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Lira City was thrown into political frenzy as Gender, Labour, and Social Development Minister Betty Amongi made a bold move to shift her voter registration from Akaidebe polling station in Minakulu, Oyam District, to Lira City. This strategic relocation signals her intent to contest for the Lira City Woman MP seat in the 2026 general elections, a direct challenge to the incumbent, Health Minister Dr. Jane Aceng Ocero. Amongi, currently the Oyam South MP, officially registered at the Senior Quarters ‘A’ polling station in Lira City’s East Division, igniting waves of speculation and tension within political circles. Her confident declaration,…

The absence of Dr. Kizza Besigye at the General Court Martial today has intensified speculation about his legal fate following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional. Despite expectations, the General Court Martial did not reconvene, and Dr. Besigye, along with his aide Obeid Lutale, both held on remand, were not presented before the court. This development has fueled questions about whether Dr. Besigye will be formally discharged from the military court system as mandated by the Supreme Court. Prominent opposition figures, including Joseph Kabuleta, President of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue…

In a heartbreaking incident that has left many in mourning, Taka Florence, the beloved wife of Hon. Julius Maganda, tragically lost her life in a fatal road crash on February 2, 2025. The devastating accident occurred around 5:00 p.m. along the Kiwologoma-Kitukutwe road. According to reports, the crash involved two vehicles: a Toyota Premio (UAX 937P) and a Toyota Harrier (UAM 516B). Eyewitness accounts reveal that the Toyota Harrier had been pulled over to the roadside while Taka Florence, who was the co-driver, had stepped out to load food items purchased from a nearby stall. In a tragic turn of…

As the first term of the 2025 academic year commences, parents should prepare for higher tuition fees for students admitted to Senior One in both leading government and private secondary schools. The cost of enrollment at prestigious institutions such as King’s College Budo in Wakiso and Nabisunsa Girls’ Secondary School in Kampala is expected to approach UGX 4 million, inclusive of tuition and other school requirements. Senior One student at King’s College Budo will be required to pay UGX 2.7 million in tuition alone, while Nabisunsa Girls’ Secondary School has set its tuition fees at UGX 2.4 million. Similarly, Gombe…

A deeply spiritual night at Lower Worship Ministry in Busukuma, Wakiso district took an unexpected and rather unholy turn when a group of thugs, armed with pangas and a pistol, decided to crash the service—not for salvation, but for smartphones and cash. According to police reports, the divine disruption occurred at around 4:00 AM on Saturday when the armed gang emerged from within the congregation, brandishing weapons and demanding an “offering” that wasn’t exactly voluntary. “At first, I thought it was some kind of church drama—maybe a skit about the trials of Job,” said Ivan Kavuma, a bewildered worshipper. “But…

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed two senior judicial officers from the Judiciary Service after finding them guilty of abuse of judicial authority and insubordination. In its meetings held on January 9 and 21, 2025, the Commission concluded disciplinary proceedings against Her Worship Cissy Mudhasi Kawuma, Deputy Registrar, and Her Worship Ruth Nabaasa, Chief Magistrate, leading to their immediate dismissal under Article 148 of the Constitution. Findings Against Deputy Registrar Cissy Mudhasi Kawuma The Commission found that Kawuma unlawfully ordered the attachment of bank accounts belonging to Makerere University, the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, and a private individual…

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has emphasized the need for reliable and affordable electricity to unlock opportunities for businesses, schools, health facilities, and households across Uganda. He made these remarks while officiating at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Ncwera Mini Hydro-Power Project in Ruhinda North County, Mitooma District. The project is part of the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project implemented by the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) and funded under the ORIO Infrastructure Fund of the Netherlands. Tayebwa, who also serves as the area Member of Parliament, underscored the transformative impact of the project, stating that…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a firm directive ordering the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to revoke police bonds granted to officials suspected of corrupt practices related to the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in the Lango sub-region. The President made the announcement via his official Twitter (X) account, emphasizing the government’s commitment to accountability and zero tolerance for corruption. His directive follows a disturbing report submitted by the late Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka (RIP) on January 25, 2025, which exposed cases of extortion targeting PDM beneficiaries. “Any official who does not do their duty in prosecuting those thieves…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed his disappointment over the Supreme Court’s ruling that civilians found in possession of firearms should not be tried by the Military Court Martial. In a statement released after his return from wealth-creation inspection trips in Busoga and Lango, the President defended the military courts as a necessary tool for maintaining national security and stability. Museveni argued that trying armed civilians in military courts reinforces the civilian judicial system by ensuring that criminals wielding illegal firearms are dealt with effectively. He questioned why individuals who unlawfully acquire military-grade weapons should be exempt from being tried…

The Supreme Court in Kampala has issued a landmark ruling halting the trial of civilians before the General Court Martial, directing that all such cases be transferred to ordinary courts with the appropriate jurisdiction. In a majority decision by a panel of seven justices, Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo declared, “All ongoing trials involving civilians in the court martial must immediately cease and be transferred to ordinary courts of law.” This ruling marks a significant step in ensuring the protection of civilian legal rights and the proper separation of military and civil judicial functions. The justices underscored that military courts, including…