Kayunga– The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has commended a Türkiye-backed charity initiative for supporting mass weddings among vulnerable Muslim communities, describing it as a rare and impactful intervention. Second Deputy Mufti, Dr. Sheikh Hafidh Muhammad Harunah Bukenya addressing Guests. The remarks were delivered on his behalf by Second Deputy Mufti, Dr. Sheikh Hafidh Muhammad Harunah …

Lira– The High Court has sentenced Mugerwa Paul to 40 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the murder of Dr. Olila Wilfred, a case that sent shockwaves across the Lango sub-region. Wooden Gavel Appearing before the High Court, presided over by Hon. Lady Justice Sarah Birungi Kalibala, Mugerwa admitted to the offence of murder. The court handed him …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post In any justice system, the true test is not in how it responds when the spotlight is bright, but in how it handles cases when attention fades. The resurfacing of a 2018 murder file linked to the recent killings at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Programme raises a painful and urgent question: how many …

Mbarara– Today, 13 April 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has opened a week-long induction for 38 newly appointed State Attorneys at Las Vegas Hotel in Mbarara. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Lino Anguzu, officially opened the programme and welcomed the new prosecutors into the institution. He congratulated them on earning a place in public service and …

By Ruqqayah Musa  Resilience and determination defined the action at the USSSA Kampala Regional Zone Basketball Qualifiers as schools pushed through tough, rainy conditions to keep their dreams alive at Hamz Stadium on Monday. Despite rainfall disrupting the schedule and preventing the completion of all group stage games, the competition pressed on with intensity as both boys’ and girls’ teams …

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Kyankwanzi – April 13 — Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, has called on newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to adopt disciplined lifestyles, warning against extravagance and unsustainable borrowing. Vice President Major (Rtd) Jessica Alupo at Kyankwanzi today Speaking on the seventh day of the NRM leaders’ retreat at the National Leadership Institute …

KISORO, April 13 — The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has commenced a three-day inspection and engagement tour of courts in southwestern Uganda aimed at strengthening justice service delivery and enhancing collaboration among justice sector stakeholders. Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija and other Judiciary top management staff during the tour. The tour will cover the High Courts in Kabale …

Kampala — The High Court has sworn in three assessors in the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, who is accused of murdering four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre. Christopher okello onyum (courtesy photo) At the commencement of the hearing, the court appointed three ordinary Ugandans to serve as assessors, a requirement in criminal trials to help guide the …

Kampala– The Judiciary of Uganda has rolled out new rules aimed at strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), in a move expected to improve access to justice and reduce case backlog. Chief Justice Flavian Zeija. (Courtesy photo) The Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026, issued by Dr. Flavian Zeija, were officially gazetted on March 27, 2026, under Statutory Instrument No. 14. The …