These include sh36.8m paid to Kaddunabbi as leave allowance, sh87.2m paid as compensation for leave not taken, and sh57.4m linked to travel allowances for activities of the Africa Reinsurance Corporation. A forensic audit commissioned by the Auditor General has raised serious concerns about financial and administrative practices at the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), placing former […]
Kazimba maintained that the shrine’s identity is inseparable from its historical significance and that attempts to rename it distort the story of the martyrs. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has dismissed claims by some individuals seeking to rename the Uganda Martyrs Site from Namugongo to Nakiyanja, insisting that the […]
Yet even as bishop, his relationship with UCU continued. The House of Bishops appointed him to the University’s Council, where he contributed to governance and development initiatives. For retired Bishop James William Ssebaggala, the story of his life and ministry cannot be told without mentioning Bishop Tucker Theological College and its successor, Uganda Christian University (UCU). […]
The famous holy water well, which pilgrims traditionally flock to during the celebrations, has also been closed and will remain inaccessible until after the commemorations. The roads leading to Namugongo are usually alive with songs, prayers and the steady footsteps of pilgrims making their way from across Uganda and beyond. Days before Uganda Martyrs Day, […]
The Parliamentary Appointments Committee has reportedly declined to approve the appointment of Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs, citing legal restrictions related to dual citizenship. Muganga was among several ministerial nominees who appeared before Parliament’s vetting committee on May 2 after President Yoweri Museveni unveiled his Cabinet selections for the 2026–2031 term. According […]
“The Board is confident that Dr. Sande’s expertise, leadership and institutional knowledge will ensure effective leadership at the Authority, maintain stability and steer the growth of the insurance sector during the transition period,” the statement said. The Board of Directors of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has appointed Dr. Protazio Sande as the Acting Chief […]
Born David Sifayo, Master Parrot rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, becoming one of Uganda’s most recognizable music stars. Uganda’s music fraternity is mourning the loss of veteran singer Master Parrot, who reportedly died following a road accident on the Kampala Northern Bypass on Monday evening. According to eyewitnesses, the Master […]
As higher education evolves, Prof. Kitayimbwa says UCU continues to adapt by equipping students with skills relevant to the modern world while maintaining a strong emphasis on discipline and character development. According to Rev. Prof. John Mulindwa Kitayimbwa, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), the institution stands […]
In his court filings, Kaddunabbi argues that the process leading to the Board’s decision was unfair and failed to accord him procedural justice. Former Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega has taken legal action against the regulator, challenging the decision not to renew his contract after serving at the helm of […]
Legal analysts warn that increasing the jurisdiction of lower courts without proportionately expanding human resources could simply transfer case backlogs from one level of the justice system to another. The recent amendment to Uganda’s Magistrates Courts Act is expected to shift thousands of cases from the High Court to lower courts in a bid to […]