In a call to inspire ethical leadership among Uganda’s youth, Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu encouraged student leaders to adopt biblical teachings as the foundation of their leadership philosophies. Speaking at a patriotism training program at Nkumba University on January 13, 2025, the high-ranking military official emphasized the importance of integrity, service, and community in building…
The 75th graduation ceremony at Makerere University was a proud moment for numerous students, including legal professionals Paul Keishaari and Ronald Kayizzi, who earned Master of Laws (LL.M) degrees. The event celebrated the perseverance and dedication of graduates across various disciplines, underscoring Makerere University’s role as a hub of academic excellence. Mr Keishaari, a Legal…
Prominent former Makerere University Guild President and vocal government critic, George Okurapa, has died in Toronto, Canada. His passing was confirmed by his wife, Edinah, who revealed he succumbed to cardiac arrest at home. The news was shared by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss. He highlighted Okurapa’s…
Agnes Nandutu ,former Minister for Karamoja Affairs, has been ordered by the Anti-Corruption Court to present her defense in an ongoing corruption case involving the alleged misuse of government resources. On January 10, 2025, Lady Justice Jane Kajuga Okuo ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Nandutu to warrant her response to the charges. Nandutu…
The chief of defence forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has officially deactivated his widely recognized Twitter account. Known for its significant influence, the account boasted over one million followers since its creation in 2014 and frequently featured his perspectives, updates, and occasionally contentious remarks. On January 10, 2025,…
The government has proposed an additional loan of €45 million (approximately UGX171.5 billion) from the French Development Agency (AFD) to address pressing water and sanitation challenges in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the proposal to Parliament’s National Economy Committee, emphasizing the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to…
RBuganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi has granted bail to seven activists accused of causing a public nuisance. The activists Godwin Toko, George Victor Otheino, Agather Atuhaire, Mubala Akram Obed, Soita Khatondi Wepukulu, Aloikin Praise Opoloje, and Norah Kobusinge were apprehended on Thursday while protesting the trial of civilians in the military court. The…
Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, has passed away at Lubaga Hospital in Kampala after a prolonged illness. He was 35 years old. Born in 1988 in Masaka District, Ssegirinya rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent political figure in Uganda. He first gained public attention as a frequent caller on…
In a heartfelt homecoming, Elison Karuhanga paid tribute to two towering legal figures whose legacies continue to shape Uganda’s legal profession and inspire future generations. Surrounded by the warmth and grace of Kisoro’s community, Karuhanga honored the late Justice Herbert Ntabgoba and Justice Joseph Mulenga, whose unparalleled contributions to law and justice resonate far beyond…
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has raised concerns over the government’s resistance to their efforts to facilitate the export of Ugandan doctors to countries such as the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States. Despite a significant demand for their expertise abroad, UMA claims that bureaucratic obstacles have stalled progress in creating a formal framework…
