DPP Jane Frances Abodo Issues Circular Halting Military Trials of Civilians, Orders Transfer to Civilian Courts Following Supreme Court Ruling
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,…
950 Voters in Masaka Panic as Polling Stations Mysteriously Disappear from Electoral Register
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…
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi Exposes Shs1.5 Trillion Government Spending on Questionable Investments
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.…
Opinion: Uganda’s Ministry of Finance – A Web of Corruption, Nepotism, and Unsolved Scandals
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…
Opinion: Uganda’s New Early Childhood Education Policy – A Step Forward or a Setback?
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…
An Open Letter to Senior Five Fresh Students, Parents, and Schools
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…
UK’s Citizenship Ban for Illegal Entrants: A Justified Deterrent or an Unjust Punishment?
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…
Jailed Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Begins Hunger Strike
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…
The Hidden Crisis in Uganda’s Ride-Hailing Industry: When Convenience Becomes a Risk.
By Amiri Wabusimba. As app-based transport services revolutionize urban mobility across Uganda and globally, the promise of convenience, affordability, and transparency has become their cornerstone. In Uganda, platforms like Uber, Safe Boda, and Faras…
Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi Secures NUP Flag for Kawempe North By-Election
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…
