The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is grappling with shock and grief following the tragic death of Lt. Amon Ariho,an officer in the Engineering Brigade, who reportedly took his own life under troubling circumstances. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF),expressed his deep sorrow over the loss, describing it as a wake-up call…
The Law Council is set to hold a special meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10:00 am to review a resubmitted application for a temporary practicing certificate by Kenyan legal luminary, Martha Karua, Senior Counsel. Ms. Karua, a prominent advocate known for her dedication to justice and human rights, resubmitted her application on December…
The family of the late Ham Mukasa has issued a formal demand to the government, requesting the clearance of $38,769,120 (approximately Shs141.8 billion) as unpaid ground rent for a piece of land occupied by the Njeru Stock Farm in Buikwe District. The demand was outlined in a letter addressed to the National Genetics Research Institute…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has formally taken over operations from four major agricultural agencies: the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), Cotton Development Organization (CDO), National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), and the Dairy Development Authority (DDA). This move is part of the government’s effort to streamline agricultural governance and improve service…
An incident at KAJLYN Estates in Kungu, Wakiso District, has drawn public attention after a tenant was reportedly assaulted by a security guard employed at the apartment complex. The property is allegedly to be owned by the Minister of State for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite. The altercation, which occurred on November 11, allegedly began…
The Government has pledged a seamless transition of electricity distribution operations from Umeme Limited to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). This development follows Umeme’s failure to renew its operating license after over a decade of managing Uganda’s power distribution network. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa emphasized the Government’s commitment to retaining the over 2,000 employees…
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer has died by suicide, sparking renewed conversations about mental health challenges within the armed forces. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon in Nakirebe, a location between Wakiso and Mpigi districts. According to initial reports, the officer, identified as RO/13999 Lt. Amon Ariho from the UPDF Engineering Brigade, arrived…
Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, has released his much-anticipated “Bebe Cool List” for 2024, highlighting the artists who have made a significant impact on Uganda’s music scene this year. The annual list is a hallmark of Bebe Cool’s critique and celebration of musical talent, recognizing creativity, consistency, and the ability to resonate with…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President, Isaac Ssemakadde, has strongly criticized President Yoweri Museveni’s recent directive to ban police bond and bail for individuals accused of embezzling funds from the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga initiatives. Ssemakadde labeled the move unconstitutional and a regressive step reminiscent of colonial-era repression. In a powerful statement, the…
UMEME Limited has officially handed over its Electricity Distribution License to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), marking the end of UMEME’s two-decade tenure in managing Uganda’s power distribution network. The handover ceremony, held in Kampala on December 31, 2024, was presided over by Ruth Ssentamu Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development,…
