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End of an Era: Uganda’s First Female Police Officer Pauline Bangirana Dies at 85

End of an Era: Uganda’s First Female Police Officer Pauline Bangirana Dies at 85

Pauline Maniraguha Bangirana, a retired Superintendent of Police and the first woman to join the Uganda Police Force, has passed away at the age of 85.Her death was confirmed by ASP Charles Twiine, head of the Cri

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Hon. Ssemujju Nganda Accuses Attorney General of Repeating Amin-Era Tactics with Luzira Inmates

Hon. Ssemujju Nganda Accuses Attorney General of Repeating Amin-Era Tactics with Luzira Inmates

Ibrahim Ssemujju, the Kira Municipality Member of Parliament, has expressed his anger with the Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa over holding prisoners in Luzira without a warrant.In today's Parliamentary session,

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Kawempe North: NRM’s Karadi Goes Independent after Ruling Party Gives Flag to Kigongo’s Daughter

Kawempe North: NRM’s Karadi Goes Independent after Ruling Party Gives Flag to Kigongo’s Daughter

The Kawempe North Member of Parliament by-election is exhibiting divisions in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party after one of the aspirants, Hajjat Hanifah Karadi, announced her bid to contest as an independent candidate.

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MP Odur Questions AG Kiryowa: "Did You Advise the President the Same Way You’re Telling Us Here?"

MP Odur Questions AG Kiryowa: "Did You Advise the President the Same Way You’re Telling Us Here?"

In today's parliamentary session, Jonathan Odur, the Member of Parliament for Erute South, raised concerns about the legal advice given by Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa.Odur expressed his concerns, asking the

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STOP IT IMMEDIATELY: Nabbanja Warns Minister Babalanda Over Irregular RDC Postings

STOP IT IMMEDIATELY: Nabbanja Warns Minister Babalanda Over Irregular RDC Postings

As we the country gears up to the 2026 elections, several politicians tend to start greeting and saying hi to the people they haven’t greeted for years simply because they’ll need their votes. This is the case with presidency Minister Babirye Milly Babalanda

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Nine Senior Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Shs60 Billion BoU Heist

Nine Senior Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Shs60 Billion BoU Heist

In a major crackdown on financial malpractice within government institutions, Uganda’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance over their alleged involvement in the fraudulent diversion of Shs 6

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Besigye’s Legal Team Vows to Boycott Court Martial Over Illegal Detention After Supreme Court Ruling

Besigye’s Legal Team Vows to Boycott Court Martial Over Illegal Detention After Supreme Court Ruling

Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team announced their intention to boycott the General Court Martial, following a ruling by Uganda's Supreme Court on January 31. The court determined that military courts do not have the authority to try civilians, halting ongoing cases

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Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date

Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date

The trial of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial in Makindye was unexpectedly halted on Monday after the Supreme Court ruled against trying civilians in military courts. This ruling, issued on Janua

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"Rubbish" Winnie Byanyima Sharply Fires Back at Claims Her Husband Besigye is Not a Civilian

"Rubbish" Winnie Byanyima Sharply Fires Back at Claims Her Husband Besigye is Not a Civilian

Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Uganda’s veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has responded to recent claims that her husband is not a civilian.The statement came after X user Captain Dr. Ashrap Rubangura s

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Makindye Court Martial Remains Closed As Besigye Is Nowhere To Be Seen

Makindye Court Martial Remains Closed As Besigye Is Nowhere To Be Seen

The absence of Dr. Kizza Besigye at the General Court Martial today has intensified speculation about his legal fate following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional.

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