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List: JSC Confirms 25 Acting Judicial Officers To Permanent Status
The judiciary has appointed twenty-five judicial officers at different levels to dispense justice to Ugandans and reduce on the case backlogs. In a message released by Judicial service commission, the newly appointed officers range from the senior principal magistrates grade l, acting chief magistrates, principal magistrates grade 1,and senior magistrates grade 1. The Ugandan constitution…
In Hot Soup: Security Investigates UNRA Officials Over Kampala-Jinja Highway Extortion
Uganda Security Agencies have launched investigations into allegations of extortion by some officials at Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), who are accused of demanding millions of shillings from residents along the Kampala–Jinja Highway to spare residents who are encroaching on road reserves. According to the source, one Robert Tumwine the head enforcement Operations (UNRA), on…
Scandal: IGG Grills Education Ministry Director For Altering Age To Bypass Retirement
A recent whistleblower report submitted to the Inspector General of Government (IGG) has accused Ismail Mulindwa the Director of Basic and Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education and Sports, of manipulating his official age in order to extend his stay in public office well beyond the mandatory retirement The report, dated September 9, 2024,…
UBOS: Increase in Households Living in Owner-Occupied Units in 2024
The aftermath of the release of the 2024 Nation Census report was dominated by discussions about the errors in the ethnic data errors. This effectively hampered the in-depth analysis of the report. Little attention from academics, scholars and the media was paid to the depth of data that this report was providing. The data the…
UK Envoy Praises Military Training Ties With Uganda
The United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney, has underscored the significance of the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and Uganda, citing military training at the prestigious Sandhurst Academy as a cornerstone of this partnership. Speaking during a ceremony to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III, H.E. Chesney expressed gratitude…
Grace Akifeza Calls For Unity After Historic By-Election Win In Kisoro
Grace Akifeza Ngabirano has extended an olive branch to her political opponents and called for reconciliation following her victory in the Kisoro District Woman MP by-election. Running as an independent candidate, Akifeza won a closely contested race, securing 50,459 votes against her closest rival, Rose Kabagyeni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who received 44,982…
Speaker Among,DRC MPs Seek Stronger Ties In Trade & Security
In a significant effort to deepen regional cooperation, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among hosted a delegation of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) legislators to discuss critical issues of trade and security. The discussions emphasized the need for peace as a foundation for economic growth and regional integration. Speaker Among underscored the importance of addressing the…
Businessman Drags Principal Judge Zeija To Chief Justice On Accusations Of Case Management&Conduct
Principal Judge Dr. Flavian Zeija has come under scrutiny following allegations of misconduct in his handling of a high-profile land dispute. A litigant, Dr. Medard Kiconco, has formally written to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, raising concerns over Zeija’s actions, which he claims cast doubt on the judge’s impartiality. In a letter dated May 13, 2024,…