mobile phone was stolen. In a few hours, those that took his mobile phone were able to access his bank account,… Read more »
Mozambique: Son of Former President Jailed 12 Years for U.S.$2 Billion Hidden Loans
The son of former Mozambique president has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of directly taking a $33 million bribe acquired through concealed $2.4… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Uganda: The Need to Convert Foreign Education Qualifications to Ugandan Standards
Most people come to Uganda as returning citizens, refugees, consultants, experts, diplomats etc with foreign academic and professional qualifications. Read more »
June 07, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Fighting to Be Scrapped Off Money Laundering List
The Financial Intelligence Authority has intensified its efforts to fulfill a set of conditions that were set by the Financial Action Task force (FATF) - the global money… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Uganda: Kakwenza Narrates Escape to Exile
Exiled government critic and author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija caught the nation by surprise when he fled to exile on February 9. Read more »
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