The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has formally requested President Yoweri Museveni to initiate a criminal investigation into Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka over allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and conflicts of interest. In a detailed letter authored by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, the organization accuses Kiwanuka of orchestrating schemes that have caused significant financial losses…
KAMPALA — The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and efficiency as Uganda’s electricity sector undergoes significant reforms. Speaking at a media engagement held on January 24, 2025, at Golf Course Hotel, Kampala, ERA Chief Executive Officer Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako provided updates on critical transitions, tariffs for adjustments, and new…
Mubende, Uganda – Ugandan billionaire and philanthropist Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, are set to receive national recognition for their instrumental role in the success of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China summits hosted in Uganda last year. The awards will be presented by His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the…
Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe has been accused of environmental violations and misconduct in a case that has drawn significant public attention. The allegations involve the degradation of wetland areas, intimidation of a police officer, and abuse of authority, sparking concerns about the unequal enforcement of environmental laws in Uganda. The controversy…
The High Court in Lira has directed the Attorney General (AG) to pay Shs 236,127,000 in taxed legal costs to Betty Akello and John Francis Ongia over livestock stolen by soldiers during the Lango sub-region insurgency. The ruling marks a significant step in a decade-long legal battle for compensation. The case was initiated in 2011…
In a shocking revelation to Parliament this January, Uganda’s Auditor General, Edward Akol, reported that the nation is hemorrhaging UGX 11 trillion every year due to illicit gold exports. The findings have raised concerns about the state of Uganda’s mining industry and the inadequacies in its regulatory framework. Akol’s report exposed significant breaches in trade…
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,…
Renowned human rights lawyer Steven Kalali has taken legal action against the Ugandan government, filing a petition with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) to overturn a nine-month jail sentence handed to fellow attorney Eron Kiiza. The sentence, issued by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) General Court Martial on January 7, 2025, has…
Supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a civic organisation headed by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, have embraced the candidature of Mr. Daniel Kananura Damazo, who is vying for Kira Municipality, currently represented by Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda. During a consultative meeting held…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced its intention to challenge a recent High Court decision ordering the tax body to refund Heritage Oil and Gas Ltd a total of $193.5 million (approximately Shs709 billion). The case, which has been ongoing for over a decade, centers on a disputed Capital Gains Tax (CGT) assessment levied…
