KAMPALA– With grateful hearts, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and its stakeholders gathered yesterday, December 22, 2025, at Kampala Serena Hotel, to celebrate a meaningful Thanksgiving and Recognition Ceremony, giving thanks and praise for various blessings and honoring dedication, service, and excellence. Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo receiving an award from Deputy Chief Justice emeritus Richard …

Kampala- On Tuesday, 23rd day of December 2025, a courtesy meeting was held between the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Lino Anguzu, and the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, to reaffirm their commitment to close inter-agency collaboration in the administration of criminal justice. The meeting was held at the head office of the Office …

Kampala– On Tuesday, High Court declined to deliver a ruling in Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s application seeking for bail and stay his trial untill the constitutional court pronounces itself on the matter he filed before it. Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye in court this year. (Courtesy photo) The ruling was expected to be delivered via mail on 23rd December 2025, …

Kampala— Prof. Fredrick Sempebwa, the Senior Counsel Bar of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a strong statement reaffirming the Society’s statutory mandate and non-partisan role, amid growing debate over its involvement in matters related to Uganda’s electoral processes. Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa(Courtesy photo) In a statement dated  Monday 22nd December, signed by Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa, Chairperson of the Senior …

Kampala– The state Prosecution has asked the High court criminal division Judge, Emmanuel Baguma not to grant bail to Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye over fears that he’s most likely to abscond. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Dr Kiiza Besigye arriving at High Court a few months back. This came after Besigye’s legal team led by Earnest Kalibbala requested court to …

Kampala, Uganda — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, has today chaired high-level bilateral consultations with a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H.E. Saqr Sulaiman Al-Qurashi, Director General for African Affairs at ,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom. The engagement forms part of structured political consultations aimed …

By Isaac Ssemakadde, This decision is a classic illustration of how formalism continues to masquerade as fidelity to the law in Uganda’s electoral jurisprudence. Mathias Walukagga (courtesy photo) The court insists almost ritualistically that an expired academic certificate at the time of nomination is fatal. One is left wondering whether elections are meant to be contests of ideas and leadership, …

Kampala– The President of the Muslim community of Burkina Faso, Al Haj Moussa Koanda, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, at his office on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Mufti Sheikh Ramathan Mubaje with his guests. Al Haj Koanda was accompanied by other high-profile dignitaries, including Prof. Salisu Shehu, Executive Secretary …

Kampala– High Court Judge, Simon Peter Kinobe has dismissed a petition in which Singer Mathias Walukagga was challenging the decision of the Electoral Commission (EC) that denominated him from the official list of contestants for Busiro East Parliamentary seat. Mathias Walukagga A week back, the Electoral Commission ruled in favor of John Lubowa Kilimiro, a registered voter in who brought …

Karamoja– The Karamoja sub-region is steadily shedding its legacy of insecurity and underdevelopment and embracing a future anchored in peace, stability and economic transformation, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3rd Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Wilberforce Karate Sserunkuma, has said. Maj Gen Sserunkuma made the remarks at the close of a 10-day domestic study and research tour by course …