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    Law Society Condemns 'Irregular' Arrests, Demands Security Agencies Adhere to Rule of Law

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 22, 2025

    DPP Moves to Amend Charges Against Besigye

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 21, 2025
    Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka presented the charge sheet to the court, but notably, he held it in a way that obscured the new amendments from public...

    Civilians Still Face Military Courts Amidst Opposition Walkout

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 20, 2025
    Despite these glaring inconsistencies, the Committee maintains its support for trying civilians in exceptional circumstances, provided that amendments to the UP...

    NRM MPs Set to Pass UPDF Amendment Unmodified Amidst public Concerns

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 19, 2025
    Sources within the joint parliamentary committee reveal that President Museveni held separate meetings with the members, urging them to pass the bill "as is."

    UPDF Bill: MPs Fear Betrayal, Wary of 'Gunpoint' Legislation

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 19, 2025
    Legislators are voicing concerns over "irresponsible decisions" and the potential for a "betrayal" of public trust, fueled by what they describe as "suspicious...

    Chronology of a Controversy: The Rushed UPDF Amendment Bill

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 19, 2025

    Museveni Meets NRM Caucus as Opposition Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Controversial UPDF Bill

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 19, 2025
    At the heart of the controversy are provisions in the bill that would extend the jurisdiction of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to include civilians...

    New Media Guidelines Raise Concerns Over Shrinking Political Space

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 16, 2025
    This vague wording is ripe for abuse and could be used to silence any criticism of the government or ruling party under the guise of maintaining order. Is this...

    MPs Slam Proposal to Tie Party Funding to Dialogue

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 15, 2025
    The bill seeks to make government funding for political parties conditional on their participation in formal dialogue platforms

    Lawyers Issue Stark Warning: UPDF Bill in Contempt of Supreme Court

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 15, 2025
    Learned minds argue that, in its current form, the bill not only undermines public participation but also directly contravenes a Supreme Court ruling

    Public Outcry as Parliament's Hasty UPDF Bill Process Sparks 'Cynical Attempt' Claims

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 15, 2025
    A notice published in daily newspapers on May 13 gave the public only until May 14 to submit memoranda—an extremely tight window of just 24 hours for a bill wit...

    BREAKING: Tight Security on Parliament Avenue as MPs, Stakeholders Meet Over Army Bill

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 15, 2025
    Individuals, including Members of Parliament, are being asked to present identification before accessing the area.

    Parliament Joint Committee Debates Court Martial Jurisdiction

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 14, 2025
    The controversial bill seeks to empower the military courts to try civilians just months after the Supreme Court outlawed the same

    Parliament Faces Backlash Over Rushed Scrutiny of Contentious UPDF Bill

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 14, 2025
    The Legal and Defence Committees, chaired by Baka Mugabi (Legal), were given until Friday to propose amendments—sparking immediate concerns over due process.

    Court Martial Returns to Haunt Civilians: New Bill Sparks Rights Concerns

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 13, 2025
    The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, slated for tabling in the upcoming parliamentary session, while ostensibly aimed at restructuring...

    Controversial Military Bill Sparks Fears of Civilian Trials

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 13, 2025
    The bill, a sweeping overhaul of the existing UPDF Act, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights lawyers and legal experts who argue it undermines the Suprem...

    Worry as UPDF Amendment Bill Returns to Parliament

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 12, 2025
    As Parliament reconvenes after a month-long recess, anxiety grows over the return of the UPDF Amendment Bill, which critics say could revive the unconstitutiona...

    US Cuts Funding to UN Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 10, 2025
    The decision, justified by the controversial Kemp-Kasten Amendment, is based on long-discredited allegations regarding UNFPA's operations in China

    Museveni Meets high command, Warns Against 'Hooliganism' and 'Bad Language' in Politics

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 8, 2025
    After meeting top army commanders, the President insists on “disciplined democracy,” but observers warn of fresh repression

    Amuriat,Mafabi Nominated for 2026 FDC Presidential Flag bearer race

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 7, 2025
    No bad language, no mudslinging. Whoever loses will offer support to the winner." He also recalled the difficult 2021 election period, stating, “I was around in...

    FDC Presidential Flag bearer Nomination to Silently Climax at Headquarters

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 7, 2025
    Party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat has stepped aside to participate in the election, leaving the deputy for Northern Uganda, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo, to take on...

    Cardinals Enter Sistine Chapel for Unpredictable Papal Conclave

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 7, 2025
    The 133 cardinal electors have spent the past week in pre-conclave meetings, engaging in discussions and sharing their visions for the future of the Catholic Ch...

    More Mess

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 6, 2025
    The register, meant to guide the electoral process, instead became a source of contention, leaving candidates John Mwanguhya and Kasim Lubowa Musisi in limbo as...

    Register Standoff Stalls NRM Primaries in Nakasero 4

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 6, 2025
    Witnesses claim the alleged outsiders were ferried in by a known taxi driver suspected to have ties to one of the candidates.

    Vatican Staff Sworn to Secrecy Ahead of Conclave

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 6, 2025
    The oath itself, mandated by Pope John Paul II's apostolic constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, compels those involved to maintain absolute secrecy regarding...

    Eddie Mutwe Charged with Robbery Amid Shocking Torture Allegations

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 5, 2025
    Appearing before Grade One Magistrate Abdallah Kayiza at Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court, Mutwe was charged with simple and aggravated robbery, stemming from an...

