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In Uganda, a nation grappling with significant societal challenges amidst a relatively modest population of approximately 45 million, the structure and efficiency of its parliament have come under intense scrutiny. With over 520 members, Uganda boasts one of Africa’s largest parliaments, yet this abundance has not necessarily translated into effective …

In recent years, Uganda has faced significant challenges in maintaining its diplomatic presence across various countries, raising concerns about its international representation and the impact on national interests. The absence of ambassadors in crucial nations has exposed gaps in Uganda’s foreign policy strategy, disrupting bilateral relations and leaving Ugandan citizens …

It’s been almost a month since the arrest of three members of parliament: Cissy Namujju (Lwengo Woman), Yusuf Mutemebuli (Bunyole East), and Paul Akamba (Busiki County) on corruption charges. They were later joined by MPs Michael Mawanda (Igara East) and Ignatius Wamakuyu Mudimi (Elgon County). Akamba, Mawanda and Wamakuyu were …

A group including rights activists and a politician filed an appeal to Uganda’s Supreme Court on Thursday, the latest step in an ongoing legal challenge to a ruling upholding controversial anti-gay legislation adopted last year, their lawyer said. In April, the Constitutional Court threw out a challenge to the Anti-Homosexuality …

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced a probe into labour exporters allegedly withholding passports of applicants whom they have failed to secure jobs. The ministry through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) said it has received numerous complaints from Ugandans whose passports are being withheld by labour …

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is yet to sign tenancy agreements with cargo handling companies, ENHAS and DAS as they await a decision by the Chief Government Valuer. The authority’s Director General, Fred Bamwesigye made this revelation while meeting Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory …

The Entebbe Chief Magistrates Court has sentenced 24-year-old Tiktoker,  Edward Awebwa to six years in jail for having abused the President of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Awebwa, who had no lawyer, on Wednesday appeared before the Court presided over by the Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis who sentenced him …

Kigali has said it fully upheld its side of the agreement with Britain on deporting thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda. “Rwanda has fully upheld its side of the agreement, including with regard to finances, and remains committed to finding solutions to the global migration crisis, including providing safety, dignity …

In recent weeks, the conversation about corruption and how to combat it has dominated public discourse in Uganda. Sparked by a social media campaign in February that exposed corruption scandals within the Ugandan Parliament, this issue has gained substantial attention. President Museveni, responding to the public outcry, has recently reaffirmed …

The Police in Kampala are investigating a case in which a Canadian citizen Clifford Potter lost more than sh6 billion in a fake gold transaction. SSP Ayub Waisswa of the CID Kampala Metropolitan Police has written to a Kampala bank which hosts one of the two accounts of the accused …