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

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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…

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Money Lenders Push for Policy Dialogue to Secure Uganda’s Financial Stability this Christmas

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Kampala: The Money Lenders Association of Uganda (MLAU) has raised concerns over the potential economic impact of recently introduced lending rate caps, urging the government to reopen discussions on the policy. This comes as Uganda enters the Christmas season, a period traditionally marked by heightened borrowing for both personal and business needs. Under Legal Notice…

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Untouchables: Speaker Among, AG Kiryowa Block EOC To Scrutinize MPs, Staff Salaries

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A brewing battle over transparency in the salaries of Members of Parliament (MPs) has escalated, with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka outrightly rejecting a request from the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Ministry of Public Service for details on MP pay. In a fiery session on Tuesday, Speaker Among…

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Explosive Dispute: Brig Lukwamuzi Blocks Activities On Scandalous Lubowa Land

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The suspension of activities on a contested 23-acre parcel in Lubowa, Wakiso District, by Brig. Gen. Moses Lukyamuzi, head of Uganda’s Presidential Special Task Force on Land Matters and Environment, has sparked significant public attention. The parcel, linked to allegations of illegal acquisition and subdivision by Philip Munduni and Dr. Bernard Muyaya, became a point…

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Principal Judge Faults DPP Staff For Manipulating Murder Case, Orders Retrial Of Quality Supermarket Security Guard

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Principal Judge Justice Flavian Zeija has criticized senior official Mics Isiah Wanamama from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for allegedly manipulating the plea-bargain process to reduce charges against Moses Ongoriya, a former security guard at Quality Supermarket, from murder to manslaughter. Justice Zeija quashed the plea agreement and ordered a retrial, citing significant flaws…

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Panic As Joint Security Committee Probes 18 Senior Staff BoU Over 62Bn Money Heist

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A wave of uncertainty has engulfed the Bank of Uganda (BoU) following the launch of an intensive investigation into the disappearance of Shs62 billion from one of its central accounts. A joint security team, including experts from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Directorate of Interpol and Security (DIS), and the National Information Technology Authority…

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In Hot Soup: MPs Order Minister Anite To Resign Over Tibet Hima Company Contract Scandal

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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…

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MP Fox Odoi Asks Govt To Legalize Prostitution,Tax & Designate Specific Zones For Sex Work

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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…

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