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Over the past few days, alarming reports have surfaced about a growing campaign to expose and deport undocumented Ugandans in the United States. It is deeply disturbing that this movement is allegedly being pushed by fellow Ugandans, turning against their own brothers and sisters.   A list of undocumented individuals …

Dr Kizza Besigye will only leave prison in a coffin, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said, describing the former personal doctor of his father and bush war hero as a “traitor.”   In a message shared by his public relations and information manager, Colonel Chris Magezi, on X, Muhoozi – who …

In a landmark ruling delivered today, Justice Monica Mugenyi of the Supreme Court upheld the unconstitutionality of the section 117(1)(h) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act, which previously allowed military courts to try civilians.   The decision comes after an appeal filed by the Attorney General in 2022 …

The Inspector of Courts have exonerated Buganda Road Chief Magistrate, Ronald Kayizzi of any wrong doing in the decision that sanctioned charges of alleged forgery and uttering a false document. In August 2024, Kayizzi sanctioned criminal charges against city lawyers Robert Ssenfuka and Umar Nyanzi directed them to appear and …

The President, who in 1981 went to bush to restore democracy in the country and has lived castigating predecessors such as Idi Amin for defiling the Temple of Justice, argued that this decision was a setback for the country’s efforts to curb crime and protect national security. President Museveni has …

Opposition party leaders have voiced concerns about the ongoing voter registration update exercise, questioning its fairness and alleging that the incumbent party is using its position to control the process. The exercise, which includes registration, updating voter information, and transferring polling stations, began on Monday, January 20, and will continue …

In a democracy, words matter—especially when spoken by those in power. For decades, Ugandans have watched Mr. Museveni’s leadership evolve, but one undeniable truth remains: his words and actions rarely align. His shifting rhetoric exposes a leader whose grip on power has transformed from a promise of democracy to a …

By Amiri Wabusimba. The 39th anniversary of Uganda’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) Liberation Day that was celebrated in Mubende District, presented a reflective moment on the country’s journey since its liberation. President Yoweri Museveni’s speech painted an optimistic picture, emphasizing the government’s commitment to economic empowerment and poverty eradication. He …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kick-started a process of selecting a party flag bearer to contest in the Kawempe North by-election. This is carried out in a formal statement calling for expression of interest from the political party members for the parliamentary seat and councillor for the Kazo-Angola Ward …

The High court in Lira has ordered the Attorney General to pay over Shs 236 million in taxed costs to Betty Akello and John Francis Ongia for lost livestock during the Lango sub-region insurgency. The case dates back to 2011 when Akello and Sam Obua, acting on behalf of 580 …