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Crisis: Police Officers Cry Out To Speaker Among,PM Nabbanja For Rescue As Several Miss December Salaries Ahead Of Christmas

A wave of frustration and bitterness has engulfed the Uganda Police Force as several officers face unexplained salary delays and deductions ahead of the Christmas celebrations. The crisis has prompted calls for immediate intervention by top government officials, including Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba, Minister of Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafiire, Minister of State for…

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Uganda Law Society Demands Judicial Accountability On Complaints Against Judge Ssekaana

The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, has issued a stern directive to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), urging the body to expedite investigations into longstanding complaints against Judge Musa Ssekaana. Ssemakadde has set a deadline of January 15, 2025, for the findings to be published, warning of severe repercussions if the…

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 Nyehangane Christopher: How Mary Paula Turyahikayo Is Fueling Religious Divisions in Rukungiri

Uganda, since the colonial days, has grappled helplessly with the barbaric and ferocious vice of ethnic and religious sectarianism, often perpetuated by selfish and evidently incompetent leaders, mostly in the political arena. Our history, shaped by deep-seated mischief stemming from sectarian tendencies, serves as a vital lesson. It reminds us to learn from our past…

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Winnie Byanyima Vows To Storm Luzira Protesting Prison’s Ban On Dr Besigye Visits

Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has vowed to camp at Luzira Maximum Prison if authorities deny her access to her husband. Besigye, currently on remand over allegations of possessing firearms in a foreign country, has become the center of controversy after the Uganda Prisons Service…

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Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo Vows To Crack Down Corrupt Officials As Judiciary Reaches 568 Magistrates

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has urged Magistrates to uphold integrity and accountability in their work as the country continues to strengthen its judicial system. Speaking during the Annual Registrars and Magistrates Conference held in Kampala, Justice Owiny-Dollo emphasized the critical role Magistrates play in shaping public trust in the Judiciary. Addressing attendees,…

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Ssemakadde Orders Boycott Of Judge Ssekaana Over Judicial Misconduct

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has issued a directive calling for a boycott of Judge Musa Ssekaana over allegations of judicial misconduct. In a statement released under Executive Order RnB No.3 of 2024 on Sunday, December 15, Ssemakadde outlined serious accusations against the judge, claiming his actions undermine the integrity of Uganda’s…

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Hajji Kakande Urges Teso Leaders to Bolster Security, Drive Socio-Economic Transformation

The Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has called on Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) in Teso to strengthen security measures and champion government development programs in the region. Speaking at the opening of a three-day capacity-building workshop at Akello Hotel, Soroti City, Kakande emphasized the need…

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ULS Extraordinary General Meeting Will Go On As Planned Despite Court Injuction-Ssemakadde

The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde has reiterated his commitment to upholding the Society’s principles of democracy and accountability following what he described as a deliberate attempt by the judiciary to suppress the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for December 17, 2024. In a bold statement, Ssemakadde criticized Justice Musa…

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