In an unprecedented and controversial move, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) Council has expelled its President, Isaac Ssemakadde Kimeze, and Vice President, Anthony Asiimwe, citing gross misconduct. “In order to restore public trust and confidence in Uganda Law Society and the Legal profession in Uganda we resolve as follows: Expel the President of the Uganda […]
Fear has shocked the technical staff in Arua City after learning about the brutal killing of one of them, Dr. Paul Drilaba, the District Health Officer (DHO). According to police, the tragic incident occurred on Saturday November 23, 2024 in Oyeku village, Ombokoro parish in Ajia sub-county. Dr. Drilaba (55), was attacked and killed while […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recalled Dickson Ogwang Okul, the Foreign Service Officer Grade II from his posting at the Ugandan Mission in South Sudan. Amb. Ogwang has been recalled back to the Ministry’s Headquarters in Kampala with immediate effect. “You should therefore hand over office by Section F-d of the Uganda Public Service […]
The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Julius Mugabi, the Body Guard of musician Patrick Mulwana commonly known as Alien Skin on charges of causing grievous harm. Mugabi is jointly charged with Alien Skin in this case which is the second case file being instituted against him (Alien Skin) besides the one of robbery of […]
A section of teachers of Kampala Parents School, on Friday, staged a protest citing poor pay. Holding placards and chanting slogans, the teachers staged the protest within the school premises. Some of the teachers said they wanted the owner, Sudhir Ruparelia, to address them. However, the protest was brought to an end after the heavy police deployment. […]
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba and three Generals have survived an accident in Nakasongola district along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The accident occurred on Friday at Namunsaala village in Katuugo town council. According to Sam Twineamazima the Savannah Regional Police Spokesperson, the accident occurred when the driver of the bus registration number UAQ […]
Graduate unemployment in Uganda remains a pressing issue, with figures reported by various experts as high as 80 per cent. However, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) states that the graduate unemployment rate currently stands at 15.2 per cent. Speaking at a high-level meeting held at Makerere University on November 21, 2024, UBOS Deputy Executive […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has Pardoned 19 supporters of the National Unity Platform who have been serving a three-month jail term handed to them by the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of Treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition. Those pardoned are, Rashid Ssegujja, Robert Christopher Rugumayo, Muhydin Kakooza, Simon Kijambu, Abdul Matovu, Olivia Lutaaya, […]
Supreme Court Justice Dr Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye is currently living in exile, fearing for her life due to ongoing threats, according to documents obtained by Uganda Radio Network (URN). The documents, including a series of emails, written by Washington-based law firm Covington & Burling LLP outline the situation in which Kisaakye is living. “Justice Kisaakye […]
Makumbi, together with some other NUP councilors went ahead to kneel down on the ground as they appreciated President Museveni’s NRM government for wholeheartedly giving Mukono municipality a World Bank project of sh154bn without minding about the municipality’s current leadership’s political affiliations. Mukono Municipality National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders have defied the district party boss, […]
