Frank Bwekumbule, a radio Journalist with Impact FM, and two Masaka-based TikTokers have been remanded to Masaka Central Prison on charges of Impersonation and hate speech. Bwekumbule and the co-accused, Frank Kaggwa and Joseph Kikaawa Buguda, were charged before the Masaka Grade One Magistrate Abdullah Kayiza. They were arrested following a complaint filed by Justine…
The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala has adjourned the treason case against opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis Oola to May 6th and 10th, 2026, for the continuation of cross-examination of Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo. The proceedings, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Baguma, were adjourned on Thursday after a…
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Uganda has urged investors in the United Kingdom to invest in the 250 percent return-on-investment mining and energy sector in the country. However, only serous and mutually beneficial partners are welcome to invest in the country’s budding extractives sector, according to Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance,…
The High Court in Kampala has convicted and sentenced a 30-year-old security guard, Vincent Tumwesigye, to 18 years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to aggravated homosexuality involving a minor. The conviction was handed down by the Criminal Division, Judge Isaac Muwata, on Thursday, following a plea bargain agreement entered at the commencement of the trial.…
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The Government has suspended the enforcement of “Trade Order” operations across the country. The move follows intense pressure from the House and growing public outcry over the treatment of urban vendors. Addressing the House during today’s plenary session, the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, David Bahati, announced that the suspension is intended…
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda to pay 1.1 billion Shillings to Uganda Revenue Authority after losing a tax dispute over imported telecommunications equipment. In his ruling, Justice Stephen Mubiru set aside a decision of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, which had earlier directed URA to re-evaluate Airtel’s tax obligations. The…
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