Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
The association alleged that the journalists were detained as Major Echeru escorted Gen. Birungi and that security personnel confiscated their work equipment, including mobile phones and cameras. The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has condemned the detention of three journalists by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) at Makindye Military Barracks, describing the arrests as an […]
Seven senior officials from Uganda’s Parliament have been remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, after appearing before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on corruption-related charges. The officials appeared in court following investigations by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), which has accused them of embezzlement, causing financial loss to the government, and money laundering. […]
“It is therefore extremely unfair for sympathisers of the applicant to wage war against judicial officers, state prosecutors or other court users for maintaining integrity in handling the matter without any ill will; especially without proof,” she said. Grade One Magistrate Sheilah Gloria Atim has condemned social media attacks directed at her and other judicial […]
The petitioner further alleges that at St. Raphael Primary School Bulinda “B” (N–Z), Kibirige’s votes were increased from 71 to 271, which he also claims exceeded the total votes cast. A former candidate for the Kalisizo Town Council LC5 councillor seat in Kyotera District has petitioned the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kyotera, seeking to overturn […]
Matembe has been today arraigned before the Luzira Grade One Magistrate’s Court, where she was formally charged and remanded to Luzira Prison until July 1, 2026. A 73-year-old former Uganda Ethics and Integrity Minister, Miria Matembe, has been formally charged with promoting sectarianism over remarks she allegedly made on an online media platform. According to […]
“The prosecution evidence did not attain the standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt,” the justices ruled, adding that the evidence of identification was unsafe to sustain a conviction. The Court of Appeal has quashed the murder convictions of two men, a father and his son who had each been sentenced to 45 years in prison […]
According to information available, the incident occurred when the attendant erroneously dispensed diesel into Mugumya’s petrol-powered Subaru Forester. Stabex Petrol Station in Kisoro has paid UGX 4 million in compensation to Kisoro-based journalist Mugumya Simon after one of its fuel attendants mistakenly filled his Subaru Forester with diesel instead of petrol, resulting in engine damage. […]
The court directed the Assistant Registrar to issue a renewed warrant of arrest and detention against Mugoya and ordered him to pay the costs of both the reference proceedings and the execution application. The High Court of Uganda’s Land Division has ordered the issuance of a renewed warrant of arrest and detention in civil prison […]
The Inspectorate of Government said the case highlights its continued efforts to combat corruption, strengthen accountability and protect public resources from abuse. The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded four senior officials from Kalungu District to Luzira Prison over allegations of causing a financial loss of more than sh531m to the Government of Uganda. Chief Magistrate Peter […]
Lukwago is facing charges of misprision of treason following his reported abduction from his home in Wakaliga by armed security operatives. Prosecutors allege that the circumstances surrounding the incident are connected to the case now before the court. Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera has dismissed a bail application filed by former Kampala Lord Mayor and […]
