Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the death of Jacob Akansasira, a 40-year-old IT specialist at Kyambogo University. Akansasira, a resident of Kiwatule in Kampala, succumbed to injuries sustained in a mob attack in Namugongo. According to police spokesperson Rusoke Kituma, the incident began on December 1, 2024, when Akansasira and his family…
The Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among among other top government officials have mourned the passing of Hajj Ali Nganda, father to Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality. In a heartfelt message shared on her official X account, Among , Mathias Mpuuga and Erias Lukwago extended thier condolences…
A 24-year-old man, Kenneth Niwamanya, is facing charges of forging the signature of Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni. Prosecutors allege Niwamanya created counterfeit letters bearing the minister’s signature to appoint her as the patron of his organization, UMOJA Youth Initiative Development Uganda, and used them to solicit funding for an event at Kololo Ceremonial…
The Police Disciplinary Court in Mbarara has recommended the dismissal of four officers involved in a viral video that exposed excessive use of force during the arrest of Victoria Kabatoreine. The officers, identified as ASP Andrew Betunga, Detective Constables Darious Aharizira, Hope Nsasirwe, and Loyce Kiboneka, were filmed acting unprofessionally while apprehending Kabatoreine, sparking public…
In a major win for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), enforcement officers have intercepted a suspected smuggler attempting to evade UGX 1.9 billion in taxes on over 3,800 unregistered mobile phones. The arrest, carried out by URA’s elite Team One, followed a tip-off from a newly enlisted confidential informant. The raid occurred at a warehouse…
The Uganda Police Force has taken action against four of its officers after a viral video showing a woman being dragged through mud during an arrest ignited widespread public outrage. The incident, which occurred in Lubiri cell, Mbarara City, has drawn harsh criticism and renewed demands for police accountability and reform. In a statement released…
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming that civil courts lack the authority to hear appeals arising from military court decisions. This landmark ruling was issued by a panel of five Justices, led by Professor Lillian Tibatemwa, in the case of Lt. Ambrose Ogwang, a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer convicted of…
Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obed Kamulegeya Lutale, will remain in detention at Luzira Prison after being denied bail by the General Court Martial in Kampala. Their next court appearance is scheduled for January 7, 2025. During a hearing on December 10, 2024, the defence team sought to have Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua lead…
Ambassador Barbara Nekesa, the National Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has once again demonstrated her unwavering commitment to community development. During a vibrant fundraising event held on December 8, 2024, at God’s Property Church in Busia District, Nekesa mobilized an impressive UGX 15 million to support the church’s ministries and local development initiatives.…
Isaac Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has vehemently opposed the nomination of Anthony Conrad Kakooza as the ULS representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Citing serious concerns about Kakooza’s ability to uphold principles of natural justice, Ssemakadde declared the nomination unsuitable. Ssemakadde’s objections are rooted in an incident during Kakooza’s tenure…
