19-Year Old Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Defilement
The High Court in Fort Portal has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aggravated defilement. Samuel Amanyire was convicted on Mon...
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Practitioners push for law to severely punish HR impostors
Mr Paul Rumanda Rugambwa (centr-seated), the president of Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU), together with the new board. PHOTO | COURTESYOnce apprehe...
Security Guard Sentenced to 18 Years for Aggravated Homosexuality
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced Tumwesigye Vincent, a 30-year-old security guard, to 18 years in prison for aggravated homosexuality after he pleaded guilty under...
MANAFWA: Bugisu Clan Chairpersons Petition President Museveni Over Nandutu Imprisonment
Bugisu Clan Chairpersons have petitioned President Museveni through their Umukuka III, HRH Jude Mudoma to have the imprisonment of former State Minister for Karamoja Affa...
Nigeria charges six people with ‘terrorism’, treason over 2025 coup plot
The charges were filed by the Attorney General at the Federal High Court in the capital, Abuja, where the defendants are due to appear before Justice Joyce Abdul Malik to...
Ugandan Banks Reject Sovereignty Bill, Cite Seven Grounds
Uganda’s banking industry has mounted a formal and detailed opposition to the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its provisions could disrupt f...
New valuation law introduces UGX 100 million fine for rogue practitioners
President Museveni assents to the Valuation Act 2025, introducing strict standards and fines of up to 100 million Shillings to regulate Uganda’s real estate sector.KAMP...
Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect
KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at stren...
20 Years in Jail or UGX 2bn Fine: Bobi’s Son Explains Why Ugandans Abroad Should Worry About New Sovereignty Bill
In a detailed post on X (formally Twitter), Solomon Sentamu, son NUP leader Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi, has raised serious concern over the proposed Protection of Sovereig...
Buyende School Closed After Teacher Defiling P4 Pupil
Talent Infant Nursery and Primary schoolBUYENDEBuyende district education authorities led by Ruth Tibiri, the Inspector of Schools in Buyende on Monday 30th March 2026 or...