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Eleven SMACKOBA Members Make It to Parliament

Eleven SMACKOBA Members Make It to Parliament

Kampala– St. Mary’s Kisubi Old Boys Association (SMACKOBA) has congratulated its members who were elected to Parliament in the recently concluded 2026 General Elections. In a congratulatory message, the association praised the newly elected legislators for their achievement and commitment to public service. “We congratulate our own on their victories in the 2026–2031 Parliamentary elections. We celebrate your service and excellence,” …

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Judges’ Conference  Push for People-Centred Justice, ADR and Electoral Reforms

Judges’ Conference  Push for People-Centred Justice, ADR and Electoral Reforms

Munyonyo,Uganda – Day Two of the 27th Annual Judges’ Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo got underway with a focused and practical programme aimed at strengthening people-centred justice delivery and reinforcing public confidence in the Judiciary. Vice President Jessica Alupo in a group photo with judges at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Monday.(Courtesy photo) Discussions throughout the day centred on strengthening Alternative …

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City Lawyer Mabirizi Remanded to Luzira Over Hate Speech Charges

City Lawyer Mabirizi Remanded to Luzira Over Hate Speech Charges

Kampala — Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded city lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi to Luzira Prison on charges of spreading malicious information and hate speech against Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija and Court of Appeal Justice Musa Ssekaana. Mabirizi in court today Mabirizi appeared before Grade One Magistrate Ritah Kidasa but declined to take plea, arguing that he did …

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Election Petition Supreme Court Set to Rule on Summoning EC Chairperson

Election Petition Supreme Court Set to Rule on Summoning EC

Kampala– The Supreme Court is poised to determine whether the Chairperson of the Uganda Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, will be summoned to account for alleged irregularities in the last presidential election. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija during the court session. The decision, expected on February 18, follows submissions by lawyers representing Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party, …

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Nameere Pledges Service-Driven Leadership – The Torch Uganda – Independent News, Stories & Perspectives

Nameere Pledges Service Driven Leadership The Torch Uganda – Independent

Masaka City — Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament–elect, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has described her court-sanctioned victory as a historic milestone built by the people of Masaka “stitch by stitch,” saying the electorate rejected divisive politics in favor of effective representation, service delivery and meaningful engagement with government. In the message she posted our social media platforms after the …

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Photos:Muwanga Kivumbi Returns to Court Amid Tight Security

PhotosMuwanga Kivumbi Returns to Court Amid Tight Security

Butambala, Uganda — Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi has on Tuesday returned to Butambala Magistrates Court amid heavy security as proceedings in his case resumed. Muwanga Kivumbi arriving at Butambala Court (courtesy photos) Kivumbi was transported to court in a Uganda Prisons Service bus under tight guard and, upon arrival, was escorted to the court holding cells as he awaited the start …

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UNEB Recovers Missing PLE Scripts from Koboko School, Assures Timely Marking

UNEB Recovers Missing PLE Scripts from Koboko School Assures Timely

Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed the recovery of missing Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) Integrated Science scripts for candidates of Bamure Primary School in Koboko District, assuring parents and stakeholders that the situation is now under control. Some of the Primary School pupils having their PLE Exams (Courtesy photo) In a press statement issued on …

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Kaziimba Appeals for Peace and Forgiveness as He Begins Farewell Journey

Kaziimba Appeals for Peace and Forgiveness as He Begins Farewell

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has commenced his farewell visits to dioceses across the country ahead of his retirement scheduled for 15 August 2027, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu (courtesy photo) Archbishop Kaziimba launched the tour in the Diocese of Kigezi, where he …

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Museveni Urges Judiciary to Prioritise Wellness to Improve Justice Delivery and Public Confidence

Museveni Urges Judiciary to Prioritise Wellness to Improve Justice Delivery

Munyonyo, Kampala — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Judiciary to place judicial wellness at the centre of justice delivery, arguing that the physical, mental and ethical wellbeing of judicial officers is critical to effective case management, faster dispute resolution and national stability. Vice President, Hon. Jessica Alupo being welcomed by Chief Justice and Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo. …

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Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mukasa Passes On

Rev Fr Emmanuel Mukasa Passes On

Lugazi– The Catholic community in Lugazi Diocese and across the country is mourning the death of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mukasa, a priest of the Lugazi Diocese. Rev Fr Emmanuel Mukasa By the time of his passing, Rev. Fr. Mukasa was serving as the Vice Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Nyenga, where he was widely known for his dedication to priestly …

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