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Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and Daughter Sheena to Receive Presidential Honour for NAM and G77+China Summit Contributions
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 Speaker Tayebwa Orders Human Rights Committee To Visit Ailing Dr Besigye
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…
Court Orders Reinstatement Of Land Titles, Awards Shs1Bn To Developer In Nakawa-Naguru Dispute
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…
LIST: 2024 PLE: Top 50 Pupils at Kampala Parents Who Excelled Highly in Division One
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…
ERA Unveils Key Reforms and Milestones Ahead of 2025 Electricity Sector Transition
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…
The Supreme Court is Set to Decide on Kabaziguru’s Case Regarding the Trial Of Civilians In Military Courts
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…
Ssemakadde Tasks Museveni To Institute Criminal Investigations Into AG Kiryowa Over Corruption
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has formally requested President Yoweri Museveni to initiate a criminal investigation into Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka over allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and conflicts of interest. In a detailed letter authored by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, the organization accuses Kiwanuka of orchestrating schemes that have caused significant financial losses…
Parliament Approves Additional UGX 53 Billion For The Stalled Lubowa Specialized Hospital
Parliament has approved an additional UGX53.119 billion for the Lubowa International Hospital project, pushing the total government expenditure on the project to UGX529.588 billion. This decision comes after Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja assured legislators that the hospital, whose completion has faced repeated delays, will be operational by April 2025. Nabbanja further revealed that medical personnel…
MPs Order ICT Ministry To Probe Telecom Executives Over Illegal SIM Card Practices
Parliament has directed the House Committee on ICT and National Guidance to conduct a thorough investigation into telecom companies’ alleged involvement in illegal SIM card practices. The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, issued the directive during a plenary session following widespread complaints from the public about fraudulent activities linked to mobile numbers. In Uganda the biggest…
Sad: Principal Geologist James Francis Natukunda Succumbs To Cancer, Leaving A Legacy In Uganda’s Energy Sector
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished officers, Mr. James Francis Natukunda, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Natukunda, who served as a Principal Geologist, was a pillar in Uganda’s energy sector, with a…