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18:57
18:57

UHRC Tribunal Dismisses Torture Case over Forgery

Jimmy Okwany, a teacher at Agwiciri primary school in Inomo Sub County in Apac district complained to the tribunal that on 19th August 2010, he was arrested and detained by police officers attached to Agwiciri police post on an allegation of assaulting his wife.
18:39
18:39

KCCA Deputy Lord Mayor, Four Others Remanded

The Court heard that the five women on February 17th 2025 participated in an unauthorized procession on Ben Kiwanuka Street in Kampala, in a manner that would cause danger or inconvenience to traffic.
18:01
18:01

High Court Reschedules Besigye's Case to Tomorrow

The case will be heard by Dr Douglas Singiza. It had earlier been fixed for next week.
17:47
17:47

Ebola Survivors Discharged Ministry of Health 2 1

While there are currently no positive cases, the outbreak declared on January 30th is not yet over as Aceng says they still have over a hundred contacts who have not yet completed their 21 days of follow-up. The Ministry had listed 265 contacts who were put under quarantine at various facilities in Jinja, Kampala and Mbale districts but ninety-one had completed their 21 days from exposure to a positive case on Monday.
17:42
17:42

Kawempe Muslim Wrangles: Sheikh Lunanoba, Others Face More Charges of Assaults Patrick Onyango 2 1

Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango stated that Sheikh Lunanoba and others were arrested at Kawempe Mosque after a dispute between two rival Muslim factions of Juma-Zukuli escalated into a physical altercation.
17:26
17:26

Kalangala Ferry Users Demand Night Trips to Ease Transport 1 1

the passengers who use the ferry services have appealed to the government to consider revising the vessels’ operation schedules and introducing night trips beyond 06 p.m. to ease the movement of goods and services between the Kalangala islands and the mainland.
17:10
17:10

Contacts of Ebola Patient in Mbale Discharged 1

According to Dan Mwayafu, the Acting Director of Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, all 24 individuals were tested and the results were negative.
16:58
16:58

Acholi Cultural Institution Rallies Subjects to Plant Trees 4 1

Spokesperson of Acholi Cultural Institution, Geoffrey Okello Okuna argued that chunks of land remain vacant in all districts in Acholi, something he says is attracting land grabbers, and increasing cases of land conflict.
16:54
16:54

Busoga Premier Challenges Men to Rally Against Child Marriages, Domestic Violence 2

Muvawala notes that, since the Kyabazinga is an international goodwill ambassador championing the need for fathers to be at the centre in safeguarding their families as key pillars in all aspects, all men should equally embrace this move since it presents girls as epicentres of sustainability rather than mere weak vessels at the mercy of abuse.
16:33
16:33

Ineffective Public Finance Management Stifling Africa’s Growth- Accountants 4 1

Edith Akorfa Akua Lumor, Director of Finance at the African Union Commission said Africa loses 88.6 Billion Dollars in illicit financial flows and 50 billion to corruption annually, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
16:24
16:24

Kizza Besigye’s Situation Alarming – Justice Minister 1

This was during Tuesday’s plenary sitting in which the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among questioned the government side about steps taken to comply with the Supreme Court directive of 31st January 2025, regarding the unconstitutional trial of civilians in military courts.
16:06
16:06

Fighting Between FARDC/Coalition, M23 Resumes on Northern Front 1

Explosions from heavy and light weapons were heard as far as Kanyabayonga, Kirumba, and Butsorovya, south of Lubero-center. Gunfire was also reported in Alimbongo and Kitsombiro. Sources from the area say the fighting has caused significant displacement of civilians.
16:01
16:01

DP Endorses Mubiru for Kawempe North By-election

The announcement was made by Kennedy Mutenyu, the head of DP’s election committee, at the party's headquarters on Balintuma Road, Mengo.
15:56
15:56

UPDF Deny Alleged Abduction of NUP’s Fred Nyanzi NUP Office 1 1 Top story

Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye, the UPDF Spokesperson, denied any knowledge of the UPDF’s involvement in the alleged abduction.
15:50
15:50

Standard Chartered Bank Fined UGX 60m For Cancelling Loan Offer

In her ruling, Justice Patricia Mutesi of the High Court found that Standard Chartered Bank errored when it cancelled a mortgage facility it had already granted to a couple; Peter Victor Kwagala and Priscilla Mbabazi.
15:45
15:45

Otunnu to Museveni: Leave Politics Aside and Consider Besigye’s Health Buganda Road Court 2 1

Otunnu’s call comes amidst concerns surrounding Besigye’s health after he was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in Bugolobi on Sunday.
15:26
15:26

Former IGP Cossy Odomel Dead 1 Top story

“I am deeply saddened to announce the demise of our patriot and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) JOHN COSSY ODOMEL (RIP) who has just passes on… further details,” Mukula posted on his X handle formerly tweeter.
14:55
14:55

Soroti Schools Given 14 Days to Close Illegal Dormitories Soroti City Council 1

During the investigations, the authorities have learned that most of the schools operating boarding sections in Soroti City and the district don’t have the licenses for the same. Out of 60 private schools in Soroti City, it's only two that are cleared to have mixed day and boarding sections; Soroti Parents and Goshen Nursery and Primary Schools.
14:46
14:46

Commonwealth Saddened By Continued Detention of Dr Besigye. The Commonwealth 1 Top story

She says the continued detention of Dr. Besigye raises serious questions about Uganda’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, key tenets of shared Commonwealth Charter and values.
14:28
14:28

High Court to Decide Besigye's Fate Next Week Kizza Besigye 2

Last week, Dr. Kizza Besigye's wife, Winnie Byanyima, filed a petition at the High Criminal Division of the Uganda High Court, seeking the immediate release of her husband and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutaale.
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