HomeNational News

National News

spot_img

ULS Denounces Constitutional Court Ruling on Torture Evidence as Major Blow to Rule of Law

The Court ruled that Section 11(2) of the Human Rights (Enforcement) Act, 2019 is unconstitutional. The provision had required the automatic nullification of proceedings and acquittal where an accused person’s non-derogable rights, particularly the right to freedom from torture, are violated.

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border...

FDC Attacks NEMA Over Alleged Discriminatory Wetland Evictions in Lubigi

“Factories and rice farms that belong to the rich sit undisturbed in the same wetlands where ordinary citizens are being chased away. At one time, NEMA's Executive Director admitted that some commercial structures were exempted from demolition because they received government approvals. So who issues these approvals?” Centenary asked.

NIRA Clarifies Free Birth Certificate Policy After Public Debate Over Nyamutoro and Kenzo’s Newborn Registration

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has clarified that the free birth certificate recently issued to the newborn daughter of State Minister for...

Okema Promoted Director of Clerks in Parliament Top Management Reshuffle

Okema’s appointment marks a significant career milestone within the institution, placing him among the senior technical administrators charged with overseeing Parliament’s clerical and legislative support services, including procedural advice to the Speaker and committees, management of the Order Paper, and coordination of plenary and committee business.

Restructure School Calendar to Two-Term System to Reduce Tuition Pressure—FDC

“We propose the restructuring of Uganda's school calendar to a two-term system, in which children spend at least four (4) months at school and two (2) months at home. This will first of all reduce the frequency of school fee demands, hence easing the financial burden on parents,” Amuriat said.

Three-Day Orientation Programme for Uganda’s 12th Parliament Begins as New MPs Undergo Induction

The three-day orientation programme for Members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has officially commenced at the Parliamentary South Parking Lot as newly elected legislators begin...

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from up to 5 devices at once

Must read

spot_img