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
Museveni Endorses Legal Reform to Support Girls’ Inheritance Rights
President Yoweri Museveni has urged for the expedited reform of outdated and irrational legal practices, particularly in the areas of inheritance and land disputes. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice at State House Entebbe, Museveni emphasized the need for a justice
President Museveni: Pope Francis was a Champion of Peace and Faith
President Yoweri Museveni has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, the revered spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart
Court Orders MTN to Pay Shs 11.1 billion for Breach in SMS Content Deal
The High Court has directed MTN Uganda to pay Shs 11.1 billion to Vas Garage Limited for loss of income sustained over a 29-month contractual period. On July 16, 2013, and December 22, 2014, Vas Garage Limited entered into a contract with MTN Uganda to provide services including content provisioning,
Church of Uganda Mourns the Death of Pope Francis
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has expressed his sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away yesterday at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican City. According
