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Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court has dismissed common nuisance charges against 14 members of the former opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction. The charges were dropped on Wednesday by chief magistrate Ronald Kayizzi after the prosecution repeatedly failed to produce witnesses during scheduled hearings. Among the acquitted were …

The director of a Russian travel agency arrested on charges of international LGBT extremism died Dec 29 while in custody in Moscow, OVD-Info reports. Andrei Kotov, 48, was found dead around 4 a.m. at the Vodnik pretrial detention center, where he was awaiting trial on charges of supporting an international …

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Justice Frances Abodo, has rejected proposals from Members of Parliament to take over cases involving civilians being charged before the Court Martial. Abodo cited constitutional limitations and the need to respect judicial boundaries. Speaking during her appearance before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee on …

Eron Kiiza, the lawyer of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who was recently convicted and sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt, has vowed not to apologize to the general court-martial to secure his freedom. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network from Kitalya Min Max Prison, where he is currently …

Following a series of engagements in the United Arab Emirates, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), [Your Name], concluded the visit by meeting with key leaders of the NUP UAE Chapter. The meeting, held yesterday, was a significant moment to discuss the chapter’s progress, challenges, and the welfare …

In a powerful and impassioned address to the nation, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called upon Ugandans to take the first critical step in reclaiming their country by verifying their voter details and preparing to participate in what he terms the “protest vote” against President Yoweri Museveni’s …

In 2024, Uganda Airlines recorded a loss of UGX 237.854 million, marking a 25.6% reduction from the UGX 324.940 million loss reported in 2023. While this reduction might seem like progress, it raises broader questions about governance, leadership, and economic sustainability within Uganda’s public sector enterprises. Uganda faces significant economic …

Opinion by Alexander Luyima Uganda has once again found itself at the center of international embarrassment due to the reckless and arrogant behavior of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The most recent tweet from Mr. Museveni’s son, openly defying Parliament and branding its members as “clowns,” is not only a blatant disregard …

A group of youth activists have called upon the judiciary to break its silence on human rights violations, particularly when Ugandans are prosecuted in military courts. The activists claim that the judiciary’s inaction and silence have enabled prolonged injustices, persecution, and subjugation of civilians, activists, and political dissidents in military …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) is in mourning following the violent murder of one of its dedicated activists, Nimusiima Anselm, in Katenga, Mitooma District. The tragic incident occurred on Friday night, leaving the community and party members in shock and grief. Nimusiima, a 28-year-old boda-boda rider from Ishaka town, was …