    Museveni, Janet to Oversee NRM Village Elections

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 4, 2025
    In a statement released on Sunday, the President called upon all NRM members across the country to participate in the crucial exercise, which will also include...

    Uganda Human Rights Commission Orders Release of Eddie Mutwe

    Shamim Nabakooza | May 2, 2025
    The order, issued under Article 53(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and Rule 31 of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (Procedure) Rules, dire...

    Nambi Accuses Nalukoola of Witness Tampering in Election Case

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 30, 2025
    Nambi's petition, which seeks to nullify Nalukoola's victory based on claims of voter bribery, has taken a dramatic turn in the High Court Civil Division

    Ssenyonyi Petitions IGG Over Shs100m 'Handshake'

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 28, 2025
    Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has petitioned the Inspector General of Government to urgently investigate the alleged Shs100 million cash payments to M...

    Chameleon Moves Raise Suspicion as Dormant Parties Rebrand Ahead of 2026

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 28, 2025
    Two long-dormant political parties have resurfaced with new names, symbols, and ideologies ahead of the 2026 elections, stirring speculation about their real ba...

    BREAKING: US Gets Rwanda, DR Congo to Sign Accord on Peace Pathway

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 25, 2025
    A Declaration of Principles is a non-binding agreement outlining shared goals—like peace, stability, and cooperation—between Rwanda and DR Congo, forming the fo...

    Mbabazi to Lead Nalukoola’s Legal Firepower in Showdown Over 'Baseless' Election Petition

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 24, 2025
    Faridah Nambi, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, claims the poll was marred by irregularities and is asking the court to annul Nalukoola’s victo...

    Uganda Sets Sights on Shs2tn Economy as Trade Diplomacy Bears Fruit in Malaysia

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 24, 2025
    The Pearl of Africa Expo attracted key government and business leaders, including Malaysia’s Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad...

    NRM Launches Grassroots Election Nominations, With 'Lining Up' Vote Slated for May 6

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 23, 2025
    According to the NRM Electoral Commission, the nomination period runs from April 24 to April 30, 2025, during which aspirants for parish-level positions and LC...

    Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 22, 2025
    With budget debates still underway, MPs face growing pressure to rethink the allocations and ensure the committees—the engines of scrutiny—are adequately empowe...

    Besigye Lawyers File Second Bail Bid

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 22, 2025
    Undeterred by the previous setback, the legal team, led by prominent lawyer Erias Lukwago, insists they are pursuing justice relentlessly.

    Civilian Freed After 1500-Day Court Martial Detention

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 18, 2025
    Tumwesigye's ordeal began on September 4, 2019. Despite an initial withdrawal of charges by the Director of Public Prosecutions, he was inexplicably rearrested...

    Anger Grows Over Stalled Court Martial Case Transfers

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 18, 2025
    MPs across the political divide voiced their "dissatisfaction" with the glacial pace, leaving hundreds in legal limbo.

    Health Sector Braces for Crippling Funding Shortfall in 2025/26 Budget

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 15, 2025
    The Ministry of Health had requested Shs3.2 trillion, but the allocated budget falls significantly short, threatening critical programs and potentially leaving...

    Law Society Accuses Judge of Illegality in Besigye Bail Denial

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 15, 2025
    In a strongly worded statement signed by Vice President Anthony Asiimwe, the ULS asserted that Judge Kania's denial of bail was made despite the accused fulfill...

    Nambi Runs to Court to Overturn Nalukoola Victory 

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 11, 2025
    The petition, lodged at the High Court on Friday, challenges the victory of National Unity Platform’s Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, who was declared winner of the...

    High Court Halts Criminal Case Against Ssemakadde

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 11, 2025
    Runaway law society president Isaac Ssemakadde gets reprieve from the High Court as his trial is out on ice

    Besigye to Seek Justice Beyond Uganda After Bitter Bail Ruling

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 11, 2025
    Presiding Judge Rosette Comfort Kania acknowledged that Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, had satisfied all conditions for bail—including presentin...

    BREAKING: Besigye Denied Bail Despite Meeting All Legal Grounds

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 11, 2025
    The ruling, delivered in a packed courtroom, emphasized the court’s discretion in balancing individual freedoms with national interests.

    Defence, Prosecution Clash Over Besigye Release

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 11, 2025
    Dr Besigye, facing charges of treason and misprision of treason, has spent over 120 days in detention without trial—circumstances his legal team argued were bot...

    MPs Grill Singiza Over 'Cadre Judge' Tag

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 9, 2025
    In February 2025, Justice Douglas Singiza dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye, despite a Supreme Court ruling that dee...

    Minister Mao Accused of 'Lies' Over Electoral Reforms

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 8, 2025
    Mao admitted facing difficulties when presenting the issue, stating, "I took the bill and was chased away. I was put to task and had no answers and the cabinet...

    Electoral Reforms in Limbo: MPs Grill Justice Minister Over Delays, Biometric Concerns

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 8, 2025
    MP Wilfred Niwagaba led the charge, declaring the Constitutional Review Commission a "gone case" and questioning the government's commitment to meaningful elect...

    Mao's Ministry Accused of Majoring in Condoms and Minoring in Justice

    Shamim Nabakooza | Apr 8, 2025
    The controversy arose during discussions on the Ministry's FY 2025/26 Budget Allocations, where activities such as "medical camps organised and held," "condom e...
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