Oryem explained that Uganda’s decision to align with BRICS — a bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — was driven by the need to protect the country from unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union.
In his ruling, Brig. Mugabe stated that the UPDF Act grants the Court Martial jurisdiction over offenses committed both in Uganda and abroad. He dismissed the objections, ruling that the accused must take a plea.
Benson Ojok Egwor, a resident of Abwoc B Cell and chairman of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party for Inomo Eastern Ward, expressed his disappointment with local leadership for neglecting the area. He emphasized that residents are unable to access health facilities, urging leaders to intervene and address the issue.
Kalali contends that Kiiza’s arrest and sentencing violated his rights as a lawyer and undermined his client's right to legal representation. He argues that Kiiza was denied a fair hearing, as no charges were prepared, read out, or defended before his conviction and sentencing.
During the hearing on Monday, presided over by Justice Samuel Emokor, the diocese’s prime witness, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, Bishop of Kigezi Diocese, presented 30 additional witnesses, including local Christians and community leaders, to testify against Serikare.
On Sunday, Lt. Col. Ndjike Kaiko Guillaume, the FARDC spokesperson for North Kivu province, announced the launch of “Operation Caterpillar 2,” an offensive aimed at dislodging M23 rebels from their positions across the province.
The project is supported by the Italian government through the Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project II (KIDP II). Works are expected to be completed in eighteen months.
In his ruling, Brig. Mugabe stated that the UPDF Act grants the Court Martial jurisdiction over offenses committed both in Uganda and abroad. He dismissed the objections, ruling that the accused must take a plea.
Alfred Omony, the Kitgum District Fisheries Officer and Production Officer attributed the shortage to the devastating effects of climate change, which have disrupted fish farming operations.
Moyo District Sports Officer Wilson Edema shared in an interview with Uganda Radio Network that they aim for each group member to contribute at least UGX 5,000. Edema also plans to engage local leaders across 250 villages to collect a minimum contribution of UGX 5,000 per household to bolster the initiative.
This follows the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development decision to approve UNOC’s application for the renewal of the Kasuruban Contract Area (KSCA) exploration license earlier this month, for an additional two years.
For the past ten years, the government has been promising vendors and leaders that it would construct a modern market, but to date, nothing has been done.