The Ministry of Works and Transport faces severe financial problems after taking over the Uganda National Roads Authority. Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala told Parliament that his ministry now has a debt of Shs 1.3 trillion from UNRA.According to the Works Minister, the debt grows by Shs
In this analytical weekend news feature we shall focus on several things including the fact that Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo had initially schemed to perpetually sit on the AG’s appeal challenging Besigye strongman Mike Kabaziguruka’s victory in the Co
A recent whistleblower report has unveiled alleged widespread mismanagement and corruption within the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), casting a shadow over Uganda’s critical agricultural sector. These revelations come at a time when agricul
In a recent interview, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Shadow Minister for Finance and Kira Municipality Legislator, delivered a scathing critique of President Yoweri Museveni's leadership. He highlighted the president's age and the perceived incompetence of h
Advocate Elison Karuhanga, a candidate for the Uganda Law Society's nomination to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), has pledged to introduce innovative measures to address the longstanding challenges in Uganda’s justice system.
Molly Katanga’s case has brought to light a troubling pattern within Uganda's justice system, where individuals seeking medical care are often denied bail and left to suffer in custody.Katanga, the widow of Henr
A Shs 30bn UPDF drone crashed in the eastern Republic of Congo (DRC) in late 2024 during a secret reconnaissance operation, a United Nations report has revealed. The incident, which occurred on the evening of
Judge Lawrence Twayanze of the Masaka High Court has come under intense criticism from Ugandans following his decision to deny bail to the late Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, despite medical reports highlighting the urgency of his condition.
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
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
