Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have raised concerns over State House’s request for UGX 93Bn, which includes UGX 83.03Bn for presidential donations and UGX 10Bn for purchasing new vehicles for President Museveni ahead of the 2026 elections. The request was presented by Alex Byarugaba, Chairperson of the Presidential Affairs Committee, during a meeting…
Prominent human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo has officially stepped down as the Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda, the organization he founded and led for years. His departure marks a significant transition for one of Uganda’s most vocal human rights advocacy groups. Opiyo will be succeeded by Anthony Masake, a long-time member of the Chapter…
The Ugandan Parliament is tightening its stance on dress code regulations, as the Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline has proposed new guidelines to ensure uniformity and decorum among Members of Parliament (MPs). Hon. Abdu Katuntu, the committee chairperson, has presented a report recommending a stricter dress code, including the elimination of combat uniforms worn…
A dramatic confrontation unfolded at the 2025 New Law Year event on February 7 when president of Uganda law society Isaac Ssemakadde forcefully took the podium after being unexpectedly removed from the list of speakers. His exclusion, ordered by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, came amid accusations that Ssemakadde had previously insulted and demeaned the Judiciary.…
