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Granted: Musician Alien Skin Secures Bail

Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to popular singer Patrick Mulwana, better known as Alien Skin, who faces charges of causing grievous harm. On Thursday, Chief Magistrate Esther Adikini set bail conditions at shs1 million cash for the artist and shs5

November 28, 2024

Big Story

In Hot Soup: MPs Order Minister Anite To Resign Over Tibet Hima Company Contract Scandal

The Environment and Natural Resources Committee of Parliament has urged the resignation of Evelyn Anite, Uganda’s State Minister for Finance in charge of Privatization and Investment. The demand comes in the wake of a contentious decision to terminate a 25-year concession agreement

November 28, 2024

Big Story·Religion

Fatemeh Fayyaz: Today’s Challenge; Excessiveness in Femininity

By Fatemeh Fayyaz It is really difficult to talk about a lady who, through her heirs, spread the light of Imamate in the world; the lady every moment of whose life was spent giving meaning to the role of women in the

November 28, 2024

News

Court Issues Warrant Of Arrest Against Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

A judge in Somalia’s Jubaland State has issued an arrest warrant for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, citing a series of grave charges including human rights abuses, corruption, and alleged ties to the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization. The warrant, signed by Dr. Muse Osman

November 28, 2024

National News

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