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Not A Battlefield: MPs Push For Ban On Wearing UPDF Combat Uniforms In Parliament

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

February 8, 2025

News

Ssemakadde’s Fiery Speech That Sparked Tension With Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo

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

February 8, 2025

Religion

Pastor Ssempa Tasks Parliament To Legalise Polygamy For Christians, Criminalise Adultery

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

February 7, 2025

News

President Museveni Names Flavian Nzeija As New Deputy Chief Justice

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

February 7, 2025

Crime

Money Heist: Accountant General, BoU Officials Remanded Over 60Bn Fraud Scandal

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

February 7, 2025

Security

Supreme Court Ruling On Military Courts Is Unacceptable-Gen Kainerugaba

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,

February 7, 2025

Sports

BLACK Teams Up With Stanbic Black Pirates To Redefine Fan Experiences & Community Impact

January 23, 2025 BLACK (blacklyf.com), Uganda’s first Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) audio and wearable brand, proudly announces its partnership with the Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Club. This collaboration merges BLACK’s innovative electronics with the Pirates’ vibrant sporting culture to deliver unparalleled fan experiences and

February 6, 2025

Big Story

Untouchables: Furious Ugandan MPs Protest Finance Ministry’s Decision To Cut Parliament’s Budget By UGX 145Bn

A storm has erupted in Parliament as Members of the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee strongly oppose the Ministry of Finance’s decision to slash the institution’s budget by UGX 145 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. The legislators argue that the reduction,

February 6, 2025

World

Who Is Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini The New Aga Khan V

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the 50th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, succeeding his father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who passed away at the age of 88. The announcement came following the unsealing of the late Aga Khan’s will,

February 6, 2025

Community

Drama As Dr Okune Is Sworn In As New Lango Paramount Chief

In a historic event held on February 5, 2025, at Lira High Court, Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune was officially sworn in as the Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci) of Lango, marking a pivotal moment for the Lango Cultural Institution. His swearing-in

February 6, 2025