The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde has reiterated his commitment to upholding the Society’s principles of democracy and accountability following what he described as a deliberate attempt by the judiciary to suppress the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for December 17, 2024. In a bold statement, Ssemakadde criticized Justice Musa…
The Police Disciplinary Court in Mbarara has recommended the dismissal of four officers involved in a viral video that exposed excessive use of force during the arrest of Victoria Kabatoreine. The officers, identified as ASP Andrew Betunga, Detective Constables Darious Aharizira, Hope Nsasirwe, and Loyce Kiboneka, were filmed acting unprofessionally while apprehending Kabatoreine, sparking public…
At the beginning of the week, singer Bebe Cool announced he was set to release Circumference, the first single off his Break the Chains album. This morning, Friday December 13th, at exactly midnight, the single circumference went live on streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music,Tidal, Boomplay, and Audiomack, creating an early frenzy among…
In a major win for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), enforcement officers have intercepted a suspected smuggler attempting to evade UGX 1.9 billion in taxes on over 3,800 unregistered mobile phones. The arrest, carried out by URA’s elite Team One, followed a tip-off from a newly enlisted confidential informant. The raid occurred at a warehouse…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its involvement in probing an outbreak of an undiagnosed illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The disease, which first emerged in mid-October in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, has affected at least 406 people as of December 5, according to WHO’s recent update.…
The Uganda Police Force has taken action against four of its officers after a viral video showing a woman being dragged through mud during an arrest ignited widespread public outrage. The incident, which occurred in Lubiri cell, Mbarara City, has drawn harsh criticism and renewed demands for police accountability and reform. In a statement released…
The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has reiterated that addressing Uganda’s corruption crisis requires more than symbolic gestures or severe punishments. Speaking in Mbarara, Ggoobi emphasized that tackling corruption effectively demands systemic reforms, as opposed to relying on prayers or outdated strategies like naming and shaming. “Prayers are important for moral…
As the legal battle involving prominent opposition figures Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Kamulegeya unfolds in the General Court Martial, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reignited debate over the role of military courts in handling civilian cases. The two political figures, arrested in Kenya and extradited to Uganda, face charges tied to national…
A dispute over the upcoming Uganda Law Society (ULS) Extraordinary General Meeting has been referred for mediation by Justice Musa Ssekaana. The case, brought by ULS member Hashim Mugisha Mugisha, revolves around contested decisions by the ULS leadership and has highlighted internal divisions within the society. During a court session on Wednesday, ULS lawyer Jude…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has refuted allegations made by the Uganda Law Society (ULS) regarding the alleged abduction of Maj (Rtd) Ronald Iduli, a lawyer associated with Dr. Col (Rtd) Kizza Besigye. In a statement, the UPDF criticized the ULS for issuing claims without proper investigation, calling for greater professionalism and objectivity in…
