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Commonwealth Envoy Pushes Tanzania on Post-Election Reforms

Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the former President of Malawi and Special Envoy of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, was tasked with engaging key stakeholders on political freedoms, electoral reform, and accountability after post-election protests and violence.

Otafiire Tasks New Prison Officers on Integrity as 1,238...

There are plans to establish integrated prison industries, including tanneries, footwear, furniture, and garment manufacturing, and proposed local production of ceremonial regalia like pips for security forces to cut costs.

Police Doctor Says Ggaba Murder Suspect Confessed to Killings...

A senior police doctor has  today told court that murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum confessed to killing four toddlers...

MPs Push to Reinstate Rural Electrification Agency as former...

Uganda MPs have renewed calls to reinstate the Rural Electrification Agency, citing a Shs300 billion funding gap and slow rural electricity rollout since its 2022 dissolution, sparking debate in Parliament over energy access and national infrastructure progress.

COURT CLEARS WAY FOR PRIVATE PROSECUTION IN SEBUTINDE CASE

The High Court has allowed a private prosecution against Judge Julia Sebutinde to proceed, dismissing his bid to halt the case as premature. In a firm ruling, the court clarified that its revision powers apply only to final orders, signaling a strong stance against attempts to interrupt criminal proceedings before trial begins.

UCC Unveils Nominees for 13th Uganda Film Festival

The film sector plays a key role in national development, contributing to job creation, tourism, and the broader #ConnectedUg2030 vision.

ULS Calls for an End to Opposition Persecution

“Political prisoners are the battlegrounds. Free all political prisoners before the May 12th swear-in; otherwise, we shall have to retake Uganda using all means in our capacity," Ssemakadde warned.

NUP Warns Protection Bill Could Cripple Foreign Funding

“Having ensured that NUP didn't get support from the National Consolidated Fund, they went back to the drawing board to come up with the evil scheme in the name of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill. We want to call upon the people of Uganda to take interest in this bill and deny it,” Katana said.