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Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

On a date to be agreed with the judiciary shortly, I will lead a high-level delegation of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to meet with the chief justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, on behalf of countless individuals and families whose lives have been torn apart

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Uganda’s military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling

Uganda’s military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling

The government’s move to transfer many public construction projects to the military has worsened fears about President Museveni’s concentration of powerKampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Jour

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Tanzania’s ruling party CCM endorses Presidents Samia, Mwinyi as flagbearers in 2025 presidential elections

Tanzania’s ruling party CCM endorses Presidents Samia, Mwinyi as flagbearers in 2025 presidential elections

Dodoma. Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is set to pass a resolution endorsing President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Hussein Ali Hassan Mwinyi as the party’s official candidates for the Union and Zanzibar presidential elections, resp

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Lawyer Sues Uganda at EACJ for Violating EAC Treaty in Eron Kiiza's Conviction

Lawyer Sues Uganda at EACJ for Violating EAC Treaty in Eron Kiiza's Conviction

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

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Arts teachers plead for ‘any increment’ as govt again ignores their salary demands

Arts teachers plead for ‘any increment’ as govt again ignores their salary demands

The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu) has adopted a more flexible approach in its efforts to secure salary enhancements for arts teachers, expressing a willingness to accept even the smallest increment in the forthcoming national budget.

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UNATU Sends Warning to Museveni; Reveals What Arts Teachers Will Accept After Pay Rise Rejection

UNATU Sends Warning to Museveni; Reveals What Arts Teachers Will Accept After Pay Rise Rejection

The Uganda National Teachers' Union has modified its stance on salary demands, now accepting even marginal increases in the upcoming national budget. The shift marks a departure from previous hard-line positions following unmet government promises and widening p

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 EC Orders PFF Leaders to Slow Down on Registration Amid Growing Tensions

EC Orders PFF Leaders to Slow Down on Registration Amid Growing Tensions

The Uganda Electoral Commission (EC) has advised the leaders of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) to slow down and adhere to the established process for political party registration. This request came just hours after members of the Forum for Democratic Cha

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Museveni's Remarks Land Him in Trouble as Experts Expose How He's Abusing Constitution

Museveni's Remarks Land Him in Trouble as Experts Expose How He's Abusing Constitution

President Yoweri Museveni has once again stirred controversy with his recent remarks about police bond decisions, drawing criticism from legal and governance experts.The remarks, viewed by many as an overreach, ha

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"Is Museveni Losing Control." NBS Frontline Panelist, Hon. Ssemujju And Others Discuss The Future.

"Is Museveni Losing Control." NBS Frontline Panelist, Hon. Ssemujju And Others Discuss The Future.

Yesterday, Thursday, the 2nd of January 2025, saw the NBS Frontline, a political show on NBS TV, have its first session and edition of the year. As usual, it is Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi, the show host, and the

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Ssemakadde Shoots Down Museveni's End-Year Speech, Asks Him to Follow Constitution

Ssemakadde Shoots Down Museveni's End-Year Speech, Asks Him to Follow Constitution

Radical New Bar President Isaac Ssemakadde has strongly criticized President Yoweri Museveni's end-year speech, describing aspects of it as an affront to constitutional rights.Ssemakadde reaffirmed his commitment

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