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Hanging Of Corrupt Officials In Public Will Weed Out Graft-Ggoobi

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has reiterated that addressing Uganda’s corruption crisis requires more than symbolic gestures or severe punishments. Speaking in Mbarara, Ggoobi emphasized that tackling corruption effectively demands systemic reforms, as opposed to relying on prayers or outdated strategies like naming and shaming. “Prayers are important for moral…

Museveni Defends Court Martial Trials For Dr Besigye, Kamulegeya And Other Civilians, Hails Role In Maintaining Stability

As the legal battle involving prominent opposition figures Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Kamulegeya unfolds in the General Court Martial, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reignited debate over the role of military courts in handling civilian cases. The two political figures, arrested in Kenya and extradited to Uganda, face charges tied to national…

Just In: President Museveni Promotes Five UPDF Division Commanders

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has officially confirmed the promotion of five Division Commanders from the rank of Brigadier General to Acting Major General. This announcement was conveyed through the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and confirmed by Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye, the Director…

Judiciary In Turmoil: Embattled Judges Esther Kisaakye, Faridah Bukirwa & Lydia Mugambe Unresolved Controversies Leave Nation In Suspense

The Ugandan judiciary has refrained from making any definitive statements about the future of three female judges entangled in separate controversies, leaving the public and legal community speculating about their fate. Among them is Justice Esther Kisaakye of the Supreme Court, whose situation has sparked significant public concern. Kisaakye reportedly left Uganda, citing threats to…

Public Hearing: A People-centric Approach Of Setting Electricity Prices

By Ephraim Elijah The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) organizes Public Hearings to provide citizens an opportunity to voice their concerns, views, and opinions on electricity pricing. This participatory process, conducted under Section 18(2) of the Electricity (Application for Permit, Licence, and Tariff Review) Regulations, 2007, ensures transparency, accountability, and fairness in setting electricity tariffs which…

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