The recent rhetoric against Rwanda has sparked sharp reactions across the region. It is no secret that Rwanda’s disciplined and highly capable Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has earned a reputation as one of Africa’s most formidable armies. However, what makes t
The National Unity Platform (NUP) is facing a storm of criticism following the controversial dismissal of Mathias Mpuuga as the party’s Deputy President.Michael Mabikke, a prominent politician and legal expert,
Advocate Elison Karuhanga, a candidate for the Uganda Law Society's nomination to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), has pledged to introduce innovative measures to address the longstanding challenges in Uganda’s justice system.
President Yoweri Museveni has come under scrutiny following a meeting with a delegation from the United States at State Lodge Nakasero.The delegation, led by Rollan Roberts, a lawmaker from West Virginia and forme
Fernanda Torres in "I'm Still Here."Sony Pictures ClassicsFact-based family dramas don’t come more intense or indelible than "I’m Still Here," opening wide in theaters this week on the heels of a surprise
A city lawyer has taken action against Uganda's General Court Martial after the recent conviction of Eron Kiiza for contempt of court. This incident happened on January 7, 2025, while Kiiza was trying to defend Dr. Kizza Besigye. The case has raised important le
Recent discussions in Uganda's Parliament have highlighted serious concerns about the government's decision to join the BRICS, an intergovernmental organization, without getting prior approval from Parliament. This decision has led to debates about the reasons b
A heated exchange happened in parliament between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Okello Oryem and Kyadondo East MP Muwada Nkunyingi.The argument began after Minister Oryem admitted that the Ministry of Forei
The state has strongly opposed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team seeking reference to the Constitutional Court for interpretation of critical matters regarding his ongoing trial at the General Court Martial.
The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye, Kampala, has ruled that it holds the authority to prosecute crimes committed outside of Uganda.The ruling follows a case where the military court’s jurisdiction was
