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Eron Kiiza Sentenced to 9 Months as Defence Lawyers Boycott Besigye Case

Eron Kiiza Sentenced to 9 Months as Defence Lawyers Boycott Besigye Case

KAMPALA – Chaotic scenes unfolded at the General Court Martial as Eron Kiiza, one of the lawyers representing veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, was sentenced to nine months in Kitalya prison for contempt of court.

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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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Martha Karua Issued With Certificate To Represent Besigye Before Court On This Date

Martha Karua Issued With Certificate To Represent Besigye Before Court On This Date

The Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a practicing certificate, empowering her to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial.This pivotal decision, reached

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David Kalemera Fired From State House Revenue Intelligence Unit

David Kalemera Fired From State House Revenue Intelligence Unit

David Kalemera, the embattled head of Uganda’s State House Revenue Intelligence Unit, has been relieved of his position and reassigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.This decision comes less than a year afte

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Public Demands Justice After Pastor Clifford Senyonjo Shoots Daughter’s Boyfriend and Walks Free

Public Demands Justice After Pastor Clifford Senyonjo Shoots Daughter’s Boyfriend and Walks Free

On Christmas Eve, a tragic event unfolded in the quiet neighbourhood of Kikumbi zone, Bunamwaya Parish, Wakiso District. Pastor Clifford Senyonjo is accused of shooting his daughter’s boyfriend, 24-year-old drummer Allan Muyimbwa, in both legs. This incident h

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HIV in 2025: 'There Is Hope for the Future,' Say Disease Experts

HIV in 2025: 'There Is Hope for the Future,' Say Disease Experts

The future may be getting brighter in terms of reducing the threat of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), infectious disease experts told Newsweek.With new treatments and maybe even a vaccine on the horizon, 2

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 LISTED: Museveni Ministers Ought to Bounce Back Unopposed in 2026 & Why

LISTED: Museveni Ministers Ought to Bounce Back Unopposed in 2026 & Why

A group of NRM cadres from Busoga recently founded a social media platform dedicated to making sure that Rebecca Kadaga remains and bounces back as Kamuli Woman MP unopposed in 2026. Their view is that Kadaga (who they fondly call RAK) has done so much for Ugand

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South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain president after dramatic standoff

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain president after dramatic standoff

Seoul, South KoreaCNN — South Korean investigators have suspended efforts to enforce an arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, hours into a standoff in which authorities tried to detain the leader following his short-lived martial law d

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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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Good News: Gov’t Takes Over Electricity, Cuts Bill for Ugandans – See How Much to Pay Per Unit

Good News: Gov’t Takes Over Electricity, Cuts Bill for Ugandans – See How Much to Pay Per Unit

Uganda's government has announced a significant shift in its energy sector with the takeover of electricity distribution and sales, a move expected to lower electricity costs. The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has received licenses from the

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