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The recent revelation that Shs60 billion was paid to unknown individuals has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s financial sector, leading to the arrest of nine Ministry of Finance officials. While investigations are ongoing, emerging details suggest deep-rooted systemic flaws between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Uganda, raising concerns about accountability and oversight in the country’s financial management systems. The Role of the Management Information System At the heart of the scandal is the Management Information System (MIS), which falls directly under the Accountant General. The system, designed to streamline financial transactions and ensure transparency, appears to have been…

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) staged a dramatic walkout from the 2025 New Law Year event, following a contentious standoff with the judiciary. The walkout, led by ULS President Isaac K. Ssemakadde, underscored the deepening rift between the legal fraternity and the judiciary over issues of judicial accountability, selective justice, and repression of dissent. Tensions came to a head after Ssemakadde’s speech, which was originally scheduled to be delivered at the event, was inexplicably removed from the program by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo. The exclusion was perceived as an attempt to silence critical voices within the legal community, prompting an…

A tragic incident has unfolded at Tembo Steel Factory in Iganga District, eastern Uganda, where a supervisor was found dead in a bathroom under mysterious circumstances. The deceased, identified as Mr Jignesh Kumar Thakar Shashilkant, a 50-year-old Indian national, had shown no signs of illness or distress before his untimely death, according to sources within the factory. “He looked energetic and healthy when he arrived at work, but I was shocked to hear that he had passed away in the bathroom,” an anonymous source from the factory reported. According to the Busoga East Police spokesperson, Mr. Michael Kafayo, the lifeless…

For years, Kampala’s streets have been a chaotic dance of cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians, all vying for space. The city’s rapid urbanization had long outpaced its infrastructure, leaving non-motorized road users at constant risk. But now, the tides are turning. Amid the honking of matatus and the hurried steps of city dwellers, a new path is emerging—one that promises safety, sustainability, and a healthier way to move. The Kampala Flyover Project, with its Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) corridor, is reshaping the city’s landscape, prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists like never before. A Safe Haven for Walkers and Riders For years, commuting in…

Makerere University, Uganda’s premier institution of higher learning, is facing scrutiny after reports emerged that Quiin Abenakyo, former Miss Uganda and Miss World Africa 2018, was awarded a degree under questionable circumstances. Abenakyo, who pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Computing, graduated on January 18, 2019, with the full endorsement of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. However, new evidence suggests that her graduation did not meet the university’s academic requirements, raising concerns over special treatment and possible academic fraud. The Unresolved Retake Documents from Makerere University’s Academic Registrar’s office indicate that Abenakyo had a pending retake in Financial Management, a course…

A Ugandan rugby player who sought asylum in Wales has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being found guilty of raping a woman in Cardiff. Philip Pariyo, 32, who had claimed asylum in the UK on the grounds of facing persecution in Uganda, attacked the woman in June 2021. Cardiff Crown Court heard that he had built a close friendship with her before sexually assaulting her in a flat. Despite his repeated denials, a jury convicted him of rape in December 2024. Pariyo originally arrived in the UK in 2014 as part of the Ugandan…

The Education Policy Review Commission (EPRC) has put forth significant recommendations aimed at reforming Uganda’s education sector. Among the key proposals is the elimination of Primary Seven and the replacement of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) with school-based continuous assessments. The commission, led by former Education Minister Amanya Mushega, has compiled a report that the Ministry of Education will use to generate a Cabinet White Paper, which will guide discussions on potential sector reforms. Historical Context and Rationale for Reform This recommendation is not entirely new. In 2019, the World Bank suggested scrapping PLE to save approximately UGX 306.4 billion…

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice. This announcement marks a significant reshuffle in the country’s judicial system. Justice Flavian Zeija Replaces Retiring Justice Richard Buteera Justice Zeija, who previously served as the Principal Judge, will now take over from Justice Richard Buteera. Justice Buteera is set to retire in April this year upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Other Judicial Appointments Announced According to a press statement released on Thursday night by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)—the government body responsible for recruiting and disciplining judicial officers—President Museveni has made several…

Nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance have been formally charged with 11 counts, including money laundering, electronic fraud, causing financial loss, abuse of office, and corruption, in connection with the misappropriation of Shs60 billion from the Bank of Uganda. The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala remanded the accused following their arrest on Tuesday, marking a significant development in a case that had initially failed to prompt decisive action despite the Bank of Uganda’s acknowledgment of fraudulent activities. The charges stem from an extensive financial scheme involving the diversion of public funds meant for international debt servicing. Key Accused Officials…

Authorities yesterday conducted searches at the residences of nine senior finance ministry officials arrested on Tuesday over their alleged involvement in the UGX 6 billion Bank of Uganda (BOU) heist. The operation aimed to gather crucial evidence to strengthen the case against the suspects as detectives work to ensure their court arraignment within the mandatory 48-hour window. The arrested officials include Accountant General Lawrence Semakula, Principal Accountant Mubarak Nasamba, Commissioner Jennifer Muhuruzi, IT Systems Officer Paul Lumala, Accountant Bettina Nayebare, Senior IT Officer Tony Yawe, Senior Accountant Deborah Kusiima, Accountant Judith Ashaba, and IT Specialist Mark Kasiku. Investigators carried out…