Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo Hands Over Office, Urges Completion of His Pending Matters
Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has handed over office to the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, marking the conclusion of his five-year tenure at the helm of the Judiciary. The handover ceremony, witnessed by both judicial and non-judicial officers, saw the Chief Justice present Justice Zeija with a
President and Prime Minister Label Specific Religion “Cult,” “Target for Eradication,” Drawing Widening Criticism
On January 12, President Lee Jae Myung publicly referred to Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (hereafter “Shincheonji”) and other religious groups, stating that “the harm they cause to society has been left unchecked for too long, resulting in serious damage.” The following day,
Court Defers Ruling on Sarah Bireete’s Bail Bid
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has deferred its ruling on the bail application filed by jailed human rights activist Sarah Bireete. Through her lawyers led by Anthony Asiimwe, the Vice President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Bireete applied for bail, arguing that she is a law-abiding citizen with
KCCA Pushes Shs 6 Billion Pay Boost for Street Cleaners
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has asked Parliament to approve an extra Shs 6.018 billion to raise street cleaners’ wages, as the city expands and gears up for mechanised sanitation. Under the proposal, daily pay for cleaners would jump from Shs 6,000 to Shs 10,000. KCCA Executive Director Sharif Buzeki
Court orders Naris Nuwagaba, Associates to pay Shs 10M over ‘Team Thorough’ Brand
The High Court has barred businessman Naris Nuwagaba and three associates from using the name and brand “Team Thorough”, ruling that their actions amounted to trademark infringement against Team Thorough Business Mobilizers Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited. In a decision delivered on December 2, 2025, Justice Susan Odongo found
Bassajja Balaba’s son declares bid to Challenge Tayebwa for Deputy Speakership
The newly elected Ishaka Municipality Member of Parliament, Iddi Bassajja, a son to Hassan Basajja Balaba, has declared his intention to challenge Ruhinda North County MP Thomas Tayebwa for the position of Deputy Speaker ahead of the 12th Parliament. “I declare my candidature for the position of Deputy Speaker of
EAC Observers Flag Late Opening of Polling stations
The East African Community (EAC) Election Observer Mission has expressed concern over the delayed opening of polling stations during Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, citing logistical and technical challenges that affected voting at several locations. Speaking at a press conference held at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, the Head of the EAC
Prison: Hospital Visit Was Besigye’s Routine Medical Check-Up
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed reports claiming that opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye was rushed to hospital overnight in critical condition. Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja confirmed that while Besigye did see his doctor at night, his health is not deteriorating. “The hospital visit was part of Besigye’s routine
How Internet Shutdown offered Families Time to Bond
When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced the suspension of internet services during the presidential and parliamentary elections, Gen Z collectively blinked in disbelief. It was as if someone had hit “pause” on the world, leaving us in a bizarre reality that felt ripped straight from The Walking Dead except our
Justice Mike Chibita Set to Be Named New Chief Justice
Justice Mike Chibita is expected to be named the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, whose tenure ended this week. Owiny-Dollo was appointed Chief Justice on August 20, 2020, by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, becoming the 13th holder of the office. He succeeded Bart Magunda Katureebe, who retired
