NW0YA — The Nwoya Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday convened the District Chain-Link Committee (DCC) meeting for the Second Quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, bringing together key players in the justice, security, and community sectors to strengthen cooperation and improve service delivery in the district. Held at the court premises, the meeting was attended by representatives from Nwoya Central …

Karamoja– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has conducted a 30-kilometre route march across parts of the Karamoja Sub-region as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen combat readiness and improve physical fitness among troops. UPDF troops during the exercise. The exercise brought together personnel from the Division Headquarters and its affiliated brigades, including 403 Brigade in Napak, …

Buhweju – President Yoweri Museveni has reassured residents of Buhweju District that construction of the long-awaited Bwizibwera–Nsiika–Nyakashaka–Nyakabirizi road is set to commence, saying the contractor is already in place and awaiting final compensation processes. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni waving at his supporters in Buhweju Campaigning in Buhweju on Saturday, Museveni said government had already secured a Chinese contractor to undertake …

MBARARA — Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, on Friday November 28, delivered a series of presentations on the role of patriotism in combating corruption to more than 2,400 students in western Uganda. Brig General Isoke addressing the young people. Addressing 1,500 students undergoing a patriotism training programme at Mbarara High School, Gen. Isoke spoke …

Kampala– The Electoral Commission (EC), has condemned recent incidents of violence that have marred the ongoing campaign period, involving direct attacks on Candidates and supporters by Security Agencies in the country. Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu arriving in Masaka for his campaigns on Saturday. (Courtesy photo) In a statement issued last evening, the Commission expressed deep concern over violent episodes that …

SOMALIA– Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) conducted a guided tour of the Somali National Army (SNA) 66 Brigade Headquarters in Barawe sub-sector, Lower Shabelle region, alongside their SNA counterparts. The visit, led by SNA 66 Brigade Commander Col Liiban Yuusuf Gare, aimed to reinforce cooperation between the …

Mukono– The Annual Local Government Service Delivery Performance Assessment in Mukono District has officially come to a close, with the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) commending the district’s technical team for their improved cooperation, dedication, and timely response throughout the three-day exercise. The assessment, conducted from 26th to 28th November 2025, evaluated Mukono’s performance across key sectors in line …

GULU-The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Gulu regional office has conducted a legal aid outreach for officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) at the 4 Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu. Fourth Division officers who attended the training session. The engagement is part of the UHRC’s activities preceding the annual 16 Days of Activism and the commemoration of International …

By FRED MUWEMA The hallmark of choice of law in commercial contracts is anchored on the common adage of party autonomy, which essentially allows parties freedom to select the proper law to govern the contract. Counsel Fred Muwema (Courtesy photo) The general rule is that choice of law clauses, often inter-linked with forum-selection clauses or exclusive jurisdiction clauses, must be …

KAMPALA– The Judiciary of Uganda has commended judicial officers in Magistrates Courts for their outstanding contribution towards the successful implementation of the Small Claims Procedure (SCP). The SCP allows individuals to resolve financial disputes involving amounts below Shs10 million without the involvement of advocates. Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo (in middle) with Judicial officers and other stakeholders cutting the cake …