Four Ugandan Farmers Sue to Halt Pipeline Before First Oil - EACOP
Independent (Kampala)
Four Ugandans have filed a landmark lawsuit in the UK High Court seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from becoming operational. Read more »
Farmers' Case Against EACOP 'First of Its Kind'
RFI
Four Ugandan farmers filed a case against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) at the UK's High Court on Tuesday, seeking to have Ugandan constitutional, environmental and… Read more »
All of Africa Today - July 8, 2026
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Uganda Law Society Bans 'My Lord' Titles, Courtroom Bowing in Decolonisation Push
Capital FM
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has ordered its members to immediately abandon colonial-era courtroom traditions, including addressing judicial officers as "My Lord," "Your Lordship,"… Read more »
Court Dismisses Besigye Bail Application for Want of Prosecution
Nile Post
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, citing want of prosecution. Read more »
Uganda Tightens Control Over Public Spending
Independent (Kampala)
The Ugandan government has begun digitally monitoring public projects worth approximately Shs1.2 trillion ($320 million) as authorities step up reforms aimed at improving spending… Read more »
MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge - Uganda Is Home, and We Are Here to Stay
Nile Post
MTN Uganda has moved to reassure customers and investors that it remains committed to Uganda after a service disruption earlier this week, pledging continued investment in network… Read more »
Gen Muhoozi Hosts New U.S. Chargé d'Affaires for Defence Talks
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday hosted the new United States Chargé… Read more »
'You Can't Catch Silverfish During the Day' - Mpigi Leaders Challenge Fishing Rules
Nile Post
Leaders and fishing communities in Mpigi District have challenged the government to review new regulations imposed on Lake Victoria, arguing that some of the restrictions have gone… Read more »
Uganda's Anti-Corruption Push Under Pressure As CPI Stagnation Fuels Reform Demands
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's efforts to improve its global corruption ranking are facing renewed scrutiny after anti- corruption agencies and stakeholders warned that the country's stagnating… Read more »
High Court Orders Inquest Into 2018 Killing of Bobi Wine's Driver Yasin Kawuma
Nile Post
KAMPALA -- The High Court has ordered a formal judicial inquest into the 2018 shooting of Yasin Kawuma, the driver of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi… Read more »
Cabinet Approves New National Building Review Board Members
Nile Post
Cabinet has approved the appointment of members to the Governing Board of the National Building Review Board during its second meeting of 2026 held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at… Read more »
Parliament Names Backbench Commissioners, Constitutes Committees
Independent (Kampala)
Parliament has completed the constitution of its committees and designated of Members of Parliament to various parliamentary and international bodies, laying the groundwork for the… Read more »
Kabale Leaders Push for More Community Benefits in Yogi Steel Iron Ore Mining Project
Nile Post
Kabale District leaders and stakeholders have proposed amendments to a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yogi Steel Limited to ensure local communities benefit from the… Read more »
Government, Buganda Kingdom Commit to Stronger Cooperation for National Development
Nile Post
The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Buganda Kingdom, saying dialogue, mutual… Read more »
