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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

Crime

Scandal: Top Cairo Bank Staff Convicted Over 200M Loan Scam

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted Specioza Nassuna, a credit official at Cairo Bank, for her role in fraudulently securing a Shs 200 million loan using forged documents. The 43-year-old resident of Tega Zone, Nabbingo, was found guilty alongside Robert Kisolo,

February 6, 2025

National News·News

Karua,Lukwago File Habeas Corpus At High Court Seeking Immediate Dr Besigye’s Release

Senior lawyers Martha Karua and Erias Lukwago have filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court, seeking the immediate release of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale. The two have been detained despite a Supreme Court ruling

February 5, 2025