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Bireete: Flawed finance certificate puts Sovereignty Bill on shaky ground

Bireete: Flawed finance certificate puts Sovereignty Bill on shaky ground

The Attorney General has significantly amended the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill. However, no amount of redrafting can cure what remains its Achilles heel.The certificate of financial implications that accompanied the Bill to Parliament does not comply with the law. The Bill

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Judiciary Unveils New Digital Monitoring System to Boost Transparency and Performance

Judiciary Unveils New Digital Monitoring System to Boost Transparency and Performance

The Judiciary has taken a significant step toward modernizing its operations with the advancement of a new Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System designed to enhance transparency, performance tracking, and evidence-based decision-making across the institution.In a high-level preparator

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Uganda to start manufacturing own satellites

Uganda to start manufacturing own satellites

Uganda has announced plans to begin manufacturing its own satellites, as part of the country’s ambition to enter the global space economy and transition into a knowledge-based economy.This was revealed during the opening of the National Science Week 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds in

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Blind for 13 Years, Mother of Five Sees Husband for First Time After Life-Changing Surgery

Blind for 13 Years, Mother of Five Sees Husband for First Time After Life-Changing Surgery

A 30-year-old woman from Etam Town Council in Amolatar District has regained her sight after more than a decade of blindness, in a remarkable medical turnaround that has transformed her family life and renewed hope within her community.Acila Kevin, a mother of five, had lived with bilatera

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Inside unregulated rise of homestays, Airbnbs

Inside unregulated rise of homestays, Airbnbs

On a quiet street in Kira, Wakiso District, a furnished apartment sits behind a high wall, complete with security guards, Wi-Fi and a caretaker on call.Inside, it looks no different from a hotel suite, with clean sheets, a stocked kitchen, and a welcome note for guests. But unlike a hotel,

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Wakiso’s Matia Lwanga Bwanika wins continental award for inclusive development

Wakiso’s Matia Lwanga Bwanika wins continental award for inclusive development

Matia Lwanga Bwanika (extreme right) with other local government leaders in Abuja, NigeriaWakiso LCV chairperson, Matia Lwanga Bwanika, has been named Champion of Inclusive Development and Human Rights at the Papyrus Global Mayors Conference and Awards 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria.The awa

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Court fines government Shs 10 million over unlawful detention of climate activists

Court fines government Shs 10 million over unlawful detention of climate activists

The government has been ordered to pay Shs 10 million for unlawfully detaining three youth climate activists.In a recent ruling, the High Court found that the activists’ right to personal liberty under Article 23(4)(b) of the Constitution was violated when they were held by police for mo

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First oil transition takes focus at Oil and Gas Convention, banks urged to seize operational opportunities

First oil transition takes focus at Oil and Gas Convention, banks urged to seize operational opportunities

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development- Hon. Dr. Canon Ruth Nankabirwa (3L) paid a courtesy visit to the I&M Bank booth where she was welcomed by staff during the Oil and Gas Convention.The 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention 2026 opened on Tuesday, 28 April, at Speke Resort Munyony

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Principal Judge Abodo Featured by Trinity College Nabbingo Students in Inspiring Alumni Spotlight

Principal Judge Abodo Featured by Trinity College Nabbingo Students in Inspiring Alumni Spotlight

The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, on Thursday afternoon hosted students from Trinity College Nabbingo for an interview to be featured in the school’s annual magazine, The Crystal, in a moment that underscored the enduring link between the institution and its distinguished al

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Kapelebyong’s Labira Girls School Faces New Challenges as Enrollment Surges

Kapelebyong’s Labira Girls School Faces New Challenges as Enrollment Surges

The soaring enrollment at Labira Girls Secondary School in Obalanga Sub-County, Kapelebyong District, is largely attributed to its exceptional academic performance, but this rapid growth has also brought forth significant challenges that the government must address promptly.Headteacher Agg

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