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By Kabuye Ronald President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, who recently retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Parliament on Thursday confirmed that Dr Zeija appeared before the Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, for vetting ahead of his assumption of office. “Earlier …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Flavian Zeija appeared on Thursday morning before the appointments committee of parliament for vetting as Uganda’s new Chief Justice. This followed his appointment, as confirmed by Hajji Faruk Kirunda, the President’s Special Press Assistant for Mobilisation. The appointment comes just four days after former Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy vacated office upon reaching …

Chief Justice, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny – Dollo, this afternoon formally handed over office to the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, marking the close of a five-year tenure at the helm of the Judiciary. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr Flavian Zeija Chief Justice to take over from Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy …

The Teso District Council of Sheikhs has successfully carried out a nomination exercise, unanimously selecting 47-year-old Sheikh Ramadhan Ibrahim Ibwakiti as the new District Kadhi. He replaces Sheikh Asuman Muhammad Ocen, who has been serving in an acting capacity for nine years. Some of the council members The well-attended session, presided over by Hon. Abubaker Were Wandagho, the UMSC National …

Kampala- Three days after Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo has retired from Judiciary service as the Chief Justice, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni utilizing the powers provided to him by the Constitution of Uganda, has nominated Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija to lead the Judiciary. Dr. Flavian Zeija before the Parliamentary committee today. (Courtesy photo) “Parliament’s Committee on Appointments chaired by …

Ndejje University has officially commissioned the construction of the Ndejje University Chapel and the Lady Irene Main Hall, marking a significant milestone in the University’s spiritual and infrastructural development. The historic ceremony was officiated by the Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hannington Mutebi, and attended by University Management, staff, and other key stakeholders. The commissioning ushers in the implementation phase of …

EC officials display one of the Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs). Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda prepares for District and City Local Government elections on Thursday, January 22, 2026, amid lingering doubts over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) controversial Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs). The technology, which faltered spectacularly during the January 15 presidential and parliamentary elections, remains under …

I’m a queer, gender non-conforming person in a relationship with a straight man. Our love doesn’t fit neatly into a category, but that doesn’t make it any less true. By Maverique Z On an unassuming day in October 2022, I met my current partner. At the time, I mistook him for someone else and called him the wrong name, yet …

As Uganda continues to battle persistent gold fraud scandals that have left foreign investors counting heavy losses, EuroGold Refinery has taken a bold leap onto the global stage, officially opening its main offices in Dubai—the world’s gold capital. The move, announced with fanfare, comes at a time when Uganda’s gold sector remains under scrutiny for fake gold deals, vanished consignments, …

The political ground is shaking in northern Uganda as leaked Declaration of Results (DR) forms from 18 disputed polling stations deliver a crushing blow to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua. Despite the Electoral Commission (EC) ordering a fresh election in the contested polling stations of Ajuri County, Alebtong District, the leaked results still paint a grim …