Uganda: Legal Experts Question Presidential Pardon in Ongoing Corruption Cases

Legal experts and political commentators have raised concerns over President Museveni's decision to pardon individuals facing corruption-related charges, warning that the move… Read more »

Uganda: MP Nakimuli's Death Still Unexplained As Postmortem Fails to Establish Cause

The exact cause of death of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli remains undetermined, even after a postmortem was conducted at the National Referral… Read more »

Uganda: Zeija Commissions Kabale Justice Ministry Regional Office

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has officially commissioned the Kabale Regional Office of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, calling on staff deployed… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Sparks Outrage, Says Okello 'Deserves No Human Rights' in Ggaba Murder Case

Common Man's Party Presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has stirred controversy after declaring that murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum "does not deserve human rights,"… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Obote Shakes Political Order With 'Pigeonhole Constitution'

On April 15, 1966, Uganda witnessed one of the most dramatic constitutional shifts in its history when Prime Minister Milton Obote introduced a new constitution under heavy… Read more »

Uganda: Ntinda Clinic Accused of Injuring Baby During Treatment, Still Demands Shs50,000 Balance

A mother in Ntinda-Kigoowa, a suburb of Kampala, is seeking justice after her one-year-old son allegedly sustained injuries during treatment at a private clinic during the Easter… Read more »

Uganda: State House Says Woman Illegally Registered Family Land, Sold 29 Hectares, Evicted Heirs

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (Shacu) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media by Cynthia Saanah Kamanzi, stating that investigations instead point to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Tables Sovereignty Bill With 20-Year Jail Terms, Multi-Billion Fines

Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing sweeping restrictions on foreign influence, including heavy fines, long prison terms,… Read more »

Uganda: Confusion As Parents of Allegedly Stolen Baby Arrested in Kayunga

Confusion has erupted in Kayunga District after a couple who had been searching for their allegedly stolen baby at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital were arrested by authorities,… Read more »

Uganda: Molly Katanga Pushes Back On Motive Claims

In the High Court today, the Katanga trial shifted, if only momentarily, from blood and ballistics to balance sheets and boardrooms. The prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya,… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Bareeba Urges Kabale University Law Students to Embrace Digital Skills

Rosemary Bareeba, the Resident Judge of the High Court in Mukono, has urged university students to prioritise career readiness and responsible use of social media as they prepare… Read more »

Uganda: Kayunga Residents Accuse Police of Releasing 'Bijambiya' Suspect

Residents of Busaana Sub-county in Kayunga District have expressed outrage over what they describe as questionable police conduct following the alleged release of a suspected… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Ministry Opens Kabale Regional Office to Expand Legal Services in Kigezi

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has launched the Attorney General's Chambers Kabale Regional Office, aimed at bringing legal services closer to residents of the… Read more »

Uganda: Constitutional Court to Hear 12 High-Stakes Petitions in One-Day Kampala Session

The Constitutional Court of Uganda will tomorrow, April 15, 2026, sit in Kampala for a one-day session during which 12 constitutional petitions are scheduled for hearing, with… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri High Court Opens Criminal Session With 40 Serious Cases

The Rukungiri High Court has commenced an in-house criminal session featuring 40 cases on the cause list, covering a wide range of serious offences including aggravated defilement,… Read more »

Uganda: Abodo Launches Nkumba University Moot Court to Boost Practical Legal Training

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo, has officially launched a new Moot Court facility at Nkumba University, calling it a key step in strengthening practical legal training for… Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis

The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and… Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe Chief Magistrate Leads Plea Bargaining Drive At Kitala Prison

The Entebbe Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis, has led a plea bargaining sensitisation exercise at Kitala Prison as part of the Judiciary's ongoing efforts to reduce case… Read more »

Uganda: ULs Warns Against Proposed Seven-Year Parliamentary Term Extension

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has warned against a reported proposal to extend the parliamentary term from five to seven years, cautioning that any such constitutional amendment… Read more »

Uganda: Three Tororo Hospital Officials Arrested Over Patient Extortion

Three officials from Tororo General Hospital have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) over allegations of patient extortion and misconduct uncovered during a… Read more »

Uganda: Low Judiciary Funding Blamed for Remand Home Congestion in Uganda

Low funding in Uganda's Judiciary has been blamed for the congestion of remand homes, with delays in case handling continuing to worsen across the justice system. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges NRM MPs to Drop Foreign Trips, Focus On Constituencies

President Museveni has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to reduce foreign travel and dedicate more time to… Read more »

Uganda: 10 Killed in Manafwa, Buyende Motorcycle Crashes As Police Intensify Road Safety Crackdown

At least 10 people have died in two separate motorcycle crashes in eastern Uganda, with traffic police linking the fatalities to overloading, speeding, and reckless riding as… Read more »

Uganda: Double Eviction Leaves Ntungamo Garage Owners Stranded As Forestry Crackdown Intensifies

Garage owners and mechanics in Ntungamo Municipality are facing mounting uncertainty after being subjected to back-to-back evictions that have left many without a stable place to… Read more »

Uganda: End of Kiosk Era Looms As Ntungamo's Kamwokya Traders Face Eviction

Kamwokya, a densely populated informal settlement at the centre of Rubaare Town Council in Ntungamo District, is bracing for a major transition as authorities move to clear over… Read more »