Tag Archives: Uganda

Former FDC presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye has filed an application before the High Court -Criminal Division seeking to formerly block his continued appearance before Nakawa Magistrates Court which he says has no powers to try him for treason. The application is fixed for  hearing on the March 22, 2017 …

The Public hearing of the murder case  against 14 people alleged to have plotted murders of Muslim clerics across the country has resumed Wednesday with Detective AIP Geoffrey Ntende attached to Counter Terrorism Unit testifying. He informed  the International Crimes Court that he arrested one of the suspects Jafari Hamza Kasirye  …

The Parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises has ordered the Solicitor General Francis Atooke to hand in all court documents relating to the judgment ruling and award of the Capital Gains Tax Case (CGT) against Heritage Oil and Gas in London. This comes after Uganda Revenue Authority …

A Ugandan non-government organization (NGO) has petitioned Parliament over the increased tuition in government schools. The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER) is seeking intervention in the regulation of fees being asked for by government aided schools across the country. “These schools are supported by government through payment of salaries of their …

There will be 75 doctorates awarded at Makerere University’s 67th graduation ceremony. They are 10 more than last year, and will be part of 14,895 graduands (14,318 in 2016) to be awarded degrees and diplomas at the four-day ceremony at Freedom Square. The ceremony will be held from Tuesday February 21 to …

Kampala, Uganda | AFP |  The United States will give over $25 million in humanitarian aid to Uganda, to help the nation cope with a huge influx of refugees fleeing conflict in east Africa, the US ambassador in Kampala said Tuesday. Uganda is hosting more than a million refugees, nearly …

The Court of Appeal has thrown out of Parliament Kamuli Municipality MP Rehema Tiwuwe Watongola on grounds that she lacks the required academic qualification. Three justices led by Richard Buteera concurred with Jinja High Court judge Geoffrey Namundi that Watongola failed to explain her academic papers after being disowned by …

Uganda Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa and midfielder Khalid Aucho will start the new year looking for new clubs. Reports from South Africa indicate that their PSL side Baroka FC have parted ways with the Ugandans just back from the Nations Cup. They have not reported back three weeks after the tournament …

The Parliamentary Appointments Committee convenes today to vet the recently appointed ambassadors and their deputies. The committee chaired by the speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga will also vet the nominee for state minister of works General Edward Katumba Wamala. However, the name of the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula IV …

The Court of Appeal will today pronounce itself on another election appeal filed by Kamuli Municipality MP Rehema Tiwuwe Watongola against FDC’s Proscovia Salaamu Musumba. Watongola appealed against Jinja High Court decision by Justice Geoffrey Namundi that nullified Watongola’s election in June last year, on grounds that she had no academic …