July 27, 2023
Uganda: Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Besigye, Lubega Makaku
Buganda Road Magistrates Court has ordered for the arrest of the former Forum for Democratic Change Party president Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co- accused Lubega Mukaaku for failing… Read more »
Uganda: Unpaid Care Work in Uganda Continues to Limit Women's Economic Opportunities-Activists
Promoting gender equality in Uganda's labour market requires addressing the unequal allocation of unpaid care work between men and women, according to activists. Read more »
Uganda: Crane Bank, DFCU Legal Dispute Referred to Lower UK Court
The legal dispute between defunct Crane Bank and DFCU will now be settled through a trial before the English High Court, according to a decision by the UK's Court of Appeal. Read more »
Uganda: Court of Appeal Backlog Stands At Over 8,000 Cases - Report
The Court of Appeal performance report for the second half of FY2022/23 indicates that the court is still overwhelmed by a backlog of 8,079 pending cases. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Protests Plans to Demolish Former Norman Cinema, Crested Crane Hotel
The Parliamentary Forum on Culture and Creative Art has taken a stand against the impending demolition of two iconic structures in Uganda, the Norman Cinema theatre in Kampala and… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Uganda: Minister to Sue the Govt After Realising Junior Officer Confiscated His Fuel Card
The Minister of Trade, Francis Mwebesa has threatened to sue the government citing that he has spent a lot of his personal money to fuel his official car. Read more »
Uganda: Joyce Bagala - 'We Reject Museveni's Advertising Directive'
Joyce Bagala, the Mityana District Woman MP, has voiced her opposition to President Museveni's directive on advertising. Read more »
Uganda: Former Standards Bureau Director Ebiru Arrested
The former Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards David Livingstone Ebiru has been arrested. Read more »
Uganda: Cohabitation in Uganda - Understanding the Legal Implications and Protecting Yourself
Cohabitation is a form of partnership where couples live together without being legally married. However, it is important to note that in Uganda, cohabitation is not recognized as… Read more »
Uganda: Nakanyonyi Students Return to School After Food Poisoning Scare
Students of Nakanyonyi secondary school in Mukono district have resumed studies after the school was temporarily closed following last week's poisoning incident that left over 100… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Condemns Attack On Kenyatta's Family
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, has condemned the recent attack on former President Uhuru Kenyatta's family. Read more »
Uganda: Tackling Cybercrime in Uganda - Safeguarding the Digital Frontier
The rapid growth of internet usage brought with it an unfortunate consequence - an alarming rise in cybercrime. Read more »
Uganda: Lack of Funds Delays Construction of Police Referral Hospital in Nsambya
Police have said lack of funds has delayed the construction of the force's referral hospital in Nsambya. Read more »
Uganda: High Court Suspends Ankole Districts Football Tournament
High Court in Mbarara has suspended all scheduled matches for the ongoing Ankole Districts Football Tournament after controversy rocked the competition. Read more »
Uganda: Pastor Joseph Sserubiri Convicted of Murder and Human Trafficking
Pastor Joseph Sserubiri, the leader of Kakira Deliverance and Healing Ministries, has been convicted of murder and human trafficking after pleading guilty in Jinja High Court. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Uganda: Ham Kiggundu Asks Constitutional Court to Reverse Supreme Court Ruling On His Indebtedness
When Uganda's highest Court, the Supreme Court on June 6, 2023 ordered that Civil Suit No. 43 of 2020 be remitted to the High Court for retrial before another judge, you would have… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Uganda: Major General Dick Olum Warns Security Personnel Against Moving Around Town Armed in Civilian Attire
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division commander Maj Gen Dick Olum has assured all residents of Rwenzori region of security and stability in the region. Read more »
Uganda: Middle East Bosses Convicted of Human Trafficking, Forgery
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has convicted two senior bosses of labour export company Middle East Consultants for promoting human trafficking and forgery. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Uganda: Mpuuga Punches Holes in Museveni's Electoral Violence Statements
The Leader of Opposition in the Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has said President Museveni's recent statements on the 'chaotic' Bukedea LCV by-election will not solve electoral fraud… Read more »
Uganda: URA Proposes Tax Amendments and Addresses Concerns of Traders
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has issued an apology to traders for the behaviour of their staff and has reassured them that their concerns will be addressed promptly. Read more »
Uganda: UNBS Executive Director Accused of Misappropriating Shs12.5 Billion
Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises have raised serious allegations against the Executive Director of the Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Save us On Our Roads Now, No Ugandan Has a Reserve Life
As leaders in our various capacities, we shouldn't stop or shy away from discussing this human life threatening subject of the ongoing and unabatting road carnage on our roads. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Leadership Promises Public Report On Alleged Money Exchange With President Museveni
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) chairman Waswa Birigwa has announced that investigations into the alleged exchange of money between President Yoweri Museveni and certain… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Summoned to Parliament to Explain Private Security Company Venture
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has directed the Minister for Defense to provide an explanation for the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) establishing a private… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Uganda: Drama As Man Impersonating Balaam Barugahara to Con MK Movement Supporters Pleads Guilty, Remanded
There was drama at the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court in Kampala as a man accused of impersonating Balaam Barugahara to con supporters of the MK Movement changed his plea to… Read more »