Court awards Kengo Shs10m for detention beyond 48 hours
The High Court has ordered government to pay Shs10 million in compensation to Kengo Ismail for violating his constitutional right to personal liberty after he was detained beyond the mandatory 48 hours without being produced in court. In his ruling, justice Collins Acellam found that Kengo’s prolonged detention by police
Boeing: Uganda Airlines Places First Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets
Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever order with Boeing for eight aircraft, including four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner jets, in a move aimed at expanding and modernising its fleet. The national carrier said the acquisition will support growing demand across its regional and international network, while strengthening its long-term
Museveni nominates Olara Otunnu for UN secretary-general
President Yoweri Museveni has nominated veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu for the position of secretary-general of the United Nations. The nomination was formally communicated to member states by Annalena Baerbock and Zenon Ngay Mukongo, who confirmed Uganda’s submission in a joint letter. “We have the honour to jointly inform Member States
Court remands Muhammad Ali over forgery charges in gold scam case
The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded Muhammad Ali, the former managing director of Duck Hunters Security Services Limited, to Luzira Prison on charges of forgery and uttering false documents. Muhammad appeared before court and was remanded until July 31, 2026, as investigations into the case continue. Prosecution alleges that
Court convicts Fr Dominic Alinga, hands 21-year sentence for murder
Court has convicted Rev. Fr Dominic Alinga of murder and attempted murder, sentencing him to 21 years in prison in a case prosecuted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The conviction relates to the killing of John Bosco Ngorok and the attempted murder of Moses Abigaba following
BoU warns on rising cyber fraud as banks deepen digital shift
The Bank of Uganda has warned of rising cyber crime risks as more Ugandans shift to digital banking platforms, with fraud losses hitting Shs 1.02 trillion in 2024. The warning was issued during the launch of new digital platforms by NCBA Bank Uganda, where BoU said the rapid growth of online
Retirement savings hit Shs 36t as gov’t pushes for pension reforms to drive economic growth
Uganda’s retirement benefits sector has reached a total pension assets growth of Shs36 trillion, prompting government to rally the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) to accelerate pension reforms and channel the growing pool of long term savings into the country’s ambitious Tenfold Growth Strategy. The call was made by
Wangadya breaks down, apologises to Museveni
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has apologised to President Yoweri Museveni and the country over what she described as leadership failures and internal conflicts that have crippled the commission’s work. Wangadya, who earlier this month petitioned the president and formally stepped down from her
Absa Bank loses case, ordered to compensate dismissed IT engineer
The Industrial Court has ordered Absa Bank Uganda Limited to pay Shs 14 million to a former employee, Eddy Muleme, after finding that his dismissal was procedurally unfair. Muleme, an Information Technology professional, had worked with the bank since July 2007, rising through the ranks to become Data Centre and
Gov’t posts Shs517b surplus as revenues beat targets
Uganda’s economy closed the 2025/26 financial year on a strong note, with Government registering a fiscal surplus of Shs517.07 billion in June, reversing earlier projections of a deficit and underscoring improved revenue performance. According to the latest report released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the surplus
