Tarehe Sita has over the years become synonymous with fostering better relations between the military and civilians across the country through medical outreach programs and public sanitation activities, among others. As we reflect on the significance of the 44th Tarehe Sita commemoration at Kyotera in Rakai District, we urge the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to adhere to the judgment of the Supreme Court in Attorney General v. Hon. Michael Kabaziguruka (Consitutional Appeal 2 of 2021), wherein the top court unequivocally declared the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional. Globally, numerous jurisdictions have transitioned towards best practices that prohibit…
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As the race for Kawempe North MP seat by election hots up, we can confirm that Hajjat Hanifah Karadi who is set to come on an independent ticket is gaining ground. After she was overlooked for NRM flag bearer, NRM mobilisers in Kawempe North have vowed not to let her down. They have sided with her and are set to support and campaign for her in her quest to replace Late Hon. Mohammad Ssegirinya who died last month. The elections are slated for March which is next month. Many see Hajjat Hanifah as the perfect candidate to solve long standing…
It is seven years since Mowzey Radio died so young. It is not farfetched to credit his early demise somewhat to the fact that he sustained head injuries “in a bar brawl while in Entebbe.” There isn’t a single hospital – public or private – in the municipality that hosts Uganda’s only international airport and State House, which is equipped and human resourced to manage head injuries. It was the case seven years ago and it is still the case now. The current Member of Parliament (MP) representing Entebbe Municipality, Hon. Kakembo Michael, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) political party, was…
Supreme Court Justice Persy Night Tuhaise of the Supreme Court has concluded that the General Court Martial (GCM) is constitutionally unqualified to prosecute civilians, reinforcing the Constitutional Court’s earlier decision and recommending that all criminal offenses be prosecuted by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The ruling came as part of an ongoing case involving an appeal filed by the Attorney General, seeking to reverse a Constitutional Court decision that quashed the military’s power to try civilians. In her judgment, Justice Tuhaise firmly rejected the appeal, declaring the GCM incompetent to handle judicial matters. “The members of the General Court…
Sudan Ebola was first identified in Sudan in 1976. Other outbreaks have occurred in Uganda (2000, 2012, 2022) and South Sudan. At least one person has died from Ebola virus in Kampala, the Ministry of Health has said. The outbreak of the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) in Kampala was confirmed after laboratory tests from three National Reference Laboratories returned positive results. Addressing the media earlier today, Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine provided details about the case and outlined measures to contain the outbreak. The confirmed case is a 32-year-old male nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital who initially developed…
Martha Okumu-Ringa, an official at the Ugandan Mission in Rome, Italy, died on Wednesday following a heart attack while receiving medical attention for a fracture sustained in a fall. We shall update you as more comes in
Uganda Airlines has announced the immediate suspension of its flights to Kinshasa due to escalating unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The move follows the sporadic outbreak of riots in Kinshasa leading to the looting and partial burning of Uganda’s embassy. The rioters accused Uganda of supporting the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, a claim Uganda has denied vehemently. “The suspension has become necessary as a result of the ongoing unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including in the capital Kinshasa,” Uganda Airlines said in a statement issued on January 28, 2025. “Flights will remain suspended until the situation…
Police in Kampala has arrested a mother and her daughter for faking a kidnap in order to get ransom from the girl’s father. Nagadya Teo, and her 20-year-old daughter, Namukwaya Winnie are now in Police cells after security discovered that Nagadya and daughter used artificial intelligence (AI) technology to disguise their voices and make it seem as though a man was making the ransom demands. Background On January 26, 2025, police in Nateete received a report about the alleged kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl. The suspect demanded a ransom of Shs 5,000,000 from the victim’s father. A team of intelligence…
Patricia Magara, a former State House official and daughter of National Resistance Army (NRA) historical figure Sam Magara, is under scrutiny following allegations raised by a Nigerian investor over financial dealings. According to a petition filed with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), the investor, identified as Pwanabeshi Eric Alson, claims he paid Magara USD 300,000 (approximately Shs 1 billion) for consultation services related to his investment plans in Uganda. Alson, the CEO of Greenlane International, a company focused on deriving economic value from environmental initiatives, alleged that he connected with Magara in late 2023. He stated that Magara offered…
The Inspector of General of Police, Abas Byakagabahas instituted a commission of inquiry against one of their own, a one, police constable, Alex Katungi in Kajjansi Town whom residents of Kajjansi Town Council claim to be behind numerous cases of torture, extortion and corruption against those believed to degrading the crucial ecosystems with in Kajjansi wetlands and areas surrounding Entebbe municipality. This investigation is jointly being conducted with the Office of the Inspectorate of Government since residents of Kajjansi equally sought the intervention of the Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe following corruption allegations against Alex Katungi. According…