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MK Publishers to Pay Author Shs 100m for Selling Children’s Stories to Rwanda without Permission

MK Publishers to Pay Author Shs 100m for Selling Children’s Stories to Rwanda without Permission

Uganda’s High Court has ordered MK Publishers Ltd to pay Shs 100 million ($26,000) in damages and royalties to author Annette Najjemba after finding the firm guilty of infringing her copyright by selling her children’s stories to the Government of Rwanda wit

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New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has welcomed a landmark global deal that will dramatically slash the cost of the HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, making it affordable for millions in low- and middle-income countries.The announcement was made on W

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Judiciary Launches Annual Performance Report and Electoral Justice Compendium

Judiciary Launches Annual Performance Report and Electoral Justice Compendium

The Judiciary under the stewardship of Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo, today officially launched the Annual Performance Report for the Financial Year 2024/25 alongside a landmark Compendium on Enhancing Electoral Justice.The high-level event took place at the Supreme Court Bu

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Museveni Warns Youth Against Risky Middle East Jobs

Museveni Warns Youth Against Risky Middle East Jobs

President Museveni has cautioned young Ugandans against unsafe labor migration, particularly to Middle Eastern countries, urging them instead to embrace opportunities in Uganda’s domestic economy.He highlighted commercial agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and services as key sectors for j

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Uganda Must Partner with Experts, Law Enforcement to Guard Against Cybersecurity Threats

Uganda Must Partner with Experts, Law Enforcement to Guard Against Cybersecurity Threats

Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing global concerns, threatening financial systems, businesses, and governments.Valued at $193.73 billion in 2024, the global cybersecurity market is projected to more than double to $562.77 billion by 2032—a reflection of the scale of inve

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No longer at ease: The continuing relevance of the Ssemakadde revolution in Uganda Law Society

No longer at ease: The continuing relevance of the Ssemakadde revolution in Uganda Law Society

I start with two apologies. First, last week, in the absence of the Dean and Deputy Dean of the School of Law, I had to dedicate substantial time holding fort in both instances – which allowed me an even greater appreciation of the burden that administrators s

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Supreme court orders gov’t to pay Dr Okullo $790,000, Shs 500m in damages

Supreme court orders gov’t to pay Dr Okullo $790,000, Shs 500m in damages

The Supreme court has ordered the government to pay $790,262 and Shs 500 million to Dr. Maj. (Rtd) Anthony Jallon Okullo, who was contracted to provide medical treatment to the late Lt Col Angelo Okello, former commander of the Uganda People’s Democratic Movem

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NWSC Chief Urges Ugandan Engineers to Embrace Innovation and Self-Reliance

NWSC Chief Urges Ugandan Engineers to Embrace Innovation and Self-Reliance

Dr Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has urged Ugandan engineers to embrace innovation and self-reliance, arguing that homegrown solutions are vital for national progress.Delivering a keynote address at the 2025 Africa Engineering Week

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Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic lawmakers to look to Augustine’s ‘City of God’

Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic lawmakers to look to Augustine’s ‘City of God’

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic lawmakers to draw inspiration from St Augustine’s City of God as they navigate shifting global politics, warning against reducing human flourishing to mere wealth or consumer comfort.Addressing the International Catholic Legislators Network in the Clementi

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Museveni Asks NRM Delegates to Fight Poverty, Corruption, Build Money Economy

Museveni Asks NRM Delegates to Fight Poverty, Corruption, Build Money Economy

President Museveni has opened the first meeting of the 4th National Conference of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, rallying delegates to focus on discipline, fight poverty and corruption, and ensure every Ugandan household joins the money economy.Ac

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