Court Orders Standard Chartered Bank to Pay Shs 573 Million for Unlawful Dismissal of Employee
The Court of Appeal has ordered Standard Chartered Bank to pay Shs 573 million to Grace Tibihikira Makoko for her unlawful dismissal from employment. Between 1995 and 2015, Standard Chartered Bank employed Makoko in various capacities in Uganda and Kenya. From 2011 to 2015, she served on international assignments as
Pope Francis laid to rest in a marble tomb inscribed Franciscus
Around 400,000 mourners packed St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets of Rome to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church since 2013 and was known as a champion of the poor. After a solemn funeral, Pope Francis’s plain wooden coffin, symbolising his humility, was slowly driven
Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak
Uganda has declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala. During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred. Ten people
The Corrupt Pope Who Sold His Office for money and used army to overthrow Pope Sylvester
With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, interest in the papacy’s complex and dramatic history has been rekindled across streaming platforms. Among the trending content is the documentary series Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, which explores the evolution of the papacy from its apostolic beginnings to
Museveni Delegates Speaker Among to Represent Uganda at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral, set to take place at St. Peter’s Square, will be attended by several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald
Kabaka Mutebi: Pope Francis Was a Pillar of Moral and Spiritual Strength
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart failure. The Catholic Church and the Kingdom of Buganda have
Ofwono Opondo Resigns, Set to Hand Over Office on Monday
Ofwono Opondo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has officially resigned, announcing his intention to join elective politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. “For the avoidance of doubt, I will be handing in my resignation letter to the Uganda Media Centre tomorrow. I will officially hand over
Umeme Ordered to Pay Shs 30 million for Illegal Meter Connection and Overbilling
The Electricity Tribunal has ordered Umeme to pay Shs 30 million in compensation to Kamba Petroleum Uganda Limited for unlawfully connecting other customers to the complainant’s meter, which led to overbilling and significant financial losses. In 2016, Kamba Petroleum filed a complaint with the Electricity Tribunal, alleging that Umeme had
Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga Appointed Acting Principal Judge
Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga has been appointed as the Acting Principal Judge of the Courts of Judicature. Her appointment was made by the , Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny–Dollo. This appointment follows the elevation of Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija to the position of Deputy Chief Justice. In her new role, Justice Kajuga
Museveni Endorses Creation of Mulanda, Mukuju Districts
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed the creation of three new districts in a move aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict between the Japadhola and Iteso communities in Tororo. During a meeting held today at State House, Entebbe, the President proposed that Tororo Municipality be elevated to city status and
