April 24, 2023
Uganda: 11 Police Commanders Suspended for Brutalizing Female MP, National Unity Platform Supporters
The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola has directed the immediate suspension of 11 police commanders in Buvuma following an incident in which the district woman… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Uganda: Applications Open in Uganda for Visa Everywhere Initiative for Fintech Startups
Applications are now open in Uganda for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that sees startups pitch their innovative… Read more »
Uganda: Nine-Year-Old Caused the Ntinda Police Station Fire
The fire at the Ntinda police station last night was caused by a nine-year-old male juvenile burning rubbish, according to the spokesperson of Kampala metropolitan police, Patrick… Read more »
Kenya: Uganda's ACN Signs MOU With Counterfeit Authority of Kenya
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority of Kenya (ACA) and Uganda's Anti-Counterfeit Network Limited (ACN Africa) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic… Read more »
Uganda: Beer and Soda Trucks Collide in Murchison Falls Game Park Trying to Save Elephants
Police in Nyowa district are investigating an accident that happened Thursday morning at around 5am when two beverage trucks collided along Karuma Pakwach highway. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Refuses to Sign Anti-Homosexuality Bill, Seeks Changes
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje,has expressed concern over president Museveni's delay in signing the Anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
Uganda: Karamoja Iron Sheets and the Shift From Not Waiting for Them to Never Allowing Them to Develop
Agnes Nandutu, on Wednesday became the third member of President Yoweri Museveni's cabinet to be remanded at Luzira Prison for reportedly taking part in diverting iron sheets meant… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Kasaija Contemplates Resigning Over 'Piercing' Karamoja Iron Sheet Saga
The Finance Minister Matia Kasaija is considering stepping down over the Karamoja iron sheet scandal, the Nile Post has learnt. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Uganda: High Court Sets Date for Ruling on Police Welfare Case
The civil division of the high court in Kampala has set September 1, 2023 for the judgement on the civil suit filed by city lawyer Steven Kalali, petitioning court over… Read more »
Uganda: How Minister Nandutu Fell Into Karamoja Iron Sheets Trap
The Anti Corruption Court on Wednesday committed State Minister for Karamoja to High Court for trial over her role in the swindling of iron sheets meant for Karamoja. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Uganda: Let the Piercing Iron Sheets Choke the Responsible Political Actors
In his letter to the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja dated April 3, 2023, H.E President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to take political action against all ministers that took… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Uganda: Police Confirm Minister Nandutu's Arrest Over Iron Sheets Scandal
Police have confirmed the arrest of State Minister for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu over the Karamoja iron sheet scandal. Read more »
Uganda: Police Confirm Arrest of Another Minister Over Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal
Police have confirmed the arrest of State Minister for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu over the Karamoja iron sheet scandal. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Meet NRM Parliamentary Caucus Over Anti-Homosexuality Bill
President Yoweri Museveni will Thursday meet National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parlimentary Caucus to discuss the recently passed Anti-Homosexuality bill, 2023 and other issues. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Uganda: Money Lenders Face Arrest for Confiscating National IDs as Collateral
Following a public outcry over money lenders seizing national identification cards from their clients, police have issued a warning to all micro loan lenders that using any… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Lugoloobi Arraigned Before Court Over Iron Sheet Scandal - Denies Any Wrongdoing
State Minister for Finance, Amos Lugoloobi has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court and charged with dealing in suspected stolen property in relation to Karamoja iron… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Nandutu Risks Arrest After Snubbing Police Summons Over Iron Sheet Scandal
Police have said that State Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu has snubbed summons issued for her to appear before the Criminal Investigations Division headquarters in Kibuli. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine's Powers Reduced As Party Amends Its Constitution
The powers of the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine have been reduced after the party amended its constitution. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Uganda: Conflicting Court Decisions - Are We Benefitting or Suffering Together?
On the 24th March 2023, I saw many lawyers on various chat groups toasting to one decision from the court of appeal and then tossing to another from the same court 10 days later. Read more »
Uganda: Justice Musene Dies At 67
Retired High Court Judge, Wilson Masalu Musene has died at the age of 67, the Judiciary has announced. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Uganda: Another Moroto Jail Breaker Gunned Down in Kotido
One of the Moroto prison escapees has been shot dead by the UPDF in Kotido district. Read more »
Uganda: MP Mwijukye Worried Museveni Letter Will Compromise Iron Sheets Scandal Investigations
The Opposition in Parliament has raised concern over President Museveni's letter on the iron sheets scandal, saying that it undermines the ongoing investigations by a House… Read more »
Uganda: Arrest Anyone Staging Roadblocks to Collect Taxes, Museveni Orders
President Museveni has directed that anyone involved in staging roadblocks to collect taxes from businesspeople should be arrested, noting that roadblocks were abolished a long… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Uganda: Bobi Wine Condemns Police Continued Attacks on Journalists
Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has condemned in the strongest terms, the continuing attacks on journalists and media freedom in Uganda by the security forces. Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Explains Need for Armored Cars for Judges
The Judiciary Permanent Secretary , Pius Bigirimana has explained circumstances under which they have mooted a plan to have at least five armored vehicles for selected judges. Read more »