Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 co-accused returned to court as the International Crimes Division continued hearing their bail application in a terrorism case arising from the deadly post-election violence that rocked Butambala District in January 2026.
A total of 79 ministers took the oath of office before President Museveni at State House Entebbe as Uganda’s new Cabinet officially assumed office. Four appointees missed the ceremony due to citizenship concerns, while Janet Museveni was absent.
, the State Attorney at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has urged the new advocates to prioritize good reputation and development, citing financial misconduct, especially failure to account for clients' money, as a common pitfall in the profession.
Otafiire’s recent appeal to the youth was a gimmick that was intended to expose some youths, mostly those in opposition, to being hooked ahead of the general elections in 2026.
The protesters put forward several demands, including the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among and the four backbench commissioners, a reduction in the number of Ugandan MPs, an audit into MPs' lifestyles, the resignation of any MPs involved in corruption scandals and a reduction in MPs' salaries and allowances to a maximum of Ugx 3 million.