The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye has sentenced prominent lawyer Kiiza Eron to nine months in Kitalya Government Prison after finding him guilty of contempt of court. The ruling, delivered by Brig. Gen. Robert Freeman Mugabe, follows a series of alleged misconduct incidents during court proceedings in Case No. UPDF/GCM/040/2024. Advocate Kiiza Eron, who…
Drama unfolded on Tuesday at the General Court Martial in Kampala when Eron Kiiza, a defense lawyer representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale, was violently arrested following a confrontation with military police officers. The chaos began when Kiiza attempted to access the courtroom, only to be blocked by military personnel. An argument ensued,…
Two individuals, including a customs officer from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and a clearing agent, were apprehended at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday in connection with a significant gold smuggling operation. The suspects were reportedly found in possession of 50 kilograms of gold, believed to be part of a broader illicit trade network. Preliminary…
By Keffa Mafumo President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s Wealth Creation Agenda is the best strategy for fighting poverty in households, Keffa Mafumo has elaborated. Since President Museveni captured power in 1986, he has introduced several poverty eradication programs, such as NAADS, EMYOOGA, NISAF, and the current Parish Development Model (PDM). These programs aim to combat poverty…
Fear Grips Kampala Suburbs as Wild Animal Threatens Lives and Property Communities in Kampala metropolitan areas, including Mukono, Kiira, Wakiso, and Kayunga, are living in fear following reports of a wild animal, suspected to be a leopard, wreaking havoc in their neighborhoods. The animal, which may have escaped from an unidentified national park, has been…
David Kalemera, whose appointment to the State House Revenue Intelligence Unit last year sparked public outcry, is allegedly to have been relieved of his duties and reassigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The decision follows mounting criticism over his controversial placement in a position critical to tackling tax fraud despite a prior conviction for…
The Uganda Law Council has issued a temporary practicing certificate to renowned Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, allowing her to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale at the General Court Martial. The move comes after months of legal wrangling and international criticism over the council’s initial refusal to grant Karua the necessary certification. Dr.…
Mohammed Kitaka, a driver accused of shooting at a moving taxi and injuring a 12-year-old boy, has been apprehended by authorities. The incident occurred on the night of December 31, 2024, in Kyebando, Kawempe Division. The young victim, Edrine Babalanda, was seated beside his father, Moses Babalanda, when the shots were fired. According to Robert…
Sudan’s army chief has welcomed a Turkish offer to resolve the brutal 20-month conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals, the Sudanese foreign minister said. In early December, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a phone call with Sudan’s Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan that Ankara could help establish “peace and stability” in the war-torn…
Prominent journalist Risdel Kasasira was laid to rest on Sunday in his ancestral village of Itara, Rubaya-Kashari, Mbarara District. The 45-year-old, known for his professionalism and humility, passed away following a tragic road accident on January 3 along the Lyantonde-Masaka Road. Mourners from various walks of life, including family, friends, colleagues, and government officials, gathered…
