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Why Hon. Witonze Juma is the Right Choice for Vice Chairman, NRM Central Region
In the bustling political landscape of Central Uganda, Hon. Witonze Juma has emerged as a dynamic and visionary candidate for the position of Vice Chairman, NRM Central Region. His unwavering dedication to the principles of service, unity, and development makes him more than a candidate; he is a leader ready to inspire change and strengthen…
Why Hon. Jennifer Muheesi’s Voter Mobilization Could Secure NRM a Landslide in 2026
With the 2026 general elections on the horizon, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) appears to be on track for a sweeping victory, largely thanks to the strategic voter mobilization efforts spearheaded by key party figures such as Hon. Jennifer Muheesi of Kazo District. Analysts predict that the NRM, under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni,…
Why High Court Dust-binned Peter Kamya’s Application Stopping Transfer of Simbamanyo House, Afrique Suites Ownership
Last week, Justice Stephen Mubiru from Commercial Court dismissed the application by city businessman Peter Kamya in which he asked for a temporary injunction in a bid to stop Meera Investments and Luwaluwa Investment from selling or transferring his former properties to other names. Properties in question include Afrique Suites Hotel on Mutungo Hill which…
Why Hickey Bar Boss Was Gunned Down At Quality Super Market?
Police in Kampala Metropolitan area have kicked off investigations into the murder by shooting that occurred at Quality Supermarket, Naalya, in Kira Municipality, Wakiso district. The Kampala Metropolitan deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire has revealed that one Arnold Ainebyona Mugisha, was shot on the mouth by Moses Angoria, a security guard attached to Saracen security company…
Why External Labour Recruiting Companies Suspended Operations
Several Labour Exporting companies have announced that they decided to suspend operations following the shortcomings of some individuals within the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, who are frustrating the business. Many operators of the External Recruitment raised several grievances, which they said are impeding the smooth flow of their business, reason, why they…
Why Ex-Law Society President Ssebatindira Was Appointed UTL Boss
The High Court in Kampala has appointed Ms Ruth Sebatindira, the former President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) as the new Administrator of Uganda Telecom Limited-(UTL). Sebatindira replaces Bemanya Twebaze whose contract expired in November 2019. The decision follows an application filed on December 17, 2019, by the Uganda Contribution Employees Contributory Pension Scheme…
Why EC Extended National Voters’ Registration?
The Electoral Commission (EC) has again extended the period for updating the National Voters’ register to December 23, 2019. According to a statement signed by the EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the Commission reviewed the reasons advanced by various stakeholders for a further extension, which include; the unfavourable weather conditions in many parts of…
Why EC Changed Dates For Presidential, Parliamentary Nominations
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama has revealed that the nomination dates for presidential, parliamentary and local government elections have been moved from August to October 2020. The revelation follows concerns raised by Members of Parliament that government business would be suffocated if the nominations are in August which will have the…
Why E.African Court Dismissed Lawyer Mabirizi Application Blocking M7 From Standing In 2021 Elections
The East African Court of Justice sitting at Arusha in Tanzania has dismissed an application lodged by lawyer Male Mabirizi Hassan Kiwanuka seeking an interim order halting the 2021 elections. Mabirizi ran to the East African court challenging the 2018 Constitutional Amendment Act that scrapped the upper and lower cap on the presidential age, effectively…
Why Don’t You Retire In Peace? Counsel Ssemakadde Blasts ULS President Kinobe, Says ‘No’ To Apology
Maxim advocates has petitioned the President Uganda Law Society Simon Peter Kinobe to distance self and stop baseless threats towards their client. In a letter dated April 30, 2020, Counsel Issac Semakadde remains unapologetic over statements he made against the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), even after the Law Society President Simon Kinobe asked him…