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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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The Lavish Multi-Million Mansion Built by Top Ugandan Journalist Faridah Nakazibwe (Photos)

The Lavish Multi-Million Mansion Built by Top Ugandan Journalist Faridah Nakazibwe (Photos)

Famous Ugandan journalist and TV presenter Faridah Nakazibwe has impressed many people, not because of her work on TV, but because of a big and expensive house she built.This multi-million shilling mansion is

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Lubaga Hospital Now Confirms Ssegirinya Is Dead

Lubaga Hospital Now Confirms Ssegirinya Is Dead

After trying their very best to bring to life Hon Muhammad Ssegirinya the Kawempe North Legislator who has battled sickness for close to three years, Lubaga Hospital has now declared the passing on the MP.News had spread in the morning that Ssegirinya had

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JUST IN: Habib Buwembo Storms Kampala High Court, Demands Refund of His UGX 3M Bail

JUST IN: Habib Buwembo Storms Kampala High Court, Demands Refund of His UGX 3M Bail

Renowned activist Habib Buwembo caused a stir at Kampala High Court as he demanded a refund of UGX 3 million, which he paid as bail in a defamation case against Speaker Anita Among. Habib Buwembo, arrested in 2022 over allegations of defaming the Speaker, was la

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Kony case: ICC lawyers want confirmation of charges done in Uganda

Kony case: ICC lawyers want confirmation of charges done in Uganda

The International Criminal Court (ICC) plans to hold a confirmation of charges hearing against fugitive warlord Joseph Kony in Uganda, an official from the court suggested on Friday. Ms Leonie van Braun, a senior trial lawyer in the office of the ICC prosecutor, said holding the hearing

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UPDF Assault on Journalists Costs Government 150 Million Shillings

UPDF Assault on Journalists Costs Government 150 Million Shillings

(Kampala) – The High Court has ordered the Ugandan government to pay 150 million shillings in damages to two journalists who were assaulted by Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers while covering a protest in 2021. The compensation, awarded as UGX 75 million for each journalist, reco

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Seven arrested over revenge attack after Lira businessman shot dead

Seven arrested over revenge attack after Lira businessman shot dead

Police in North Kyoga Region have arrested seven clan members in connection with a revenge attack following the death of Dickens Odongo, a local businessman in Lira City. Odongo was allegedly shot dead on October 29, 2024, by a private security guard deployed at Navroz Supermarket on Olw

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Kadaga, Busoga clerics clash over Nyege Nyege fete

Kadaga, Busoga clerics clash over Nyege Nyege fete

Jinja-based Born Again pastors have joined Busoga East Diocese Bishop Paul Hannington Suubi to protest the hosting of the forthcoming Nyege Nyege Music festival in the area. The International Nyege Nyege Music Festival is scheduled for November 14 to 17 at the Jinja Golf Ground in Jinja

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Don’t give space to politics of identity, minister tells journalists

Don’t give space to politics of identity, minister tells journalists

Security minister Rtd Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi has asked journalists and media practitioners to shun individuals that promote politics of identity saying “it’s a backward trend that undermines development.” The minister, who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Cou

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Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate

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