Five Supreme Court justices, led by Justice Percy Night Tuhaise, alongside Justices Christopher Madrama, Catherine Bamugemereire, Mike Chibita, and Monica Mugenyi, are reviewing a settlement agreement mediated by former Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo concerning the multibillion-shilling estate of Dr.
Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill after removing one of its most contentious provisions — a clause that would have made a bachelor’s degree in education a mandatory requirement for registration as a teacher in Uganda.The decision, reached after heated debate in the House
Political analyst Imam Iddi Kasozi has criticised the NRM Kyankwanzi retreat, questioning its focus, rising political theatrics, and the allocation of Shs100 million to MPs, as debate over the gathering continues to intensify.Imam Iddi Kasozi has raised concerns over the priorities and con
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
The Court of Appeal of Uganda and Constitutional Court of Uganda on Thursday held a special sitting and luncheon in honour of Flavian Zeija following his elevation to Chief Justice of Uganda.The event, held at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall in Kampala, marked the end of Zeija’s tenu
At the heart of Uganda’s Commercial Court sits a quiet crisis with far-reaching economic consequences: 623 unresolved banking cases locking up an estimated UGX 2 trillion in disputed value. For banks, this means capital tied down in provisioning and delayed recovery; for borrowers, businesses f
A former Ugandan Supreme Court judge has died in Kampala after being sick for some time. Retired Justice Augustine Nshimye breathed his last on Friday, 03 April 2026.Augustine Nshimye is said to have been battling with cancer-related complications. Nshimye was well known in the judiciary a
Former Common Man’s Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as “Mugati gwa Butter,” has alleged former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, got support from Museveni’s family to condu
Outgoing Kira Municipality Member of Parliament and Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, who also serves as the spokesperson for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has raised concerns over what he described as opaque and informal political engagements in Uganda, calling for structured and public dialogu
The Ugandan government has secured UGX 422 billion to acquire 10 new aircraft for the national carrier, Uganda Airlines, as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capacity and expand its international route network.The funding, approved under a supplementary budget, will primarily b
