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Attorney General Kiwanuka Declares Homeschooling Unlawful,Cautions Parents
Uganda’s Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has clarified that homeschooling is not legally recognized under the country’s current education laws. Speaking during discussions on the National Teachers Bill, 2024, Kiwanuka stated that existing legislation mandates that all children must attend formal schools, leaving no legal room for homeschooling. The clarification came in response to a query…
Judiciary To Rollout Uniforms For Magistrates To Boost Public Trust
The Ugandan Judiciary is set to roll out official attire for all magistrates as part of efforts to enhance professionalism and public trust in the justice system. Previously, only judicial officers in the High Court and higher levels wore formal judicial robes. The new policy, spearheaded by Judiciary Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, aims to extend…
Court Issues Warrant Of Arrest Against Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
A judge in Somalia’s Jubaland State has issued an arrest warrant for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, citing a series of grave charges including human rights abuses, corruption, and alleged ties to the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization. The warrant, signed by Dr. Muse Osman Gedi, a judge in Kismayo, follows a case filed by the Attorney General…
Fatemeh Fayyaz: Today’s Challenge; Excessiveness in Femininity
By Fatemeh Fayyaz It is really difficult to talk about a lady who, through her heirs, spread the light of Imamate in the world; the lady every moment of whose life was spent giving meaning to the role of women in the world. Distances often hinder getting to know, but when it comes to the…
Real Rebuttal: Pheona Wall Is A Liar & Fool-Ssemakadde
By Isaac K Ssemakadde Dear Pheona Wall: The news of your disqualification from the Uganda Law Society (ULS) nominee race to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is nothing short of justice your candidacy was pure hot air, a complete sham. Nonetheless, I owe younger lawyers and unsuspecting members of the public an unreserved rebuttal, exposing…
Mpabaisi Cautions UPDF Soldiers Against Investing In Unhealthy Lifestyles
Soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been encouraged to focus on saving for future growth and to avoid unnecessary spending or taking out loans without proper planning. This advice was shared during a meeting at the UPDF 5 Infantry Division, where a delegation from Wazalendo SACCO, led by Lt Col Mpabaisi, the…
Man Nabbed With Firearm & Explosives At Kisenyi Bus Terminal
Security personnel at Kisenyi Bus Terminal in Kampala arrested a man carrying a sub-machine gun and other dangerous items during a routine search on December 4, 2024. The suspect, identified as David Tumwine, was detained after security found a firearm, ammunition, pangas, petrol, and ropes in his luggage. The incident occurred around 9:00 AM when…
Public Hearing: A People-centric Approach Of Setting Electricity Prices
By Ephraim Elijah The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) organizes Public Hearings to provide citizens an opportunity to voice their concerns, views, and opinions on electricity pricing. This participatory process, conducted under Section 18(2) of the Electricity (Application for Permit, Licence, and Tariff Review) Regulations, 2007, ensures transparency, accountability, and fairness in setting electricity tariffs which…
ULS Meeting: Court Of Appeal Set To Hear Case To Overturn Judge Ssekaana’s Injunction
Lawyer Jude Byamukama has announced that the Court of Appeal will hear applications No. 749 and 750 of 2024 on January 15, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The applications seek to overturn Justice Musa Ssekaana’s injunction that halted the Uganda Law Society (ULS) Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and elections planned for December 17, 2024. The injunction,…
Four Men Remanded Over Killing Of Deputy Lord Mayor Nyanjura’s Brother
Four suspects have been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the killing of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a mobile money operator and brother to Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura. The suspects include Jimmy Mutagubya, a 27-year-old boda-boda rider; Kayemba Bosco, 47, a builder; and two unemployed individuals, Suuna Hamza and Makanga Marvin. Prosecutors…