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Why Did Armed Guards Give Uganda's Top Lawyer Just 120 Seconds to Face Justice?

Why Did Armed Guards Give Uganda's Top Lawyer Just 120 Seconds to Face Justice?

Armed military police burst into Makindye's General Court Martial at 3:28 PM Tuesday, forcefully escorting prominent attorney Eron Kiiza to face an unprecedented lightning trial. The distinguished lawyer, wearing handcuffs over his blue suit, stood bewildered as

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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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Journalist Canary Mugume Raises Questions Following Museveni’s Ban on Police Bonds

Journalist Canary Mugume Raises Questions Following Museveni’s Ban on Police Bonds

Journalist Canary Mugume has raised concerns over President Yoweri Museveni's decision to ban police bonds, a move announced during his New Year address to the nation.Museveni declared that police officers issuing

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South Sudan: Kiir Sacks Army Chief, IGP and Central Bank Governor

South Sudan: Kiir Sacks Army Chief, IGP and Central Bank Governor

Juba, South Sudan — November 21, 2024: South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has made sweeping changes to the country’s security and financial leadership.In a series of decrees broadcast on state-owned South Sud

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Evicted Elderly Woman Granted Bail as Campaigns to Rebuild Her Life Gain Momentum
Inside Job: Suspect in PostBank Shs 500 Million Counterfeit Arrested

Inside Job: Suspect in PostBank Shs 500 Million Counterfeit Arrested

Post Bank has said that its staff colluded and put fake currency in its branch in Mbale.This week, the bank confirmed that its internal control mechanism had discovered counterfeit notes worth sh 500 million in the Mbale branch.Bundles of counterfeit sh 50,000 notes were found on No

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US Steps In With Major Demand in Besigye's Abduction

US Steps In With Major Demand in Besigye's Abduction

The United States has voiced significant concern over the alleged abduction of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, demanding clarity and adherence to legal procedures in the ongoing matter. Reports indicate that Besigye was allegedly taken from Kenya to Uganda unde

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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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Deputy IGP Ochaya warns of rising social media misuse among teen girls

Deputy IGP Ochaya warns of rising social media misuse among teen girls

Deputy Inspector General of Uganda Police Force, Mr James Ochaya, has sounded the alarm on a disturbing trend where young girls, some as young as 14, are using social media to seek romantic relationships with older individuals.  "There is a disturbing misuse of social media. We have rec

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What does Trump’s win mean for Africa?

What does Trump’s win mean for Africa?

 As it became clear that Donald Trump had landed the US presidency for the second time, leaders from across Africa began tweeti

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