By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2044 EAT on Thursday 21 August 2025 All is not well within the judiciary, as deputy registrars, assistant registrars, and chief magistrates accuse the government of backtracking on a previously agreed resolution to enhance their salaries. The judicial officers have expressed frustration over what they describe as a breach…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1221 EAT on Wednesday 20 August 2025 On a sweltering afternoon in Najjera, the unfinished Kiwatule–Kira–Kiwogoma road paints a tale of contrasts — one of long-promised progress, and another of daily disruption. Vehicles inch over rough, uneven terrain as traders battle thick dust to protect their goods. Around them,…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1135 EAT on Wednesday 20 August 2025 The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has disqualified Fiona Nakku from the race for the party’s National Female Youth Member of Parliament (MP) flag bearer position, citing age ineligibility. According to the Commission, Nakku does not meet the age…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1431 EAT on Tuesday 19 August 2025 The Constitutional Court, in a 4-1 ruling, has upheld provisions of the Divorce Act requiring couples to state valid grounds before a marriage can be dissolved In the lead judgment, Justice Hellen Obura stated that allowing divorce without an inquiry into the…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1616 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 In our Senior Citizen Series today, We’re featuring Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu (born 28 November 1965) is a Ugandan politician currently serving as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, a position she has held since 8 June 2021. Despite…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1540 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has ruled out direct compensation for losses suffered during past insurgencies, stating that such restitution is neither feasible nor supported under international norms. Speaking during a meeting with leaders in Soroti City, President Yoweri Museveni likened the impact of…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1554 EAT on Sunday 17 August 2025 The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has advised the public to exercise caution when using self-test cancer kits, warning that while such tools show promise, they should not replace professional medical screening. The caution comes ahead of the upcoming Conference on Cancer and…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1455 EAT on Friday 15 August 2025 Four Arrested in Kakumiro for Presenting Forged Academic Papers During UPDF Recruitment Four individuals have been arrested in Kakumiro District for allegedly presenting forged academic documents during the ongoing Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. The arrests were made on…