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Judiciary To Rollout Uniforms For Magistrates To Boost Public Trust

The Ugandan Judiciary is set to roll out official attire for all magistrates as part of efforts to enhance professionalism and public trust in the justice system. Previously, only judicial officers in the High Court and higher levels wore formal judicial robes.

November 28, 2024

News

Forensic Evidence Bill To Regulate DNA Use To Enhance Criminal Justice-HamsonObua

The Ugandan government has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at modernizing and regulating the use of forensic science in criminal investigations. The Forensic Evidence Bill, 2024, presented by Government Chief Whip Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, seeks to establish a framework

November 28, 2024

Big Story

MP Fox Odoi Asks Govt To Legalize Prostitution,Tax & Designate Specific Zones For Sex Work

The Ugandan Parliament is grappling with a controversial proposal to decriminalize and regulate prostitution, igniting intense discussions within the Joint Committee of Legal and Gender Affairs. Fox Odoi, MP for West Budama North East, has taken a bold stance, advocating for the

November 27, 2024

East Africa

Outcry: Kenyans Attack Ruto For Allegedly Procuring Spying Software For 2027 Elections

A storm of outrage has engulfed Kenya after reports surfaced alleging that President William Ruto’s administration plans to procure sophisticated spying software ahead of the 2027 general elections. The alleged move, which critics claim is aimed at influencing the political landscape through

November 27, 2024

National News

Speaker Among Condemns Ssemakadde’s Vulgar Remarks Against DPP Abodo

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has strongly criticized the use of vulgar language by Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde in his comments about Frances Abodo, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The controversial remarks, which included offensive references to Abodo’s

November 27, 2024

Business

Mbale Money Lenders Association Appeals To President Museveni As UMRA Cuts Interest Rates To 2.8%

On November 26, 2024, a meeting chaired by Ijjo Emma, the chairman of the Elgon Money Lenders Association, was held at the Mbale City Chambers to discuss strategies for approaching President Yoweri Museveni regarding what they described as abnormally low interest rates

November 27, 2024

Big Story·Education

Top Story! Kampala Parents School teachers’ strike resolved as Sudhir Ruparelia intervenes

A standoff at Kampala Parents School that led to a sit-down strike by teachers has been resolved following a meeting chaired by Ruparelia Group Chairman Sudhir Ruparelia. The discussions, which involved the school’s management, teachers, and the parents’ association, addressed key grievances

November 26, 2024

Big Story

Scandal: Mpuuga Summoned To Catholic Court Over Claims Of Unlawful Second Marriage

The Catholic Church’s Marriage Court at Lubaga Cathedral, Uganda, has acknowledged a petition filed against the Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Matthias Mpuuga, for allegedly breaching the church’s laws relating to marriage vows. This comes after a baptized and practicing Catholic, Julius Ssentamu,

November 26, 2024

National News

Attorney General Kiwanuka Declares Homeschooling Unlawful,Cautions Parents

Uganda’s Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has clarified that homeschooling is not legally recognized under the country’s current education laws. Speaking during discussions on the National Teachers Bill, 2024, Kiwanuka stated that existing legislation mandates that all children must attend formal schools, leaving

November 26, 2024

News

In Hot Soup: Ex-Kyengera Mayor Kiyimba Ordered To Compensate 150M To Torture Victims

The High Court in Kampala has directed Hajji Abdul Kiyimba, the former mayor of Kyengera Town Council, along with the town council, to compensate 20 individuals who suffered torture during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. Justice Douglas Singiza ruled that each victim should

November 26, 2024