KCCA Executive Director Named Chief Runner for Absa 7 Hills Run
Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, as the Chief Runner for the 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run. Buzeki’s participation highlights the significance of public-private partnerships in driving meaningful social change. While receiving her running kit from the Absa team, Buzeki emphasized
Buganda Kingdom to Take Legal Action Against Minister Mayanja Over Kaazi Land Declarations
The Buganda Kingdom has instructed its external lawyers to take legal action against the State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, over his declarations and statements regarding the Kaazi land dispute, Attorney General Christopher Bwanika has confirmed. Last week, Minister Mayanja directed the cancellation of all land titles on the
NUP Candidate Nalukoola Petitions Court Over Alleged Torture and Inhumane Treatment
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe by-election, Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has petitioned the court over alleged inhumane treatment during the recently concluded campaigns. Through his legal team, led by George Musisi, Nalukoola is seeking a court declaration that the actions against him were unlawful, along with compensation.
Court orders Standard Chartered Bank to pay retrenched workers
The Court of Appeal dismissed its challenge against a ruling requiring the bank to compensate retrenched workers for their pension claims. The decision upholds an earlier ruling by the Retirement Benefits Appeal Tribunal, marking a major victory for former employees who had been fighting for their rightful benefits. The case,
Parliament Vets Justice Singiza as Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission
Parliament has vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona as the Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following his appointment last month. He was vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Speaker Anita Among. “The Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona
Court Releases Deputy Lord Mayor and Four Other PFF Members
Buganda Road Court has released five members of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), including Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, activist Ingrid Turinawe, Phiona Kyabayiza, Faridah Nangonzi, and Shadia Namubiru, after they spent three weeks at Luzira Prison. Nyanjura and the group were arrested in Kampala while protesting against
Buganda barks at Minister Mayanja: Daudi Chwa II Did Not Own Kaazi Land
Buganda Kingdom has clarified that Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II did not own the Kaazi land in his personal capacity. The clarification follows State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja’s directive to cancel all land titles on the contested land. The minister’s directive was issued during a public hearing at Kaazi, where
Justice Lydia Mugambe breaksdown in UK court over Slavery charges
A United Nations judge was in tears as she was asked about allegations that she deceived a young woman into coming to the UK to work as her slave. According to BBC justice Lydia Mugambe denied the accusations being put to her while giving evidence at Oxford Crown Court on
Uganda Flags Off Distribution of 2.3 Million Malaria Vaccine Doses
The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Oceroh, has flagged off the distribution of 2.278 million doses of malaria vaccines to 105 districts with high and moderate malaria transmission. This marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s fight against malaria. The vaccine rollout will eventually extend to the entire country.
Museveni Orders Compensation for Kichwamba ADF Victims
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to compensate the families of students killed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) at Kichwamba Technical School. On June 8, 1998, ADF rebels attacked Kichwamba Technical Institute in Kabarole, Uganda, setting three dormitories on fire and killing 80 students. The rebels
