Ugandan judge Julie Sebutinde is set to become the next president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), making history once again as she ascends to one of the highest roles in international law. Her presidency marks a significant chapter for the ICJ as it faces mounting global disputes and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Sebutinde, a…
ABU DHABI, 14th January 2025 – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni joined global leaders in Abu Dhabi to witness the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize awards ceremony. Uganda celebrated a historic milestone as St Kizito High School Namugongo emerged as one of the three finalists representing Sub-Saharan Africa in the Global High Schools category. The annual event,…
Namanve Industrial Park is grappling with significant traffic congestion, with an alarming buildup of trucks parked along roadsides and occupying vacant spaces. This situation has created opportunities for theft, particularly targeting fuel, batteries, and other valuable truck components. Denis Onencan, the Criminal Investigations Officer for Namanve Industrial Park, revealed that the congestion has turned the…
Speaker of Parliament Hon.Anita Among has tasked the State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, to explain why the Ministry of Education proceeded with the recruitment of teachers for seed schools despite a parliamentary directive to halt the exercise. The directive to suspend recruitment followed allegations of irregularities, including bribery, nepotism, and corruption, in…
Staff at the Bank of Uganda (BoU) are on edge after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ordered further investigations and potential arrests over the misappropriation of Shs60 billion. The directive follows a forensic audit report by the Auditor General that uncovered significant irregularities in the central bank’s treasury operations. The report was presented to Parliament on…
In line with President Yoweri Museveni’s call, the Eastern National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Capt. George Michael Mukula, has urged all party members to actively engage in the crucial voter verification and registration activities ahead of the 2026 general elections. This follows the rollout of the voter verification exercise and…
Two individuals, including a customs officer from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and a clearing agent, were apprehended at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday in connection with a significant gold smuggling operation. The suspects were reportedly found in possession of 50 kilograms of gold, believed to be part of a broader illicit trade network. Preliminary…
The Uganda Law Council has issued a temporary practicing certificate to renowned Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, allowing her to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale at the General Court Martial. The move comes after months of legal wrangling and international criticism over the council’s initial refusal to grant Karua the necessary certification. Dr.…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is grappling with shock and grief following the tragic death of Lt. Amon Ariho,an officer in the Engineering Brigade, who reportedly took his own life under troubling circumstances. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF),expressed his deep sorrow over the loss, describing it as a wake-up call…
An incident at KAJLYN Estates in Kungu, Wakiso District, has drawn public attention after a tenant was reportedly assaulted by a security guard employed at the apartment complex. The property is allegedly to be owned by the Minister of State for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite. The altercation, which occurred on November 11, allegedly began…
