March 05, 2023
Uganda: MP Rukaari's Arrest Was Uncalled for, Says Mao
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Nobert Mao has decried the manner in which Mbarara City North MP, Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari was arrested and sent to Luzira prison over a… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Uganda: Kabuleta Calls New Public Health Law Anti-People, to Challenge It
The leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) Joseph Kabuleta has vowed to challenge the newly signed Public Health Amendment Act, 2022, saying that it is against… Read more »
Uganda: French Court Throws Out Case Against East African Oil Project in Uganda
A French court has dismissed a case filed by NGOs against TotalEnergies over the East African Oil project in Uganda and Tanzania. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Uganda: Businessman Onebe Denied Bail for Second Time
A second attempt by businessman Francis Onebe to seek temporary freedom from prison has proved futile after the High Court dismissed his bail application. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Uganda: Nagirinya's Body Was Dumped in a Valley With Teeth Missing, Deep Cuts On Head, Eye
Three police detectives have pinned six people over the murder of Maria Nagirinya and her driver Ronald Kitayimbwa who were kidnapped from her home in Lungujja and later bodies… Read more »
Uganda: Judge Declines to Disqualify Assessor From Nagirinya Murder Case
High Court judge, Isac Muwata has declined a request by one of the accused persons in the murder of Maria Nagirinya and her driver Ronald Kitayimbwa to disqualify one of the… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Uganda: EC Warns Against Arrest of Agents, Interference in Serere County By-Election
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byamukama has asked security forces to refrain from arresting agents at polling stations in the Serere county… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Uganda: How Security Connected Dots of Nagirinya's Mysterious Kidnap and Subsequent Murder
On the surface there was nothing to connect the murder to what a budding young girl was - a case that gripped Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: 24,000 Leaders Given 30 Days to Declare Wealth or Face Sanctions
The Inspectorate of Government, Beti Kamya has given leaders 30 days to declare their wealth in accordance with the law or face sanctions. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Uganda: Among Orders Probe in Missing Karamoja Relief Items
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has directed the presidential affairs committee to investigate the alleged mismanagement of relief items in the ministry for Karamoja… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Uganda: Pangolins Facing Existential Crisis, Activists Warn
Animal activists have decried the growing existential crisis and raft of welfare problems faced by pangolins and yet they are sentient beings that have a right to a wild life. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Uganda: Businessman Lets Kabisa Wine Factory Store Burn to Save Lives
The territorial police of Nebbi are investigating an incident of fire outbreak at Oyoma general stores, a factory of Kabisa Wine and Gold Force wine in Parombo town council, Nebbi… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Uganda: Karamoja Leaders Demand Minister Kitutu's Resignation After Mother, Brother Were Caught Selling Relief Items
Leaders in Karamoja have asked for the immediate resignation of the Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Goretti Kitutu her mother and brother were arrested by police for allegedly… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Uganda: MPs Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana Whereabouts Still a Mystery After Release On Bail
There is confusion about the whereabouts of MPs Allan Ssewanyana and Muhamad Ssegirinya who were granted bail by Masaka court on Monday. Read more »
Uganda: Animal Feed Manufacturers Ask Police to Expedite Investigations Into Kisenyi Fire
Animal feed manufacturers under their umbrella body, Uganda Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (UGAFMA) have implored police to expedite investigations into the fire that gutted… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Uganda: Locals Angered As Karamojong Warriors Attack Kween, Burn Houses, Livestock With Army in Vicinity
Two people have been hospitalised after they were injured in an overnight attack by suspected Karamojong warriors in Cheborom Village, Ngenge Sub-county, Kween District. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Uganda: Top Commander Killed, Two Others Arrested As Security Raid Suspected ADF Cell in Mityana
Security has raided a suspect Allied Democratic Forces terror cell in Mityana in which a man believed to be the commander of the cell was killed and two others arrested. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Uganda: Police Arrest Wives of ADF Leaders, Rescue 59 Children
Police have arrested nine suspects, including two women allegedly the spouses of ADF leaders in the Butaleja district of eastern Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Nup Lead Lawyer Anthony Wameli Dead
The head of National Unity Platform (NUP) party legal department, Anthony Wameli who has been hospitalized since 2021 has died. Read more »
Uganda: Case Seeking to Halt Installation of Digital Trackers in Cars Dismissed
The Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala has dismissed a case in which the Legal Brains Trust, a non for profit organization sought to halt the installation of digital… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Uganda: Bobi Wine Urges Leaders to Speak Up for Release of Political Prisoners
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine has challenged leaders at all levels in Uganda to demand for the unconditional release of all… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Uganda: U.S. Court Awards Family of Activist Nakajjigo U.S.$10.5 Million For Her Wrongful Death
A court in the United States has awarded the family of Ugandan activist Esther Nakajjigo, 25 US$ 10.5 million( about shs40billion) after she died from injuries caused by a falling… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Uganda: Kony Could Face More Charges As ICC Resurrects Hunt for LRA Leader
The office of the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has said it will consider a move to slap more charges against Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leader… Read more »
January 22, 2023
Uganda: Woman Sentenced to Seven Years for Injecting Step-Son With HIV Virus
A chief magistrate court in Lira City has sentenced to seven years imprisonment a woman accused of injecting her step son with her blood. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Uganda: Lawmakers, Regulators Urged to Act Fast On Emerging Monopoly in Telecom Market
The Alliance Against Monopoly (AAM), a Pan-African anti-monopoly group has called upon regulators and lawmakers to act fast and suppress the emerging monopoly and duopoly in… Read more »