Two UPDF soldiers have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye for fraud related offences. Major Kapalaga Lubega attached to Uganda People’s Defence Air forces (UPDAF) and Caroline Kyakabale a former Human Resource Manager in charge of civilian personnel, appeared before Chairman Lt Gen Andrew Gutti and denied …

The Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura has appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye as substantive police spokesperson, replacing Andrew Felix Kaweesi who was gunned down last Friday. This appointment is contained in a radio message sent and a notice signed by General Kale Kayihura Kasingye, …

The High Court in Kampala has summoned Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko to respond to claims  by Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) official Ingrid Turinawe that he is responsible for her damaged reputation, that cost her in a bid to represent Uganda in the East African Legislative Assembly. Deputy Registrar Alex …

Two Makerere University law dons have dragged government to the Constitutional Court accusing it of failing to put in place laws legalizing abortions. Prof. Ben Twinomugisha and Dr. Rose Nakayi together of Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD)  have asked the court to issue an order compelling the …

A universal urge to immortalise persons and achievements The urge to put a human face to national achievements with a view to immortalise the person’s association to the achievement appears universal. The avenue mostly used in this enterprise is monumental art in recognition of its latent power to influence mindsets …

20% decline in supply at Mombasa auction in first 10 weeks of 2017 pushes prices up Prices of tea at the Mombasa Auction, the world’s second largest selling centre have been high this selling season – at US$3 per kg in the first 10 weeks of 2017 compared to US$2 …

Five juveniles charged together with Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere in the Kasese murder, terrorism and treason case, have also been granted mandatory bail by Jinja Court Chief Magistrate Francis Kaggwa.  They have been on remand since December last year. The juveniles Phasimwa Lyahinda,  Crispo Muhindo,  VincentMasereka,  Dan Bwambale , and …

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has embarked on a comprehensive program aimed at reducing the burden of the sickle cell disease in the country. While presenting a statement before parliament on the burden of the disease in the country, Minister Dr.Jane Ruth Aceng said the program will involve testing of new born …

Jinja High Court  Judge Eva Luswata has granted bail to Rwenzururu Prime Minister Thembo Kitsumbire. According to his Lawyer Samuel Muyizzi, the premier was ordered to sign a court cash bond of sh75 million and his sureties were also bonded at sh100 million. He is now on his way to Kampala. …

Uganda Government has seized copies of the book “Controlling Consent” by Centre for Basic Research (CBR) for what it called false declaration. The authors are accused of having falsely declared that the book is an education book when it is a political book. The book, edited by Makerere Law Professor J …