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‘I Won’t Let Kawempe North Go Unrepresented’ - Parliament to EC

‘I Won’t Let Kawempe North Go Unrepresented’ - Parliament to EC

Parliament has officially requested the Electoral Commission (EC) to organize a by-election for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, following the death of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya on January 9, 2025.The request was conveyed in a January 15 le

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Justice Denied, Health in Peril As Molly Katanga's Struggles

Justice Denied, Health in Peril As Molly Katanga's Struggles

Molly Katanga’s case has brought to light a troubling pattern within Uganda's justice system, where individuals seeking medical care are often denied bail and left to suffer in custody.Katanga, the widow of Henr

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Prof. Jim Ssentongo Clears the Air on Accepting Museveni's Offer to Serve in His Cabinet

Prof. Jim Ssentongo Clears the Air on Accepting Museveni's Offer to Serve in His Cabinet

Renowned academic and social critic Jim Spire Ssentongo has unequivocally stated that he would decline any offer to serve as a minister in President Yoweri Museveni’s government.Responding to persistent public i

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Ssegirinya’s Mother Refuses to Endorse Daughter-in-Law to Succeed Late Son

Ssegirinya’s Mother Refuses to Endorse Daughter-in-Law to Succeed Late Son

Following the burial, in Kaddugala Butale in Masaka, of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, the battle for the parliamentary seat he held has begun.Ssegirinya’s family, led by his mother Justine Nakajumba Ssan

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Trouble for Ssemakadde as Details Emerge on a Mistake He Did When He Visited Kiiza Eron in Kitalya

Trouble for Ssemakadde as Details Emerge on a Mistake He Did When He Visited Kiiza Eron in Kitalya

Renowned lawyer and activist Isaac Ssemakadde finds himself at the center of a heated debate following claims that he visited political detainee Kiiza Eron in Kitalya Prison and advised him to apologize to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba to secure his release.

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Fear of US, UK, EU Sanctions Drove Uganda to Join BRICS Without Parliament Approval, MP alleges

Fear of US, UK, EU Sanctions Drove Uganda to Join BRICS Without Parliament Approval, MP alleges

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

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"How Can You Be a Judge in Your Own Case?" Besigye’s Lawyers Breathe Fire in Court Martial

"How Can You Be a Judge in Your Own Case?" Besigye’s Lawyers Breathe Fire in Court Martial

Lawyers representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale raised critical concerns over the impartiality of the General Court Martial (GCM) in their ongoing trial.They argued that the nature of the tribunal, be

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Major Setback for Dr. Kizza Besigye & Lutale as Martial Court Judge Makes a Bold Ruling

Major Setback for Dr. Kizza Besigye & Lutale as Martial Court Judge Makes a Bold Ruling

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.

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Chaotic Scenes in Court Martial as Besigye & Lutale Arrive, Demand the Release of His Lawyer

Chaotic Scenes in Court Martial as Besigye & Lutale Arrive, Demand the Release of His Lawyer

Tension was high at the General Court Martial in Makindye as Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale appeared for their ongoing trial.The case, centered on allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, took a dramatic turn earlier this month when UPD

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How California's Proposition 36 Changed Shoplifting for Two Thieves

How California's Proposition 36 Changed Shoplifting for Two Thieves

The Seal Beach Police Department in California released video footage of how the newly passed Proposition 36 changed shoplifting for two alleged thieves accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.Why It MattersThe incident under

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