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Mbale District Officials Demand Accountability For Mismanaged Wetland Restoration Funds

Mbale District leaders have mounted pressure on Charles Wakubye, the District Environmental Officer, accusing him of misappropriating funds meant for implementing an environmental management program. The program was designed to provide alternative livelihoods for individuals who had been growing rice in the wetlands under the Khamoto rice-growing scheme in Bungokho Sub-County. In January and February…

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VIDEO: Public Outcry as Butaleja DPC is Accused of Running a Corrupt ‘Bond for Pay’ Racket

Residents of Butaleja District have raised a massive outcry, petitioning various offices across the country to intervene in what they describe as rampant extortion by the district police, allegedly led by District Police Commander (DPC) SP Jennifer Ayesiga Nyangoma. The residents have appealed to district and Bukedi regional authorities, accusing the police of orchestrating false…

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Evicted Mukono Residents Petition LoP Ssenyonyi, Demand Compensation For Railway Land

Hundreds of residents in Mukono District have called on the government to fulfill its promise of compensation after they were forcefully evicted from land surrounding the railway line. Led by Opposition Leader in Parliament (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi, the affected residents petitioned the government, expressing frustration over the loss of their homes and livelihoods. Speaking to…

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Ssemakadde’s Fiery Speech That Sparked Tension With Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo

A dramatic confrontation unfolded at the 2025 New Law Year event on February 7 when president of Uganda law society Isaac Ssemakadde forcefully took the podium after being unexpectedly removed from the list of speakers. His exclusion, ordered by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, came amid accusations that Ssemakadde had previously insulted and demeaned the Judiciary.…

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Money Heist: Accountant General, BoU Officials Remanded Over 60Bn Fraud Scandal

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded nine high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Uganda (BoU) over allegations of orchestrating a Shs60 billion financial fraud. The accused face multiple charges, including money laundering, electronic fraud, abuse of office, and causing financial loss. Among those charged are Accountant General Lawrence Ssemakula,…

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