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Ugandans face Shs56m bond for US tourist and business visas
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a new requirement for Ugandans applying for United States business and tourist visas, following Uganda’s inclusion in the US visa bond pilot programme. In a public service announcement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said the change takes effect from January 21, 2026, and applies to applicants seeking B1/B2…
House vets Justice Flavian Zeija for Chief Justice
Parliament’s Appointments Committee has completed the vetting of Hon. Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, who has been nominated by President Yoweri Museveni to serve as Uganda’s next Chief Justice. The session took place on Thursday morning under the leadership of Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, a member of the committee, confirmed the…
Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo retires at 70
Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has officially retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70, bringing to an end more than four decades of service in Uganda’s legal and judicial system. Justice Owiny-Dollo stepped down at midnight on January 18, 2026, in line with Article 144(1)(a) of the Constitution, which requires the retirement of…
Shincheonji Church of Jesus not happy with South Korean Gov’t retaliatory campaign
Shincheonji Church of Jesus on Monday accused the South Korean government of weaponising state power to carry out a retaliatory campaign against the religious group, labelling the administration’s recent actions a grave violation of the constitution. In a formal statement, the church alleged that President Lee Jae-myung and Prime Minister Kim Min-seok have preemptively branded…
Kotido officials arrested over Shs1bn roads fund misuse
Kotido — Police in Kotido Municipality have arrested four senior officials of Kotido Municipal Council over alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds earmarked for road rehabilitation and maintenance. According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the suspects include Town Clerk Okaja Emmanuel, Senior Civil Engineer Okidi Gasper, Senior Internal Auditor Akello Deo Nyanga, and Assistant…