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General Kainerugaba Deactivates Twitter Account,Citing A Divine Calling
The chief of defence forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has officially deactivated his widely recognized Twitter account. Known for its significant influence, the account boasted over one million followers since its creation in 2014 and frequently featured his perspectives, updates, and occasionally contentious remarks. On January 10, 2025,…
MP Ssegirinya’s Demise Reawakens Legislators To The Importance Of Bail, Speedy Trial
The death of former Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, has re-awakened a call from lawmakers for respect of the rule of law, including the right to fair hearing. Ssegirinya died on Thursday, 09 January 2025 in Lubaga hospital after battling a long illness. Parliament passed a motion for a resolution…
Gov’t Seeks Additional 171 Bn AFD Loan To Boost Kampala Metropolitan Water Supply Projects
The government has proposed an additional loan of €45 million (approximately UGX171.5 billion) from the French Development Agency (AFD) to address pressing water and sanitation challenges in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the proposal to Parliament’s National Economy Committee, emphasizing the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to…
ULS Mourns MP Muhammad Ssegirinya: A Champion Of Justice & The Marginalized
The Uganda Law Society, led by President Isaac K. Ssemakadde, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Muhammad Ssegirinya, a man whose activism and unwavering commitment to the marginalized left an indelible mark on the nation. His untimely death, occurring amidst contentious legal battles, serves as a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities within Uganda’s…
Court Grants Bail Seven Agora Activists Protesting Lawyer Eron Kiiza’s Detention
RBuganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi has granted bail to seven activists accused of causing a public nuisance. The activists Godwin Toko, George Victor Otheino, Agather Atuhaire, Mubala Akram Obed, Soita Khatondi Wepukulu, Aloikin Praise Opoloje, and Norah Kobusinge were apprehended on Thursday while protesting the trial of civilians in the military court. The…
BoU Staff In Panic As Museveni Orders Arrest Of Shs60 Billion Scandal Perpetrators
Staff at the Bank of Uganda (BoU) are on edge after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ordered further investigations and potential arrests over the misappropriation of Shs60 billion. The directive follows a forensic audit report by the Auditor General that uncovered significant irregularities in the central bank’s treasury operations. The report was presented to Parliament on…
Just In: MP Ssegirinya Passes On At Lubaga Hospital
Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, has passed away at Lubaga Hospital in Kampala after a prolonged illness. He was 35 years old. Born in 1988 in Masaka District, Ssegirinya rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent political figure in Uganda. He first gained public attention as a frequent caller on…
Shake Up: IGP Byakagaba Moves Senior Commanders In Latest Police Reshuffle
The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, has announced a series of strategic transfers and appointments within the Uganda Police Force, aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the service. The changes, which include deployments to key diplomatic missions and directorates, demonstrate the force’s commitment to leveraging experienced officers for critical roles. In the latest…
Lawyer Elison Karuhanga’s Homecoming In Kisoro, Honours The Giants Who Shaped Legal Profession
In a heartfelt homecoming, Elison Karuhanga paid tribute to two towering legal figures whose legacies continue to shape Uganda’s legal profession and inspire future generations. Surrounded by the warmth and grace of Kisoro’s community, Karuhanga honored the late Justice Herbert Ntabgoba and Justice Joseph Mulenga, whose unparalleled contributions to law and justice resonate far beyond…
UMA Slams Govt For Blocking Doctors To Get Higher Paying Jobs Abroad
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has raised concerns over the government’s resistance to their efforts to facilitate the export of Ugandan doctors to countries such as the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States. Despite a significant demand for their expertise abroad, UMA claims that bureaucratic obstacles have stalled progress in creating a formal framework…