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President’s Office Under Fire For Failing To Secure Titles For 27 Government Land Titles

The Office of the President is facing scrutiny from Parliament after a report revealed that more than half of its land holdings across Uganda remain untitled, sparking concerns over accountability and the risk of government property being lost. According to the Auditor

May 9, 2025

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Judiciary To Rollout Uniforms For Magistrates To Boost Public Trust

The Ugandan Judiciary is set to roll out official attire for all magistrates as part of efforts to enhance professionalism and public trust in the justice system. Previously, only judicial officers in the High Court and higher levels wore formal judicial robes.

November 28, 2024

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Speaker Among Condemns Ssemakadde’s Vulgar Remarks Against DPP Abodo

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has strongly criticized the use of vulgar language by Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde in his comments about Frances Abodo, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The controversial remarks, which included offensive references to Abodo’s

November 27, 2024

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Attorney General Kiwanuka Declares Homeschooling Unlawful,Cautions Parents

Uganda’s Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has clarified that homeschooling is not legally recognized under the country’s current education laws. Speaking during discussions on the National Teachers Bill, 2024, Kiwanuka stated that existing legislation mandates that all children must attend formal schools, leaving

November 26, 2024

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Pollution Dispute: Minister Mutasingwa Orders For Closure Of Pramukh Steel &Victoria Plastics, Sparking Investors Outcry

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended the operations of Pramukh Steel Limited, a major steel manufacturer, over allegations of polluting the River Nile. The suspension, announced in a statement on November 22, 2024, follows mounting complaints from local communities about

November 25, 2024

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UPDF Speaks About 400 Ritual Sacrifice Claims Over Karuma Bridge Reopening

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has strongly refuted rumors circulating on social media alleging that 400 human sacrifices are required before the reopening of Karuma Bridge in Northern Uganda. Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the UPDF’s 4th Infantry Division, addressed

November 23, 2024

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Hard Times: Sudhir’s Kampala Parents Teachers Protest Over Poor Pay,Working Conditions

Teachers at Kampala Parents School have gone on strike, citing delayed salaries, low wages, and allegations of preferential treatment of Indian staff as key grievances. The protest has sparked widespread concern, especially given the school’s status as one of Uganda’s most prestigious

November 23, 2024

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What Dr. Hamis Kiggundu Can Learn from Fellow Billionaire Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

Ham Kiggundu has been in the news recently over controversies surrounding the Nakivubo Stadium redevelopment. The Catholic Church expressed displeasure with him over a blocked road leading to one of its facilities, sparking discontent among various stakeholders, including KCCA, vendors, and other

November 22, 2024

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Dr Besigye,Obeid Lutale Remanded To Prison Over Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, and his associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been remanded to prison by the General Court Martial on charges linked to national security and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

November 20, 2024

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Immigration Stuck With 15,000 Incomplete Passports Backlog

The Directorate of Immigration is grappling with a backlog of 15,000 incomplete passports due to errors made by applicants during the application process. Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, revealed this during a press briefing in Naguru on

November 19, 2024

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Constrained: Ugandan Tea Farmers Seek UGX 126 Billion Government Bailout Amid Sector Crisis

Tea farmers in Uganda have called on the government for a UGX 126 billion bailout to save the struggling sector from potential collapse, as declining global tea prices force some farmers to abandon their plantations. Onesimus Matsiko, the Chairman of the Tea

November 18, 2024

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