December 29, 2022
Africa: Regulation of Medicines in Africa
Africa's limited pharmaceutical industry, high costs of raw materials, and dependence on imported medicines have long hampered citizens' access to the medicines they need. Read more »
Uganda: Leader of Opposition Courts Church on Constitutional Reforms
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga, has rallied the church to support efforts by the Opposition to amend the Constitution. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Uganda: President Museveni Was There for Me - Senior Superintendent of Police Agasiirwe
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nickson Agasiirwe, who is currently in the General Court Martial battling cases of kidnapping Rwanda elements and arming Kitata of Boda Boda… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Uganda: ICC Throws Out Appeal By Ex Lord's Resistance Army Leader Dominic Ongwen
The International Criminal Court appeals chamber threw out an appeal by former LRA rebel commander Dominic Ongwen challenging the 25-year sentence. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Uganda: Justice Aweri Opio Was Humble, Selfless - MPs
Parliament has paid tribute to Justice Rubby Aweri Opio, the Justice of the Supreme Court who passed away on Wednesday, 07 December 2022. Read more »
Uganda: Police Reinstates Road Checkpoints as Festive Season Approaches
Police on Monday said it is reinstating checkpoints on major highways to curb traffic violations and insecurity as the festive season starts. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Given Nine Days to Release Kabuleta
Leaders of National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) last week gave the government up to December 14 to release their president Joseph Kabuleta who is said to be in poor health… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Uganda: New Public Health Law Coming
Uganda's unending battles against deadly infectious diseases like Ebola, COVID-19 and Marburg are among the factors that have prompted the government to swiftly amend its 87… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Petitioned Over Palliative Care Legislation
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) has petitioned Parliament for a national palliative care policy which will facilitate access to services by the terminally ill. Read more »
Uganda: Cambridge University Agrees to Return Stolen Colonial-Era Artefacts
The University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) is in talks with the Uganda Museum about repatriating the objects to the east African nation in 2023. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Uganda: Tanzanian President Pardons Over 1,600 Prisoners in Commemoration of 61 Years of Independence
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pardoned 1,631 prisoners in commemoration of the east African nation's 61 years of independence on Dec. 9, an official said late… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Uganda: 'Being Rogue' and 'Vagabonding' Are No Longer Offences, Constitutional Court Rules
The Constitutional Court in Kampala nullified sections 168(1) (c) and 168(1) d) of the Penal Code Act which criminalized being rogue and vagabond. Read more »
November 21, 2022
Uganda: Malaba - DRC Bound Fuel Truck Ambushed, Driven to Mbale
Using the modern Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), the Uganda Revenue Authority's security team on Friday rescued a fuel truck that had been hijacked by robbers. Read more »
October 23, 2022
Uganda: Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Over Illegal Possession of Ivory
Court has sentenced a man to life in prison after he was found guilty of illegal possession of ivory. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Uganda: Justice Kisaakye Sues Chief Justice Owiny Dollo
Supreme Court Justice Esther Kisaakye has sued Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo and five others seeking a permanent injunction restraining them from withholding funds drawn from… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Uganda: Parliament Sets Tough Penalties for Human Organ Trade
Parliament has passed the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill, 2022 setting tough penalties for dealing in human organs for commercial purposes. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Africa: Return of Looted Artefacts to Africa
The conversation on the return of African art, popularly known as tribal artefacts by art scholars, has once again resurfaced in recent times. A few weeks ago, the Uganda Tourism… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Uganda: Security Arrest Criminal Gang Leader in Kitgum Municipality
Security personnel in Kitgum district have arrested the 7th ring leader of criminal gangs who have been terrorizing the district in the past three weeks. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Uganda: ICT Ministry Calls for Withdrawal of Computer Misuse Bill
The Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance wants the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill 2022 withdrawn. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Kenya: Key Nairobi Polls Official Goes Missing!
Kenya's election body IEBC has announced that one of their returning officers in the capital city is missing. The matter has been handed to police, but election counting will… Read more »
August 04, 2022
Uganda: Justice Minister Mao Calls for Standing Committee on Human Rights
The new Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao has called for the establishment of a Cabinet Standing Committee on Human rights. Read more »
July 18, 2022
Africa: AU Launches Early Warning Platform to Tackle Insecurity
The African Union (AU) on Saturday launched an early warning platform aimed at preventing conflicts and promoting peace on the continent. Read more »
July 03, 2022
Uganda: International Criminal Court Marks 20 Years
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 1 marked 20 years with few victories and many questions about its legitimacy. The fundamental question remains whether it can… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Uganda: Douglas Singiza Appointed High Court Judge
Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Douglas Karekona Singiza and 15 other judicial officers have been appointed High Court judges by President Museveni. They have been appointed in… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Uganda: Police On Arrest Spree As Three Kampala Gangs Unite
The Police Flying Squad has arrested ten members of another criminal gang that has been terrorizing parts of Kampala Metropolitan area. Read more »