Current Affairs
FDC Calls for Equal Enforcement of Assembly Laws
The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has convicted Sheikh Umaru Muwonge of aggravated trafficking in children and sentenced him to two years, three months and 22 days, the period he had already spent on remand.
Read More »Court Convicts Sheikh Umar of Aggravated Trafficking, Sentences Him to Time Served
The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has convicted Sheikh Umaru Muwonge of aggravated trafficking in children and sentenced him to two years, three months and 22 days, the period he had already spent on remand.
Read More »Heavy Security Deployment at Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Premises
There is heavy security deployment at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom (BKK) headquarters in Hoima, with anti-riot police and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)
Read More »Concerns Raised Over Misuse of Loan Funds by Local Officials
Government is spending billions of shillings servicing loans whose proceeds are allegedly being misused or stolen by some local government officials, State Minister for Finance
Read More »Old Mutual Uganda Launches Thrive Wellness App
Old Mutual Uganda has launched “Thrive by Old Mutual”, a wellness application designed to help users improve their physical, financial, and mental wellbeing.
Read More »FDC Calls for Equal Enforcement of Assembly Laws, Review of Political Cases
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused the government and security agencies of selectively enforcing laws governing public demonstrations,
Read More »Government Tasked to Utilize TRIPS Flexibilities to Improve Access to Medicines
Government has been urged to embrace local pharmaceutical innovations and fully exercise TRIPS flexibilities including compulsory licensing, parallel importation, and leveraging Uganda's special status as a Least Developed Country (LDC) to improve access to affordable medicines.
Read More »Supreme Court Upholds 20 Year Jail Term for Kasiwukira Murder Convicts
Supreme Court in Kampala has confirmed a 20-year jail term handed to Jaden Ashraf a Police Constable Jaden and his 50-year-old girlfriend Sandrah Nakungu for the murder of businessman Eriya Sebunya Bugembe also Known as Kasiwukira.
Read More »Lawyers Challenged to Embrace AI Responsibly
Uganda's legal profession has been challenged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies while putting in place strong ethical, cybersecurity and accountability safeguards to protect public trust.
Read More »Makerere Introduces Supplementary Exams for Students with Retakes
Makerere University is offering supplementary examinations to final-year students with retakes so that students don’t wait for an additional academic year to complete their degrees.
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Security Forces Vacate Bunyoro Kingdom Premises
Police and military personnel have vacated the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom premises in Hoima after nearly two weeks of heightened deployment and surveillance following renewed leadership tensions within the Kingdom.
