As the UAE visa amnesty program officially ended in December 2024, thousands of Ugandans without valid documentation in the country face a dire situation. The program, which was initially introduced to help undocumented residents resolve their legal status or exit the UAE without incurring fines or facing penalties, has left many stranded after its expiration.…
The government has firmly stated that Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) who resign to join the political race ahead of the 2026 elections will not be allowed to return to their former roles if their political ambitions falter. Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, issued this directive during a press briefing in Soroti City. Babalanda emphasized…
The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, has issued a stern directive to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), urging the body to expedite investigations into longstanding complaints against Judge Musa Ssekaana. Ssemakadde has set a deadline of January 15, 2025, for the findings to be published, warning of severe repercussions if the…
Uganda is in mourning following the death of Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, husband to Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, State Minister for ICT and National Guidance. A revered figure in engineering, education, and community development, Daniel passed away on December 20, 2024, at 89 years old. Born on December 23, 1934, Engineer Ssebugwawo was just days away…
