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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…
Top Story! Kampala Parents School teachers’ strike resolved as Sudhir Ruparelia intervenes
A standoff at Kampala Parents School that led to a sit-down strike by teachers has been resolved following a meeting chaired by Ruparelia Group Chairman Sudhir Ruparelia. The discussions, which involved the school’s management, teachers, and the parents’ association, addressed key grievances and reached agreements to restore harmony. The strike, which began last Friday, was…
Scandal: Mpuuga Summoned To Catholic Court Over Claims Of Unlawful Second Marriage
The Catholic Church’s Marriage Court at Lubaga Cathedral, Uganda, has acknowledged a petition filed against the Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Matthias Mpuuga, for allegedly breaching the church’s laws relating to marriage vows. This comes after a baptized and practicing Catholic, Julius Ssentamu, filed a petition against Mpuuga for unlawfully remarrying and bearing children with his…