Court Remands Former CID Spokesperson Charles Twine for Inciting Violence
The former spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twine, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of inciting violence. Twine had been missing for a week after allegedly meeting with the Inspector General of Police and his deputy. According to The Observer, he was summoned by his
Justice Mulyagonja Recounts Husband’s Final Days, Slams Health System Failures
Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court judge, Justice Irene Mulyagonja, has decried Uganda’s deteriorating healthcare system following the death of her husband, John Baptist Kakooza, a renowned city lawyer and human rights advocate. Kakooza passed away last week due to undisclosed health complications. Speaking during a requiem mass at Rubaga Cathedral,
President Museveni hails Parliament for Passing UPDF Amendment Bill
President Yoweri Museveni has commended Members of Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. On Tuesday, Parliament passed the bill, which seeks to revise military laws in response to a Supreme Court ruling from January 2025 that prohibited the trial of civilians in military courts.
World-First Gonorrhoea Vaccine Launched as Infections Surge
England is set to become the first country in the world to introduce a vaccination programme against gonorrhoea, amid record-high infection rates. The vaccine will not be offered to the general population. Instead, it will be targeted primarily at gay and bisexual men with a history of multiple sexual partners
West Nile virus noticed in UK mosquitoes for first time
West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. It added that the risk to the general public is “very low” but advice to healthcare professionals will be issued. West Nile virus causes either very minor symptoms or none
Juliana Kagwa Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board
Juliana Kagwa has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Daily Star can reliably report. Her appointment has been officially confirmed by UTB. “Confirmed: Juliana Kagwa is the new CEO of UTB! Congratulations, and we warmly welcome you to the tourism fraternity,” UTB said in a
Parliament defies Supreme Court Ruling to Approve Civilian Trials in Military Courts
In a surprising move yesterday, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire declared the court a military tribunal lacking the constitutional mandate to try civilians.
Eddie Mutwe Breaks Down in Court as He Displays Torture Marks
Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) has broke down in court as he revealed physical harm allegedly inflicted upon him during detention. Appearing before Masaka Grade One Magistrate Abdallah Kayiza, the visibly frail and
Victoria University Strengthens International Ties at UK-Uganda Business Forum
Yesterday, Prof. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, represented the institution at the UK-Uganda Trade and Business Forum in London. The forum took place amid strengthening trade and tourism ties between Uganda and the United Kingdom. According to the British High Commission in Kampala, total trade between the two
Anxiety as Opposition Walks Out of Parliament Ahead of Vote on UPDF, Political Parties Bills
Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of Parliament before a scheduled vote on the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Political Parties Bills. Despite an earlier agreement by the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to participate in the decision-making process, the opposition parties exited
