12 law firms unite to defend Besigye
KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of 12 Ugandan law firms has formed a joint legal team to represent opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajj Obeid Lutale in a…
U.S. Senator calls for review of security ties with Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim Risch, has called for a review of the United States' security partnership with Uganda following the recent…
Speaker Oboth says witches are after him
TORORO, Uganda — Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth has appealed to Ugandans to keep him in prayer, saying his office has become the target of individuals employing witchcraft…
Ex-UPDF officer Michael Katungi remanded over drug, firearms charges
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded former Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officer Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to Luzira Prison as Uganda begins extradition proceedings following…
Museveni chairs first cabinet meeting
KAMPALA, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday chaired the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration, directing ministers to prioritize disciplined implementation of government programmes, accountability and efficient…
