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Court Slaps MTN Uganda With Shs 50M Penalty for trespass

Court Slaps MTN Uganda With Shs 50M Penalty for trespass

The Court of Appeal has ordered MTN Uganda Limited to pay Shs 50 million in general damages for trespassing on the land of Ocur Odwe Julius Peter in Dokolo District.In 2012, MTN Uganda embarked on a project to extend telecommunications connectivity to Dokolo District. During the implementa

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ANT Confident Kasule Will Deliver on the Floor of Parliament

ANT Confident Kasule Will Deliver on the Floor of Parliament

Incoming Hoima West Division Member of Parliament Ismail KasuleThe Alliance for National Transformation says Hoima West MP Ismail Kasule is well prepared to handle parliamentary business, citing his deep involvement in party decision-making and ongoing engagement with national issues.

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South Korean grandmother, 90, jailed for laundering drug money

South Korean grandmother, 90, jailed for laundering drug money

She was accused of laundering money for her son serving a prison sentence in Cambodia on drug trafficking chargesA court in South Korea sentenced a 90-year-old grandmother to a year in prison for aiding her jailed son in laundering profits from drug trafficking.The Incheon District

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Paul Mugerwa Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for the Murder of Prominent Ugandan Doctor Dr. Wilfred Olila

Paul Mugerwa Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for the Murder of Prominent Ugandan Doctor Dr. Wilfred Olila

In a ruling delivered on Monday, April 13, 2026, by Lady Justice Sarah Birungi Kalibbala rejected Mugerwa’s plea bargain in which he had pleaded guilty to all charges on February 24, 2026 and asked the court to hand him only 30 years in prison. The judge described the offence as grave, premedit

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How firm lost Shs 10bn Yaka metre deal from UEDCL for ‘inflating’ its prices

How firm lost Shs 10bn Yaka metre deal from UEDCL for ‘inflating’ its prices

A dispute over a multi-billion shilling electricity metre tender has collapsed after the PPDA Appeals Tribunal dismissed a case filed by Uzuzi Meter Technologies Limited against Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).In a ruling delivered on April 2, 2026, the Tribunal did

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Ugandan Lawyer and Businessman Charles Odere Appeals USD400,000 Arena Mall Ruling

Ugandan Lawyer and Businessman Charles Odere Appeals USD400,000 Arena Mall Ruling

What began as a claim over a USD 400,000 shareholder loan has evolved into a complex legal battle that cuts across project finance, shareholder rights, and cross-border dispute resolution.At its core, the case now pits Charles Odere, the subordinated lender seeking repayment, against a con

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Uganda to Launch First National IP Peering Exchange to Boost Local Internet Performance

Uganda to Launch First National IP Peering Exchange to Boost Local Internet Performance

AhimbisibweKampala, Uganda – The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has announced the imminent launch of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX), the country’s first neutral and open Internet Excha

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Govt Advances Greater Kampala Development Plan

Govt Advances Greater Kampala Development Plan

Authorities are rolling out a comprehensive physical development plan for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, prioritising structured urban growth, climate resilience, improved connectivity, and a stronger role for the private sector in shaping the city’s future.The government is movi

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Three arrested over church break-in, stolen items recovered

Three arrested over church break-in, stolen items recovered

According to Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, unknown assailants broke into Kavumba SDA Church in Wakiso Town Council on the night of April 11, 2026, making off with a music amplifier and mixer.Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma addressing journalists at the weekly press briefing at Nag

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NIRA Launches Nationwide Mobile ID Clinics to Fast-Track Issuance of 10.3 Million National IDs

NIRA Launches Nationwide Mobile ID Clinics to Fast-Track Issuance of 10.3 Million National IDs

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced a nationwide road drive clinic aimed at accelerating the issuance of 10.3 million national identity cards.The initiative comes in response to overwhelming demand at district offices, where citizens have faced long

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