April 08
Uganda: Why Police Is Investigating PS Geraldine Ssali for 'Slapping' Ministry Lawyer
Police are investigating reports that Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali assaulted the Ministry's legal officer, Sandra Anena Karen last week. Read more »
April 09
Uganda: President Museveni Extends Byabashaija's Term As Prisons Chief
President Yoweri Museveni announced the reappointment of Johnson Byabashaija as the Commissioner General of Prisons for an additional two-year term. This decision follows the… Read more »
April 07
Uganda: A Disappointing Constitutional Court
On Wednesday, the Constitutional Court upheld the retrogressive Anti Homosexuality Act (AHA). Although it struck down four provisions of this barbaric law, it left most of the Act… Read more »
March 17
Africa: Why All Across Africa, Citizens View Police As 'Most Corrupt' Institution
For every two citizens across Africa, one thinks "most" or "all" police officials in their country are corrupt, according to the latest round of continent-wide surveys done by… Read more »
March 06
Africa: Uganda's Agather Atuhaire Wins International Women of Courage Award
Journalist, lawyer and human rights advocate Agather Atuhaire has been recognised for her work to promote the rule of law in Uganda. Read more »
February 13
Uganda: Clarifying Unfounded Criticism Against Justice Sebutinde's Dissenting Opinion
Reading and listening to the media, it is apparent that there is general misconception of the International Court of Justice (ICJ's) ruling as well as Justice Sebutinde's… Read more »
February 11
Uganda: Why LGBT+ Campaigners Want Speaker Anita Among Banned From Visiting the UK
Gay rights activists in the UK and Uganda are urging the British government not to grant a visa to Anita Annet Among, the Speaker of Parliament, which is supposed to enable her… Read more »
February 04
Uganda: Obituary - Cecilia Atim Ogwal
Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, one of Uganda's longest-serving female legislators, passed away on Jan.18 at the age of 77. Read more »
January 28
Uganda: High Court Nullifies Pleas of Molly Katanga's Co-Accused
High Court Criminal Division presided over by Justice Isaac Muwata on Wednesday nullified the pleas entered by Kakwenza Patricia, Nkwanza Martha Katanga, Otai Charles, and Amanyire… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Applauds Us for Sanctions On Prisons Boss
The opposition welcomed the sanctions recently imposed by the United States government on the Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija. Read more »
Uganda: Lawyers Urged to Maintain High Ethical Standards
High Court Registrar, Her Worship (HW) Rosemary Bareebe, early this week presided over the enrollment ceremony of 130 advocates at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Law Directives
Uganda's chief science council has triggered outrage in the medical research community after suggesting researchers have a legal duty to report offences under the country's… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Uganda: Jinja Police Detain Suspected ADF Rebel Nyanza
Police in the Kiira region have arrested a suspected Allied Democratic Force-ADF rebel Lavara Nyanza. Read more »
November 26, 2023
Uganda: MPs Probe Disappearance of Uganda's Properties in South Africa
Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of land titles for Uganda's Mission in Pretoria and the Ambassador's official… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Human Rights Record 'Disgusting'
A legislator lying frail on a hospital bed after a long detention. UP to 32 political prisoners charged in the General Court Martial. Thousands unaccounted for after abductions. A… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Uganda: Corruption Hurts Uganda's Image
A new report by the World Justice Project (WJP) has ranked Uganda as the second most corruption-ridden country among the world's poorest countries; the so-called low income… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Women MPs Demand Accountability for Police Brutality
In an emotional testimony presented before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, female opposition Members of Parliament are demanding transparency and accountability concerning… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Uganda: Military Police Equipped With Knowledge of Handling Prisoners
The Commandant Military Police, Brigadier General William Bainomugisha appreciated the Uganda Prisons Academy for training soldiers of Military Police in Prisoners Handling. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Uganda: Tourists killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Security teams are pursuing suspected ADF rebels, said to have killed two foreign tourists and a Ugandan in Queen Elizabeth National Park today. Police spokesman Fred Enanga… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Uganda: Six Teachers Jailed Over Leaked Exams
Buganda Road court has remanded six people including headteachers to Luzira prison over alleged examination malpractice. Among those remanded are Daniel Oleja, Michael Ijalla, and… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Uganda: UHRC Closes File on Missing NUP Supporters After Families Decline to Cooperate
The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC has closed the files of 18 supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP Party reported missing in the period from 2020 to 2023. These were… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Must Sign Employment Bill to Protect Workers - Human Rights Watch
President Yoweri Museveni should sign into law the recently amended employment bill that was passed in May this year to protect employees particularly women, from various forms of… Read more »
Uganda: Court Upholds Decision to Indefinitely Suspend Students Found With Drugs
The High Court has upheld the decision of schools to indefinitely suspend students found in possession of drugs that may endanger public safety, health, and morality. Read more »
September 24, 2023
Uganda: 13 Ugandans Allegedly Abducted By South Sudanese Authorities Released
Police in Uganda revealed that the 13 Ugandans who were allegedly abducted by the South Sudanese authorities in Koch sub-county Yumbe district, in retaliation, towards the arrest… Read more »
Uganda: Police Officers Urged to Embrace Cybersecurity for Enhanced Safety
Police officers received a resounding call to embrace cybersecurity, safeguarding both personal and institutional data. Read more »