Govt to construct 9 mini hydro power plants in western Uganda. The Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC), a government company put in place to catalyse financing for renewable energy projects and increased access to clean and modern energy services is set to break ground for the construction of nine mini hydro power sites in the districts of Kasese, Bushenyi, Mitooma, Hoima ...

23 hours ago · The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen Kainerugaba Muhoozi, has criticized the recent Supreme court ruling that outlawed the trial of civilians in military courts, arguing that the decision undermines the vision and mandate of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF). Muhoozi expressed his ‘shock’ over the ruling, stating that the UPDF serves as a […]

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2 days ago · The General Court Martial in Makindye has adjourned all scheduled hearings, including the treachery case against Dr Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, and Captain Denis Oola, to analyze the recent Supreme court ruling that banned the trial of civilians in military courts. When our reporter arrived at the Court Martial premises, a lieutenant, who did […]

4 days ago · The Uganda Prisons Service has said it will not release Rtd Col Dr Kizza Besigye and other civilians who have been facing trial on various charges before the Court Martial until they get instructions from the Attorney General. Last week on Friday, the Supreme court halted all ongoing criminal trials of civilians in the Court Martial […]

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2 days ago · Despite being in existence for nearly three decades, Uganda’s stock market, the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), has struggled to make a significant impact, registering few tangible wins for the general public and the broader economy. This comes as a surprise because the necessary conditions: law, personnel, corporations, prospective clients, market framework, technology, and the need […]

2 days ago · In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Uganda (SCU) unequivocally ruled that the General Court Martial lacks jurisdiction to try civilians. This ruling is a significant affirmation of the rule of law, a principle that should be the cornerstone of any democratic society. However, President Yoweri Museveni’s reaction to this ruling raises critical […]

Jan 15, 2025 · Overview: In the 2023/24 financial year alone, debt servicing consumed Shs8.76 trillion, with this figure expected to rise to Shs12.72 trillion in the current financial year. While the government insists that Uganda’s debt remains sustainable in the medium and long term, the strain on public finances is evident Uganda’s public debt has been a growing […]

Jan 10, 2025 · The death of Kawempe North Division MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya has united legislators across the political spectrum in urging the government to ensure that suspects are not denied police bond or court bail. During a special sitting presided over by the speaker Annet Anita Among, MPs paid tribute to Ssegirinya while condemning acts of torture and […]