Kitalya-The transformative Plea Bargaining Camp launched by the Principal Judge, Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, at Kitalya Mini Max Prison on 28th November 2025, was a powerful showcase of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (ODPP) leadership and prosecutorial excellence. One of the accused person with the state prosecutor during their visit to Kitalya Prison. (Courtesy photo) …

Mbuya – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Brig. Gen. Tukachungurwa Richard as the Chairman Makindye based General Court Martial (GCM) replacing Maj Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe. Former CDF General Wilson Mbadi at GCM Makindye some time back. “In accordance with Section 192, 193 and 195 of the UPDF Act as amended and acting on the advice of the Judicial …

KAMPALA– The Chief Justice, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny – Dollo, today presided over a one-day Mediation Training for Western Region mediators, organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall in Kampala. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo addressing the participants. (Courtesy photo) He, underscored mediation as a key driver of Uganda’s quest for fast, inclusive, …

Kampala– The Chief Justice of Uganda, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny – Dollo, at the beg of this week, hosted a high-level delegation from the Embassy of Sweden and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) in his Chambers at the Supreme Court Building in Kampala. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo and his Guests in his chambers on Monday this week. The …

United Kingdom– His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Waiswa, Deputy Mufti, represented His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan, the Mufti of Uganda—currently left for official duties in the Kingdom of Morocco—at the 54th National Day celebrations of the United Arab Emirates, held on the evening of December 2, 2025, at Kampala Serena Hotel. Sheikh Waiswa was accompanied by Dr. Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh …

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has ruled that appointing a serving judicial officer to another civil service position is not inherently illegal, provided the officer takes leave before assuming the new role. Lady Justice Frances Abodo (courtesy photo) The ruling came in a case challenging the appointment of Justice Jane Frances Abodo as Director of Public Prosecution. The …

LUGAZI– 124 soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Engineers Brigade completed specialised training in land law and estate management at the Uganda Military Engineers College in Lugazi. Best Students received Certificates. The programme focused on strengthening the management of public land and reducing disputes linked to land use within the force. Presiding over the closing ceremony, the College Commandant, Col …

Rev Fr Emmanuel Katalemwa was recently appointed as a member of staff at Katigondo Seminary Rev Fr. Emmanuel Katalemwa Fr. Katalemwa is a priest of Kampala Archdiocese. Fr Katalemwa was a student of Katigondo Seminary between 2008 -2011. From 2011 to 2012 he was posted to Kisubi Seminary for the Pastoral Spiritual experience. In September 2012 he joined Ggaba National …

Mbarara– Police in Mbarara City have arrested a 27-year-old boda boda rider, Richard Agumaniiwe, a resident of Katojo Cell in Katojo Ward, Mbarara City South Division, over an alleged attempted murder incident involving a senior police officer. A photo from the video making rounds on social media. The Boda Boda Rider is seen in a viral video on various social …

KAMPALA — The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Lino Anguzu, has commended government agencies and development partners for working closely with his office to prevent and prosecute cases of Violence Against Women and Girls. DPP Lino Anguzu (in white T-shirt) inspecting stalls at Constitutional square on Friday. (Courtesy photo) “We understand that we cannot respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) …