The judiciary has appointed twenty-five judicial officers at different levels to dispense justice to Ugandans and reduce on the case backlogs. In a message released by Judicial service commission, the newly appointed officers range from the senior principal magistrates grade l, acting chief magistrates, principal magistrates grade 1,and senior magistrates grade 1. The Ugandan constitution…
A recent whistleblower report submitted to the Inspector General of Government (IGG) has accused Ismail Mulindwa the Director of Basic and Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education and Sports, of manipulating his official age in order to extend his stay in public office well beyond the mandatory retirement The report, dated September 9, 2024,…
The High Court in Kampala has quashed a resolution made by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to cancel the freehold interest of The Registered Trustees of Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal in a property housing Bat Valley Primary School. The decision issued on Friday by the Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana arises from a successful application…
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Prof. Muhwezi Moses as the Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS). His appointment is on a five-year contract term, effective immediately according to a letter dated November 3, 2024, and signed by the President. Prof. Muhwezi, who has been serving as the acting principal since May 13, 2023, becomes…
In a daring intervention, boda-boda riders in Namuwongo A Zone, Makindye Division, thwarted an armed robbery attempt at Mama-Mia Supermarket on Bukasa Road. The suspects, identified as Edwin Lukwago and Ezekiel Asiimwe, were apprehended by the riders after a high-speed chase, according to Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire. The foiled robbery occurred around…
Two African Union soldiers were killed and a third one injured by an al-Shabab mortar attack Sunday on their base inside the perimeters of Mogadishu’s international airport. A statement by the head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mohamed El-Amine Souef…
The former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) top officials have been granted bail by the Kasangati Chief Magistrate’s Court after spending two weeks in Luzira prison facing charges of manslaughter and negligence. Dorothy Kisaka, the former KCCA Executive Director; Engineer David Luyimbazi, the deputy Executive Director; and Dr. Daniel Okello, the former Director of Public…
The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr. Plus Bigirimana was on Friday night in a jovial mood as he addressed Judicial Officers at the inaugural Uganda Judicial Officers Association Dinner, held at the beautiful Conference Hall, at the Supreme Court Building. Dr Bigirimana expressed his joy at seeing the dinner take place in the new…
After a challenging three-week detention, a prominent Indian-Swiss businesswoman has been granted bail by a Ugandan Court. However, she remains in Uganda as charges against her persist, despite the lack of evidence. Detained since October 1, 2024, she faced allegations of kidnapping and intent to murder Mr. Menaria, a former employee of the Oswal family.…
In a landmark recognition of Uganda’s digital transformation efforts, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has been awarded the prestigious International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Africa Recognition Award 2024 for her exceptional contributions to digital advancement in the region. The continental award, announced at the annual ICDL Africa…
