Hellen Alaba Wins 19-Year Pension Dispute Against Bank of Uganda
In a landmark ruling delivered by the Industrial Court of Uganda, Hellen Alaba, a former Banking Assistant at the Bank of Uganda (BOU), emerged victorious in her 19-year legal battle for retirement benefits. The court ruled that Alaba is entitled to her accrued pension benefits for her service between May
Kampala International University Loses Shs 46.6 Billion Case Against Housing Finance Company
In a landmark ruling delivered by the Commercial Division of the High Court, Kampala International University’s (KIU) application to stay the execution of a $12.7 million (Shs 46.6 billion) arbitral award in favor of Housing Finance Company Limited was dismissed. Presided over by Justice Stephen Mubiru, the decision marks a
Karuma Bridge Reopens to All Traffic After Three-Week Closure
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has reopened Karuma and Ayago Bridges to all traffic, following the successful installation and curing of new expansion joints. Expansion joints are essential components that enable bridges to expand and contract in response to temperature changes and traffic loads. This flexibility is key
Coffee Exports Earn Uganda Shs 616.7 billion in One Month
Uganda earned US$ 167.78 million (Shs 616.7 billion) from the export of 555,756 60-kilogram bags of coffee to various international markets, according to the February 2025 monthly coffee report. The average price per kilogram of coffee was US$ 5.03 (Shs 18,488), an increase of US cents 29 from US$ 4.74
‘The era of aid or free money is gone’
In the face of dwindling global funding, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina said Africa must wean itself from aid dependency and urgently chart its future through self-reliance, strategic partnerships, and leveraging its vast natural resources. He spoke on Friday in Abuja at the 14th
Karuma, Ayago Bridges to Reopen for All Traffic
Karuma and Ayago Bridges are set to reopen to all traffic following the successful installation and curing of expansion joints, the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has announced. Expansion joints are critical components that allow bridge structures to expand and contract with temperature changes and traffic loads. This flexibility
Armed men shoot at two in Lweza
Kajansi Police Division is investigating an aggravated robbery that took place yesterday at Lweza Cell A, Ndejje Division, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso District. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, two unidentified men riding a red Haojue motorcycle (registration number UGG 774A) attacked a parked Toyota
Court Remands Diplomat’s Wife Over Death of Two-Year-Old Son
Nakawa Magistrates Court has remanded Jolin Dusabe Mutesi, wife to Chris Rugari, Zimbabwe’s Consular General to Uganda, for allegedly killing her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Appearing before Grade One Magistrate Frank Namanya, Mutesi was charged alongside her maid, Robinah Nabbanja. The two were subsequently remanded May 6, 2025. Mutesi was
Court quashes arrest warrant against Isaac Ssemakadde
The High Court judge Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa has ordered a stay of proceedings against Isaac Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society, pending the determination of his application challenging an earlier arrest warrant. Last month, the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court issued an international arrest warrant for Ssemakadde, directing Interpol
Why court denied Besigye, Lutale’s bail applications despite meeting all requirements
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been denied bail despite meeting all the necessary conditions. Last month, the duo applied for bail after spending more than 120 days in detention without trial. They are facing treason charges following the dissolution of the General
