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Granted: Musician Alien Skin Secures Bail
Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to popular singer Patrick Mulwana, better known as Alien Skin, who faces charges of causing grievous harm. On Thursday, Chief Magistrate Esther Adikini set bail conditions at shs1 million cash for the artist and shs5 million non-cash for each of his three sureties. Alien Skin’s legal team successfully…
In Hot Soup: MPs Order Minister Anite To Resign Over Tibet Hima Company Contract Scandal
The Environment and Natural Resources Committee of Parliament has urged the resignation of Evelyn Anite, Uganda’s State Minister for Finance in charge of Privatization and Investment. The demand comes in the wake of a contentious decision to terminate a 25-year concession agreement with Tibet Hima Mining Company, a Chinese firm that had been tasked with…
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…
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…
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…
Forensic Evidence Bill To Regulate DNA Use To Enhance Criminal Justice-HamsonObua
The Ugandan government has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at modernizing and regulating the use of forensic science in criminal investigations. The Forensic Evidence Bill, 2024, presented by Government Chief Whip Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, seeks to establish a framework for better management and oversight of forensic practices, with a particular focus on…
MP Fox Odoi Asks Govt To Legalize Prostitution,Tax & Designate Specific Zones For Sex Work
The Ugandan Parliament is grappling with a controversial proposal to decriminalize and regulate prostitution, igniting intense discussions within the Joint Committee of Legal and Gender Affairs. Fox Odoi, MP for West Budama North East, has taken a bold stance, advocating for the legalization of the trade, the creation of designated zones for sex work, and…
Outcry: Kenyans Attack Ruto For Allegedly Procuring Spying Software For 2027 Elections
A storm of outrage has engulfed Kenya after reports surfaced alleging that President William Ruto’s administration plans to procure sophisticated spying software ahead of the 2027 general elections. The alleged move, which critics claim is aimed at influencing the political landscape through surveillance and propaganda, has sparked widespread criticism from citizens and opposition leaders alike.…
Speaker Among Condemns Ssemakadde’s Vulgar Remarks Against DPP Abodo
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has strongly criticized the use of vulgar language by Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde in his comments about Frances Abodo, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The controversial remarks, which included offensive references to Abodo’s gender and ethnicity, have sparked outrage and calls for accountability. During a plenary…
Mbale Money Lenders Association Appeals To President Museveni As UMRA Cuts Interest Rates To 2.8%
On November 26, 2024, a meeting chaired by Ijjo Emma, the chairman of the Elgon Money Lenders Association, was held at the Mbale City Chambers to discuss strategies for approaching President Yoweri Museveni regarding what they described as abnormally low interest rates imposed on money lending. Through their chairperson, the Mbale money lenders appealed to…