The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has bestowed the Radical New Bar Demilitarization Award upon Senior Counsel Ladislaus Kiiza Rwakafuuzi in recognition of his relentless fight against the unlawful prosecution of civilians in military courts. This honor cements his legacy as a fearless defender of justice, whose work has reshaped Uganda’s legal landscape. For over four…
Uganda Airlines has temporarily suspended its flights to Kinshasa following violent protests that erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The unrest, which targeted foreign embassies, was sparked by growing frustration over the escalating conflict in Goma and the perceived inaction of the international community. Protesters took to the streets, blocking roads, burning tires,…
Ambassadors from Uganda and Rwanda have called for the promotion of cross-border trade as a catalyst for regional development and stronger bilateral ties. During the Kampala-Kigali Expo on January 26, 2025, Uganda’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Adonia Ayebare, emphasized the importance of establishing policies that simplify and enhance trade between the two countries. “Cross-border trade is…
Ugandans have been implored to continue joining the money economy to improve their livelihoods. This remark was made by the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces ( UPDF) H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as he officiated at the celebrations to mark the 39th NRM/NRA Victory Day…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished officers, Mr. James Francis Natukunda, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Natukunda, who served as a Principal Geologist, was a pillar in Uganda’s energy sector, with a…
After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, the Supreme Court is poised to issue a landmark decision on the constitutionality of trying civilians in military courts. The ruling, set for January 31, 2025, has been closely watched as a potential turning point in the interpretation of judicial authority and human rights protections in Uganda. The…
The High Court’s Commercial Division has directed the Ugandan government to restore land titles to OpecPrime Properties Limited and awarded the company Shs1 billion in damages following a breach of a settlement agreement tied to the Nakawa-Naguru Satellite City project. In a ruling issued on January 20, 2025, Justice Harriet Grace Magala found that the…
Renowned Ugandan artist Mansur Ssemanda, popularly known as King Saha, has faced an unexpected setback as his much-anticipated concert, scheduled for Friday, January 24th, has been postponed. The Uganda Police cited concerns over the structural integrity of the venue, Lugogo Cricket Oval, as the reason for the decision. According to a statement issued by Police…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, has requested the parliamentary committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to postpone a meeting initially planned for Monday, January 20, 2025. In a letter sent over the weekend, Oboth-Oboth explained that the Ministry would be unable to attend due to a conflicting engagement with the Cabinet.…
In a high-stakes operation, a joint team of police, the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), and local leaders dismantled a criminal hideout in the Lubigi swamp. The gang, notorious for terrorizing commuters through violent robberies and phone snatching, had set up grass shelters as their base of operations. Police spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma revealed that…
