Uganda: Law Society Tells Off Military Over Counsel Alaka's Anita Among Representation

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a strongly worded rebuke against senior military officials following a wave of social media threats and extrajudicial warnings targeting… Read more »

Uganda: Police Raid Suspected Phone Thief's Home in Nansana, Recover Six Stolen Phones

Police in Nansana have raided the home of a suspected phone thief and recovered six mobile phones believed to have been stolen, following an operation led by the area District… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Launch Reconciliation Roadmap Over Karamoja Killings

Uganda and Kenya have formally agreed to resolve the 2022 killing of Ugandan geologists and Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers in Karamoja through a cultural justice… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Abodo Launches Commercial Mediation Fortnight to Tackle Case Backlog

The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has said the Judiciary has elevated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from being viewed as an alternative mechanism to… Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest Two in Lwengo Marijuana Crackdown

Police in Lwengo District have arrested two suspects during an operation targeting marijuana dealers and growers in Malongo Sub-county, as security agencies intensify efforts to… Read more »

Uganda: Notorious Wakiso Land Grabber Jailed Eight Years

The High Court has sentenced Charles Kyagaba, a notorious land grabber in Wakiso District, to eight years' imprisonment on two counts of obtaining money by false pretences, with… Read more »

Uganda: 'Has She Resigned Yet?' Nada Andersen's Relentless Protest Gets Its Answer - - but She Still Wants More

For 22 months straight, Nada Andersen woke up every morning and posted the same sentence on X: "Good morning. Has she resigned yet?" Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Mixed Record On Prosecuting Powerful Officials

The investigations involving former Speaker Anita Among are unfolding against a complicated legal and political backdrop in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Court of Appeal Opens Two-Day Civil Appeals Session to Tackle Case Backlog in Kampala

The Court of Appeal sitting in Kampala has commenced a two-day civil appeals session aimed at reducing the growing case backlog at the appellate court, with several of the matters… Read more »

Uganda: Government Moves to Crack Down On Illegal Mineral Dealers With Tough New Rules

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has announced tougher measures targeting unlicensed mineral dealers as government moves to streamline Uganda's mineral trade and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Signs Sovereignty Act As First Law of Seventh Term

President Museveni has signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 into law, making it the first legislation assented to during his seventh constitutional term in office. Read more »

Uganda: Police Hunt Driver After Fatal Hit-and-Run Kills Kabale Student

Police in Kabale are hunting for the driver of a Toyota Spacio, registration number UAX 316F, following a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a 16-year-old student… Read more »

Uganda: Abodo Urges Stronger Legal and Operational Standards in New Judiciary Practice Directions

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has called for proposed Judiciary practice directions to be firmly grounded in law, operationally practical, and administratively efficient,… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Sets Stage for Vienna Crime Prevention Summit

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has praised the Governance and Security Programme Secretariat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued coordination and support as… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Journalist Appeals to Kagame Over Sexual Assault Investigation

A Rwandan journalist has appealed to President Paul Kagame to intervene in a sexual assault case she says has been mishandled after she reported to authorities. Read more »

Uganda: Over 60,000 Leaders Face Punishment Over Undeclared Assets, Says IGG

More than 60,000 public officers and politicians are set to face punishment after failure to declare their wealth to the Inspectorate of Government by April,30. Read more »

Uganda: Kawempe Court Sets June 5 Ruling On Mandatory Bail Bid for Mufumbiro

The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court sitting at Kanyanya has set June 5 to rule on a mandatory bail application filed by lawyers representing Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is facing… Read more »

Uganda: Former Ministers Return to Parliament As Day Two of Swearing-in Closes

Day two of the swearing-in of Members of Parliament saw several former legislators return to the House, with Amelia Kyambadde, former Health Minister Crispus Kiyonga and former… Read more »

Uganda: 354 MPs Sworn in As Rain and Political Rhetoric Define Day Two

The swearing-in ceremony for the 12th Parliament entered its second day on Thursday, marked by a determined spirit as 170 Members of Parliament-elect braved a relentless morning… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Kazibwe Is New Deputy Chief Justice

President Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe as the new Deputy Chief Justice. Read more »

Uganda: Twelfth Parliament Sworn in - 184 MPs Take Oath On Day One

The morning sun over Kampala carried the weight of a historic transition as the precincts of Uganda's Parliament prepared for a marathon of constitutional duty. Read more »

Uganda: Police Report Peaceful Security Operations During Presidential Inauguration

The Uganda Police Force, in coordination with sister security agencies, has confirmed the successful implementation of comprehensive security and traffic management operations… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Seeks Stronger Political Cooperation With Venezuela's Ruling Party After Kampala Talks

The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Richard Todwong, has reaffirmed the ruling party's commitment to strengthening political, economic and ideological… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails NRM Election Wins, Warns Against Electoral Violence and Praises Regional Allies

President Kaguta Museveni has hailed what he described as "overwhelming victories" by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 general elections, while cautioning… Read more »

Uganda: Community Sensitisation Campaigns Linked to Decline in Domestic Violence Cases in Kayunga

Cases of gender-based violence and domestic-related conflicts in Kayunga District have gradually declined this year compared to last year, a development district authorities… Read more »