Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has issued a sharp condemnation of the alleged torture of Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, and criticised the judiciary for continuing to try suspects who appear to have suffered abuse in custody.Mutwe
President Yoweri Museveni is under growing pressure following revelations by opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye about his detention conditions, which have sparked public outcry and emotional reactions among his supporters.
The issue of political violence in Uganda, especially during elections, has been a long-standing source of tension. President Yoweri Museveni has frequently blamed opposition leaders for these conflicts.This was o
Uganda’s Justice Minister, Norbert Mao, has set off a heated political debate after responding to recent remarks by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.His statement, which focused on the role of a “sincere wingman,” h
Uganda has officially launched the WomenUganda2025+ campaign, an initiative aimed at advancing women's rights, influencing policy, and challenging gender stereotypes.The launch, held at the residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, brought
President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and affordablemeans of justice.He made the call while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of 21 rec
Uganda’s Cabinet has unanimously approved the National Alternative Dispute Resolution (NADR) Policy, a move aimed at transforming the country’s legal landscape.The policy, spearheaded by Minister of Justice an
In today's parliamentary session, Jonathan Odur, the Member of Parliament for Erute South, raised concerns about the legal advice given by Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa.Odur expressed his concerns, asking the
Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo
(Kampala) â Ugandaâs prisons are operating at 363.6% of their intended capacity, with 76,244 inmates occupying facilities built to hold only 20,996, according to the 2023/24 Justice Law and Order (JLOS) report released at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo.Commissioner General of Pris
