Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called on all members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to rally behind lawyer Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The parliamentary seat fell vacant last month following the death of Muhammad Ssegirinya, who had represented the constituency …

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has issued a circular to all prosecutors with guidance on implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment that prohibits the trial of civilians in military courts. According to Circular No. 1/2025, the Supreme Court’s ruling, delivered on January 31, 2025, mandates that all …

At least 950 voters in three cells in the Nyendo-Mukungwe division in Masaka City are in panic over the mysterious deletion of their polling stations from the Electoral Commission’s registers. The affected voters are residents of Kinsadde, Bujja-Njeru located in Nyendo ward and Kitovu Hospital gate cell in Ssenyange ward. For …

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has presented a series of oversight reports scrutinizing government investments, raising concerns over how billions of taxpayers’ money have been allocated to projects with questionable returns.   The reports, tabled before Parliament, assess investments in Atiak Sugar Factory, DEI Bio Pharma Ltd, …

Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has once again made headlines, this time with the arrest of some staff from the Accountant General’s Office. While such actions may seem like a step toward accountability, a deeper analysis exposes a systemic crisis of corruption, nepotism, and political interference that has plagued the country’s …

The Ugandan government’s recent approval of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy is a landmark decision that aims to integrate pre-primary education into the formal education system. While the move is intended to standardize early learning and improve access, it raises several concerns, especially regarding the role of …

Subject: Choosing the Best Subject Combination for a Successful Future Dear Senior Five Students, Parents, and School Administrators, Congratulations to all students who have successfully completed their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and are now stepping into a new academic journey at the Higher Secondary (A-Level) stage. This is a …

UK’s Citizenship Ban for Illegal Entrants: A Justified Deterrent or an Unjust Punishment? The UK Home Office has stirred controversy with its recent policy change, which states that individuals who entered the country illegally will “normally” be refused British citizenship—even if they have lived in the UK for years and …

On Tuesday, an aide from Besigye’s political movement, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), told the BBC: “We believe he is protesting because he should not still be in prison – he should be home.” The detention sparked widespread condemnation and fears of a clandestine exchange of intelligence between the two …

Kampala lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been chosen as the National Unity Paltform-NUP flag bearer for the Kawempe North By-election. He was declared flag bearer on Tuesday by the Election Management Committee at the NUP party headquarters in Kavule, Makerere. Last week, Luyimbazi and nine others faced off in a debate at the party …