Maj Gen Birungi remanded after surety fails to show up
The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded Maj Gen James Mugabe Birungi until September 24 after his surety failed to appear in court to stand for him during his bail application. The two-star general was on Tuesday remanded to the Makindye Military Police barracks detention facility by the court
Inside Shs147.7b Dei Industries loan dispute
The Court of Appeal has halted proceedings in a Shs147.7 billion loan dispute involving pharmaceutical companies Dei Industries International Ltd and Dei Biopharma Ltd and their director, Dr Mathias Magoola, pending determination of an intended appeal challenging an audit report on their alleged indebtedness. Justice Florence Nakachwa, sitting as a
Local council courts get tools to improve community justice
Fifty Local Council Courts (LCCs) in five districts have received equipment and training to strengthen their ability to handle community-level cases and improve access to justice, particularly for women, girls and other vulnerable groups. The intervention, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Spotlight Initiative 2.0, targets
MAAIF says mechanisation meets only 4% of national demand
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has commissioned and handed over 150 single-axle tractors and implements to farmer groups and institutions across the country as it seeks to expand access to agricultural mechanisation. The equipment, commonly known as power tillers or walk-behind tractors, is targeting farmers, particularly
Stanbic, Standard Chartered lose bid to recover $23.5m from Basajjabalaba
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by Stanbic Bank Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda to recover $23.5 million and Shs433.3 million from businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and other guarantors, ruling that the two banks lost the legal right to pursue the debt after assigning it to the Bank
Tooro seeks Shs 925m for Edward Nyabongo’s coronation
Tooro Kingdom has launched a Shs925 million fundraising drive to finance the coronation of its new king, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, as preparations intensify for his September 29 enthronement at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal. The fundraising campaign comes less than a month after the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba
Independence Marathon Gains Momentum as Ugandans Run for Maternal Health
Preparations for this year’s Independence Marathon have gathered momentum following a successful build-up activation held on Saturday at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya, where hundreds of runners, fitness enthusiasts and corporate partners converged ahead of the main event slated for October 4 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The activation attracted
Gov’t sets next year’s budget at Shs79.22 trillion
Uganda’s preliminary national budget resource envelope for the financial year 2027/28 has been set at Shs79.22 trillion, representing a reduction of Shs5.17 trillion from the Shs84.39 trillion budget for the current financial year. The new figure was announced by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi,
How ex-UPDF officer Katungi was extradited to US over drug trafficking, firearms charges
Former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer Michael Katungi Mpeirwe has been extradited to the United States to face trial on charges of drug trafficking, firearms offences and providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation. Mpeirwe was picked up from Luzira Prison at about 6am on Saturday and
Leku Pilli sweeps Adjumani West, wins seat left by Gen Moses Ali
NRM candidate James Leku Pilli has taken over the Adjumani West parliamentary seat after securing an overwhelming victory in Thursday’s by-election, beating his independent rival Gasper Draga by 9,864 votes. Leku polled 12,423 votes against Draga’s 2,559 in an election that attracted more than 15,000 voters, according to results announced
