Controversial pastor, Martin Ssempa has asked Parliament to legalise polygamy for Christians, criminalise adultery and set a minimum number of times for couples to honour their conjugal obligations. Pastor Ssempa, the leader of Makerere Community Church said whereas the current laws on marriage recognise monogamy as the only form of Christian marriage, there are many…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Hon. Justice Zeija Flavian as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, alongside a Justice of the Supreme Court and eight Justices of the Court of Appeal. The appointments were made in accordance with Article 142 (1) and (2) of the Constitution, following the advice of the Judicial Service…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded nine high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Uganda (BoU) over allegations of orchestrating a Shs60 billion financial fraud. The accused face multiple charges, including money laundering, electronic fraud, abuse of office, and causing financial loss. Among those charged are Accountant General Lawrence Ssemakula,…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has criticised the Supreme Court’s ruling against trying armed civilians in military courts, calling it unfortunate and unacceptable. Speaking at the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations at Kasasa Town Council Grounds in Kyotera district, he warned that such developments would undermine the UPDF’s ability to maintain combat…
