July 02
Uganda: Katanga Murder Trial Starts Today
The murder trial of former businessman Henry Katanga starts today, July 2, before Judge Isaac Muwata of the High Court in Kampala. Read more »
July 01
Uganda: Six People Killed in Two Weeks As Karamoja Gun Violence Surges
Another person has been shot dead in Moroto, bringing the death toll to six in just two weeks. Read more »
June 28
Uganda: Judge Locks Journalists Out of Katanga Pre-Trial Hearing
A High Court judge took a scheduled hearing of Katanga murder case into his chambers Thursday - and locked out journalists. Read more »
June 27
Uganda: National Forestry Authority Ordered to Halt Demolitions in Mayuge
The Third deputy Prime Minister, Rukia Nakadama has directed National Forestry Authority to halt ongoing demolitions of homes and other developments in Mayuge on land gazetted for… Read more »
Uganda: A Year Later, Commission of Inquiry Into Apaa Conflict Yet to Hit the Ground
Concerns are growing in Acholi sub region on why the judicial commission of inquiry on Apaa land conflict is yet to set foot in the affected area. Read more »
June 26
Uganda: Govt Pours Cold Water On Speculation About Fire Set at Uganda House in Nairobi
Uganda House, a commercial building on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, was vandalised and set ablaze during protests in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Police Announce Reporting Date for New Recruits
The police have set July 13, 2024 as the date for new recruits to report to Kabalye for training, and all successful candidates must report without fail. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga to Ruto - Stop Killing Our Children
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called on President William Ruto's administration to immediately halt what he describes as the "murders, arrests, and detention" of youths… Read more »
June 25
Uganda: Court Martial Chief Mugabe Sworn in for Third Term
Brigadier-General Robert Freeman Mugabe has been sworn in for a third term as Chairman of the General Court Martial (GCM). Read more »
Uganda: Activists Demand Parliament Probe Into Lubigi Eviction
A coalition of human rights defenders has urged Parliament to investigate the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) over allegations of unfair eviction practices in… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigate Four Deaths in Kagadi, Buliisa Districts
Police in Buliisa have intensified the search for the body of a man who is said to have drowned in Lake Albert while taking a bath at the shore. Read more »
Kenya: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Protestors in Kenya
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed his concerns regarding the reported abductions of activists in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Six Security Guards Remanded Over Pulling Gun On Nyamutoro
The Kabale Grade One Magistrate has remanded six private security guards to Ndorwa prison over attempt to shoot a minister at the weekend. Read more »
June 24
Uganda: Court Says No Bail Relief Pill to Dispense for Ex-Mulago Boss
A former Mulago Hospital executive director walked into court today expecting just a little bit of bail relief pills but a magistrate told him the dock was not a pharmacy. Read more »
Uganda: Text the Theft - Activists Now Out to Annoy, Shame the 'Corrupt' Via Phones
A group of civil rights lawyers and activists with a growing reputation for angering public officials have initiated a new campaign called "Text the Theft" aimed at exposing… Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry's Kavundira Remanded Over Shs3.4bn Coop Fraud
Principal Cooperative Officer Leonard Kavundira of the Ministry of Trade has been remanded to Luzira prison after appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala today, June… Read more »
Uganda: UBC Yet to Pay Besigye Shs80m Court Award
This award stemmed from UBC's refusal to broadcast Besigye's political advertisements during the 2016 general elections. Read more »
Uganda: Don't Dare - Police Warn MPs Organising Protests Over NEMA Evictions in Lubigi
Police have stated that NEMA's ongoing eviction exercises are legitimate and will provide protection to the equipment and personnel involved throughout the country. Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Murder Case - DPP Accused of Withholding Crucial Evidence From Defence Team
The High Court first ordered the DPP to furnish the defence team with pre-trial evidence and information on March 3 Read more »
Uganda: Security Guards Who Pulled Guns On Minister Nyamutoor Face Attempted Murder Charges
The five private security guards who drew guns on the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutooro and her team last week are facing charges of inciting… Read more »
June 23
Uganda: Lubigi Evictions Were a Painful Necessity to Prevent Greater Disasters - NEMA Boss
NEMA boss defends leaving fuel stations and factories in wetlands but says poor people staying there will endanger the population Read more »
June 20
Uganda: MP Mawanda's Home Searched
In a dramatic turn of events, lawyers for Igara East MP Michael Mawanda are urging prosecutors to present their case in court instead of subjecting their client to what they… Read more »
June 21
Uganda: Emyooga Initiative Helps Reduce Crime, Says Tororo RDC
Tororo district leaders have said there is a reduction in crime rates, attributing it to the Emyooga program which provided seed capital to many youths in the district and… Read more »
Uganda: Two Journalists Remanded Over Operating Media House Without Licence
Two journalists, Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru, from Grapevine Publications and Ono Bwiino Newspaper, have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of publishing… Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Nyamutoro to Illegal Miners - Intimidation Won't Work On Me
Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro has warned illegal miners, asserting that she remains unwavering in her efforts to streamline the mineral sector,… Read more »