Justice Augustine Nshimye’s career was a 50-year climb from court clerk to Supreme Court judge. Discover how he revolutionized judicial oversight in Uganda. While the headlines on Mawanda Road today focus on the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Sebuturo Nshimye at age 79, his most enduring legacy isn’t found in a single judgment, … Read more
Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the arrival of eight African nationals from the U.S. under the “Safe Third Country” agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has confirmed the arrival of the first group of individuals transferred from the United States to Uganda under a high-stakes bilateral agreement signed last year. In a press … Read more
A Uganda Airlines Airbus A320 made an emergency return to Johannesburg on April 3, 2026, after a cockpit windscreen shattered mid-air. Capt. Tonny Tebajanga is praised for the safe landing. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — A Uganda Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at O.R. Tambo International Airport on Friday morning after a … Read more
Ugandan police have arrested a 39-year-old suspect following a fatal attack at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program in Kampala. Four children were confirmed dead in the Thursday morning incident. A cloud of grief has settled over Ggaba Parish in Makindye Division following a horrific attack at a local daycare center on Thursday morning that left … Read more
Uganda’s proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2025(also referred to as the National Sovereignty Bill) is generating intense debate after receiving strong backing from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus. The legislation aims to shield the country from perceived foreign interference in politics, governance, and civil society. Background and Government Position The bill emerged … Read more
Kampala International University has intensified its defamation suit against academic and activist Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, demanding he be committed to civil prison for alleged contempt and pay over Shs1.2 billion in damages. A high-profile legal dispute between Kampala International University (KIU) and prominent academic Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has taken a sharper turn, with … Read more
Uganda’s current fuel stocks are sufficient to meet national demand until the end of April 2026, with petrol at 81 million litres (22 days), diesel at 80 million litres (23 days), and Jet A-1 at 18.5 million litres (30 days). The government has assured the public there is no immediate risk of fuel shortage. The … Read more
Brig Gen Johnson Namanya has been released from military detention and cleared of all allegations following a friendly meeting with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The UPDF confirmed he will resume his duties immediately, while the status of detained Maj Gen Don William Nabasa remains unclear. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has … Read more
Uganda has wrapped public buses in Rome, Milan, Venice, and Florence with stunning wildlife imagery to lure 10 million Italian and international travelers Forget the usual fashion billboards and espresso ads — right now, the real showstoppers cruising past the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Square, and Milan’s Duomo are straight out of the Ugandan jungle.In a … Read more
Uganda’s Parliament has halted nominations for two East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) seats after legal concerns emerged that Dennis Namara and James Kakooza still hold their positions until sworn into the 12th Parliament in May 2026. Uganda’s bid to replace two representatives in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has hit a legal roadblock, with … Read more