Retired Constitutional Court judge Frederick Egonda-Ntende has criticised sections of Uganda’s Judiciary for failing to uphold fairness and human rights in politically sensitive cases, warning that continued judicial overreach and abuse of pre-trial detention risk undermining public confidence
The death of the wife of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro has touched many hearts across the country. But beyond the sadness of losing a loved one, it was the emotional words of Fredrick Egonda Ntende that deeply moved the public and sparked a wider conversation about justice, humanity, and the treatment of
There are moments in international relations that appear small in isolation yet carry the weight of centuries within them. The recent spectacle in Nairobi, during the Africa CEO Forum held in May 2026, where French President Emmanuel Macron publicly rebuked an audience of African leaders, entrepr
When Yoweri Kaguta Museveni first emerged from the bush in January 1986, Uganda was exhausted by coups, economic collapse and years of violent political instability.At 41, he looked nothing like the ageing strongmen who dominated African politics at the time. He spoke the language of “fu
The High Court in Ntungamo District, Western Uganda has sentenced a 45-year-old man to 50 years in prison after convicting him of aggravated defilement of his seven-year-old daughter.Kasese District resident judge, Lawrence Tweyanze Karikwisya who presided over the trial, said the prosecut
The African Union (AU) chairperson and President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye, on behalf of the visiting presidents has saluted the people of Uganda for re-electing President Museveni, a move he describes as a powerful affirmation of honouring peace, stability and institutional continuity th
MBARARA, Uganda — Police in Mbarara City are investigating the killing of a first-year student of University of St Joseph Mbarara who was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants while returning to his hostel.The deceased has been identified as John Patrick Abenawe, 24, a Bachelor of Edu
Molly Katanga has accused investigators of building a murder case against her before forensic results were available, as the defence intensifies its attack on the credibility of the police investigation into the death of businessman Henry Katanga.Molly Katanga on Tuesday accused police of
Dear fellow Ugandans,I, Hon. Princess Persis Namuganza, Bukono County MP-elect and aspirant for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, rise with profound gratitude and joy to celebrate a defining moment in our nation’s journey.Today, the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), under the decisi
Four teachers at Rukungiri High School in Rukungiri Municipality have been arrested for allegedly conducting lessons during the school holiday.The arrests were made on Monday during an operation led by the office of the Deputy Resident District Commissioner. Officials said the teachers wer
