Constitutional lawyer Jude Byamukama has warned that the Supreme Court's ruling on the trial of civilians in military courts could create a legal crisis if not handled carefully. His remarks come amid growing pressure on the government to release detainees who w
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has informed Parliament that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), led by Jane Frances Abodo, has been given the mandate to take over ongoing criminal trials that were previously under the jurisdiction of the General Cou
Rwandan President and Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Paul Kagame, has made a bold statement regarding the presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In an interview
Parliament was thrown into heated debate after MP Jonathan Odur openly criticized President Yoweri Museveni’s recent remarks, arguing that they undermine the rule of law and democracy.Jonathan Odur expressed con
Ugandan lawmakers have urged the government to seek compensation from Kenya following the burning of Uganda House in Nairobi during the protests against the Finance Bill on June 25, 2024.The MPs claimed that Ugand
President Yoweri Museveni is facing fresh criticism following concerns over his appointment of judges with foreign training. Professor Christopher Mbaziira questioned why Museveni chose to appoint such judges, despite their rulings sometimes going against the go
A legal team representing veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide Obeid Lutale has revealed that Uganda Prisons Commissioner General Johnson Byabashaija is awaiting advice from the Attorney General before making any decision on their release.
Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Uganda’s veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has responded to recent claims that her husband is not a civilian.The statement came after X user Captain Dr. Ashrap Rubangura s
Kenyan politician and senior counsel Martha Karua has arrived in Uganda, leading a legal team and members of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) in demanding the immediate release of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale.
Parliament has rejected a request by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to allocate UGX 138 billion for monitoring the 2026 general elections.Lawmakers argued that election monitoring falls under the mandat
