After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, the Supreme Court is poised to issue a landmark decision on the constitutionality of trying civilians in military courts. The ruling, set for January 31, 2025, has been closely watched as a potential turning point in the interpretation of judicial authority and human rights protections in Uganda. The…
KAMPALA — The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and efficiency as Uganda’s electricity sector undergoes significant reforms. Speaking at a media engagement held on January 24, 2025, at Golf Course Hotel, Kampala, ERA Chief Executive Officer Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako provided updates on critical transitions, tariffs for adjustments, and new…
Kampala Parents School has once again affirmed its position as a hub of academic excellence, with several students excelling in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). The 2024 PLE results, released on January 23, 2025, portrayed a notable increase in participation, with a total of 797,444 candidates registered for the examinations. Among the highlights are…
The High Court’s Commercial Division has directed the Ugandan government to restore land titles to OpecPrime Properties Limited and awarded the company Shs1 billion in damages following a breach of a settlement agreement tied to the Nakawa-Naguru Satellite City project. In a ruling issued on January 20, 2025, Justice Harriet Grace Magala found that the…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to visit Luzira Prisons to ascertain whether Dr. Kizza Besigye is being treated in line with standard prison procedures. The directive was given to the committee, chaired by West Budama North East Constituency legislator Hon. Fox Odoi, during Thursday’s…
Mubende, Uganda – Ugandan billionaire and philanthropist Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, are set to receive national recognition for their instrumental role in the success of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China summits hosted in Uganda last year. The awards will be presented by His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the…
Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe has been accused of environmental violations and misconduct in a case that has drawn significant public attention. The allegations involve the degradation of wetland areas, intimidation of a police officer, and abuse of authority, sparking concerns about the unequal enforcement of environmental laws in Uganda. The controversy…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) for its remarkable performance in Greater Busoga during his recent wealth creation tour. The President applauded the agency for its pivotal role in implementing the Parish Development Model (PDM), which focuses on improving production, storage, processing, and marketing in…
Sustainable development has become the most crucial topic nowadays in the global debate, especially in Africa, where the challenge is to achieve a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and innovator Sanjeev Mansotra focuses on addressing these challenges through creative projects with social, and economic growth, and care for the environment. A…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under scrutiny after suspending six staff members, including Secretary Leonard Mulekwah, amid allegations of mismanagement of funds. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to combating corruption, emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy. The suspensions, announced during a presentation of the Commission’s 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper to the…
