Muwema & Co. Advocates Thrown Out of Kololo Offices Over Shs 1.34bn Rent Debt
The Muwema & Co. Advocates has been evicted from commercial premises in Kololo after failing to pay USD 372,300 (about Shs 1.34 billion) in accumulated rent arrears and mesne profits. The eviction was carried out with the assistance of the Uganda Police Force, and the premises have since been secured
Lack of National ID Extends Mabirizi’s Stay in Prison
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to controversial lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi, citing failure to present valid identification and credible sureties. In her ruling, Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa noted that Mabirizi did not present a National Identification Card, while the sureties who appeared before court produced
IGG Recovers Shs 2 Billion, Vows Tougher Action Against Corruption
The Inspectorate of Government has recovered over Shs 2 billion in misappropriated public funds, Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala announced, underscoring a renewed push for accountability in government institutions. Between July and December 2025, the Inspectorate received 1,516 complaints and sanctioned 1,151 cases (75%) for action.
Alwi Health Centre III Gets Lifeline with New Women and Children’s Ward
In the quiet trading centre of Alwi in Pakwach District, a small health facility that once struggled with just six beds has received a major lifeline, one that is already transforming healthcare for mothers and children in the community. For years, Alwi Health Centre III faced a difficult reality: men,
Uganda–Netherlands Trade Ties Open New Opportunities for Investment and Agribusness
Uganda’s growing trade relationship with the Netherlands is creating fresh opportunities for investment, agribusiness development, and cross-border commerce. Against this backdrop, dfcu Bank recently hosted members of the Netherlands–Uganda Trade and Investment Platform, alongside representatives from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda and Rabobank, at its
Darusalam Falls as UPDF, Somali Forces Tighten Grip on Al-Shabaab
Joint forces from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and the Somali National Army have captured the strategic town of Darusalam from militants of Al-Shabaab, marking another step in a widening offensive against the insurgent group in southern Somalia. The operation was carried out by Ugandan troops serving under the African
Russia Warns of Nuclear Arms Race After France Signals Arsenal Expansion
Russia has criticised France over plans to expand its nuclear arsenal, warning that the move could trigger a new nuclear arms race and further destabilise global security. In a statement released on March 4, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said remarks by Emmanuel Macron about increasing France’s
Agasirwe’s Fate Hangs in the Balance Over Prosecutor’s Absence
The Criminal Division of the High Court in Kampala has set March 18, 2026 to deliver its ruling on a bail application filed by former Special Investigations Unit commandant Nickson Agasirwe Karuhanga, who is facing charges in connection with the murder of senior prosecutor Joan Namazzi Kagezi. Presiding judge Isaac
Batwa Share Healing Knowledge at World Wildlife Day
When members of the Batwa and Bakiga communities set off from the misty hills of Ruhija in Kanungu District, they carried more than bags and bundles. Carefully wrapped in leaves and woven baskets were medicinal plants, roots, and herbs—living symbols of a centuries-old healing tradition rooted deep within the forests
Court Remands Ssentumbwe Over $150,000 Gold Export Scam
The Makindye Magistrate’s Court has remanded Ssentumbwe James on charges of illegal trading in minerals without a licence. Ssentumbwe faces multiple charges, including obtaining money by false pretence amounting to Shs 554.5 million (USD 150,000), conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and illegal trading in minerals without a licence. He has been
