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Uganda’s Local Gov’t Workers Petition Parliament Over Years Of Neglect, Broken Promises, Delayed Salaries & Unfair Treatment By Gov’t

Uganda’s Local Gov’t Workers Petition Parliament Over Years Of Neglect, Broken Promises, Delayed Salaries & Unfair Treatment By Gov’t

Uganda’s Local Government workers, through the Uganda Local Government Workers’ Union (ULGWU), have petitioned Parliament over years of neglect, broken promises, and unfair treatment by the government. The petition, presented by Workers’ MP Hon. Dr. Byakat

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Court of Appeal Clears Vantage Fund to Enforce $10m Loan Against Bitature’s Simba Companies

Court of Appeal Clears Vantage Fund to Enforce $10m Loan Against Bitature’s Simba Companies

“The mere act of lending money without a physical address in Uganda does not create an obligation for the appellant as a foreign lender to register. The appellant has a right to implement the terms of the agreement in Uganda, including instituting proceedings

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What Exactly Did Busoga Do to M7? Balunywa’s Case Sparks Basoga Outrage & Mobilization to Defend Their Own

What Exactly Did Busoga Do to M7? Balunywa’s Case Sparks Basoga Outrage & Mobilization to Defend Their Own

The latest legal charges against Professor Wasswa Balunywa, a distinguished son of Busoga and former principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), have ignited widespread anger and unease across the Basoga community.Balunywa, who devoted decade

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"I’m Waiting to Go Home With My Spouse," Besigye’s Wife Says as Bail Application Ruling Pending

"I’m Waiting to Go Home With My Spouse," Besigye’s Wife Says as Bail Application Ruling Pending

Opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s bail fate hangs in the balance as his wife, Winnie Byanyima, joined supporters in court on Wednesday awaiting a judge’s ruling on the matter.Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, took to social media to shar

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Legacy of Justice Kanyeihamba Sparks National Debate on Leadership and Uganda’s Democratic Future

Legacy of Justice Kanyeihamba Sparks National Debate on Leadership and Uganda’s Democratic Future

KAMPALA — The passing of retired Supreme Court Judge George Kanyeihamba on July 14, 2025, has stirred deep reflection and debate across Uganda, as the country grapples with his controversial final assessments of its political leadership—past and present.Widely respected for his courage

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Most Ugandans Believe Corruption Is Widespread

Most Ugandans Believe Corruption Is Widespread

A new national survey by Twaweza has revealed that a vast majority of Ugandans three out of four believe corruption in the country is severe, with 52% describing it as “extremely severe” and another 22% labeling it “very severe.”The report, based on data collected between June and

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High Court upholds Equity Bank’s $10m loan against Simbamanyo, dismisses fraud claims

High Court upholds Equity Bank’s $10m loan against Simbamanyo, dismisses fraud claims

Simbamanyo house which was acquired by tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia.The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed a high-profile legal challenge filed by Simbamanyo Estates Limited, ruling that the $10 million post-import loan facility extended to Eq

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Tensions Rise as Kanyeihamba’s Kinsmen Protest Kampala Burial rather than his ancestral home

Tensions Rise as Kanyeihamba’s Kinsmen Protest Kampala Burial rather than his ancestral home

A growing wave of discontent has emerged among the kinsmen of former Supreme Court Judge Justice George Kanyeihamba following the announcement that he will be laid to rest in Kampala rather than his ancestral home in 

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Tributes Pour In for Justice Kanyehamba, a Beacon of Integrity and Wisdom

Tributes Pour In for Justice Kanyehamba, a Beacon of Integrity and Wisdom

A somber mood blankets the legal fraternity and nation as hundreds gather to honor the life and legacy of the late Prof. George Kanyeihamba, a revered Supreme Court judge, author, and constitutional scholar.Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo hails Kanyeihamba’s legacy as “an exemplary s

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Under Fire, Court Finally Grants Besigye His Day in Court

Under Fire, Court Finally Grants Besigye His Day in Court

Following sustained pressure from political leaders, legal experts, and human rights advocates, the High Court has finally set a date for the bail hearing of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya.Justice Emmanuel Baguma, who had pr

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