High Court of Justice and Business courts of England and Walesking’s bench division commercial court (KBD) Court in London has dismissed a petition in which DFCU Bank Limited and 14 others [defendants] were calling for provision of security of their costs and case management conference by Crane Bank Limited [CBL] as CBL and six others…
In a landmark recognition of Uganda’s digital transformation efforts, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has been awarded the prestigious International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Africa Recognition Award 2024 for her exceptional contributions to digital advancement in the region. The continental award, announced at the annual ICDL Africa…
Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera has called upon mediators to adhere to legal standards while handling reconciliations in communities. He made the call on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, while opening a two-day training on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at Akello Hotel in Soroti. The training, which brings together judicial officers, advocates, mediators, and community leaders…
The Cabinet has resolved to prosecute all government officials who continue to maintain ghost workers on the government payroll. This was revealed on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, by Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, while addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala. He added that the Cabinet meeting that…
Sheikh Anas Ssessimba, a member of the College of Sheikh at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Headquarters at old Kampala, has passed away at Mulago National Referral Hospital. The Office of the Mufti of Uganda confirmed the passing of Sheikh Ssesimba, recognizing him as a respected and long-serving member of the Muslim community. According to…
At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) paid a working visit to the Republic of Uganda on 30th October, 2024. His Excellency Tshisekedi was received at State House, Entebbe, by his host, President Museveni. The…
A Kampala businessman was on Tuesday charged in Buganda Road Magistrates Court for allegedly defrauding Sasha Barbra Rukundo, the wife of Pastor Isaac Kiwewesi of Kansanga Miracle Center, of over 7.4 million shillings. The accused, 39-year-old Kalega Billy Solomon, is alleged to have promised to delete slanderous information about her from Google but failed to…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has recalled their two representatives from the Judicial Service Commission on grounds that they have been there illegally since they were last elected about nine years ago. According to Executive Order Number Two issued by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, the representatives include Norah Matovu Winyi and Ruth Sebantindira who was…
By Guest Writer For long ,different voices, including from opposition figures, have been raised concerning the public expenditure in relation to the national debt . In one way or another ,the concern was valid due to the fact that there is duplication of roles intended for the same purpose with some ministries and agencies undertaking…
Susan Ngongi Namondo, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, this afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. During the visit at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Her Excellency Namondo expressed her appreciation for the working relationship between Uganda and…
