Mawogola North parliamentary aspirant Jet John Tumwebaze has petitioned the High Court in Masaka, seeking to overturn the election of Godfrey Aine Kaguta, popularly known as Sodo.The petition, filed on 30 March, challenges the outcome of the 15 January polls in which Sodo, the ruling Natio
Even as Uganda pushes toward digital transformation, its deep-rooted reliance on cash presents a complex policy challenge, balancing revenue generation, fairness, and financial inclusion. The proposed tax may reshape behavior, but its success will depend on whether citizens trust, access, and ult
Former intelligence chief Gen David Sejusa and Ofwono Opondo are in a war of words over Norbert Mao.Norbert Mao, the Laroo-Pece MP-elect and the minister of justice and constitutional affairs, has sparked debate with his bid to wrestle the speakership from incumbent Anita Annet Among, the
Former intelligence chief Gen David Sejusa and Ofwono Opondo are in a war of words over Norbert Mao.Norbert Mao, the Laroo-Pece MP-elect and the minister of justice and constitutional affairs, has sparked debate with his bid to wrestle the speakership from incumbent Anita Annet Among, the
Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth has maintained silence amid growing debate over the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, sparking speculation about his next move.In 2021, Oboth had positioned himself to contest for the speakership against the late Jacob Oulanyah. However, he later s
More than a year after the Supreme Court barred trials of civilians in Uganda’s military courts, hundreds of cases remain unresolved as the Judiciary and DPP trade blame over stalled transfers.A year after the Supreme Court of Uganda ruled that civilians cannot be tried in military court
Former Ugandan spymaster Gen David Sejusa wants the Constitution changed to allow the president-elect swear-in one week after results declaration.Gen Sejusa, previously Tinyefuza, says his proposal is meant to cure the problem of what looks like “an absentee government” after elections
The senior columnist argues that exile has historically played an important role in the political journeys of many Ugandan leaders, making Bobi Wine’s departure less of a retreat and more of a potential turning point.Uganda opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)’s decision to
RAKAI — In a region long plagued by bitter land wrangles and fraud, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rakai, Sarah Kiyimba, has emerged as one of the most vocal government officials confronting land grabbers while positioning herself as a rising political figure within the ruling esta
KAMPALA – The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has applied to the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala seeking orders to protect key prosecution witnesses in the treason case against opposition figure Kizza Besigye and two others.In a Notice of Motion filed under Se
