The evening air at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala came alive as Judicial Officers and staff gathered for an energetic session of aerobics and Zumba, setting aside the day’s demands for exercise, laughter, and team building. Addressing participants, the Principal Judge, Jane Frances Abodo, commended staff for turning up in large numbers and sustaining the…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has secured a conviction against Hon. Nandutu Agness, Woman Member of Parliament for Bududa District and former Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, for the offence of dealing with suspect property. The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court of Uganda, presided over by Hon. Lady Justice…
In the next financial year 2026/27, Lira regional referral hospital is set to recruit more than 150 staff following the allocation of an additional UGX 4.8 billion for recruitment. The Hospital Director, Dr. Andrew Odur, made the announcement on Wednesday, 8th April 2026, while delivering the maiden State of the Hospital Address at the 156th…
By Ouni Jaspher Kyankwanzi: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reminded the current Generational leaders of their role in fostering the prosperity of Africa, political heritage and political unity for strategic security in the four dimensions of Land, Air, Sea and Space. He was today officially opening the Leaders’ Retreat for the newly elected NRM MPs…
The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Mrs. Anne Twino Muhairwehas made a passionate appeal to senior officers to desist from unethical practices which she said are a big threat to national security. Security, she noted, is the foundation upon which a nation’s progress stands because it nurtures trust, enhances investor confidence in the economy, and…
A productive engagement was held today between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and International Justice Mission (IJM) to advance efforts to strengthen Uganda’s criminal justice system, with a particular focus on protecting women and children. The meeting offered a platform to discuss key challenges in investigating and prosecuting cases involving Gender-Based…
KENYA: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has commenced an induction programme for over 80 newly recruited staff members, with a formal opening ceremony held on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at the Kenya School of Government, Kabete. Speaking during the opening session, the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Abdi A. Mohamud, congratulated the new officers on…
Hon. Judith Nabakoob, Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development has announced that Government had secured $540 million (UGX 2.1 trillion) from the World Bank to support urban transformation across Uganda. While addressing journalists and the media at the Uganda Media Centre this morning, the Minister noted that the funding, which includes an $80 million…
The Judiciary family has today joined family and friends for the burial ceremony of the Late Retired Justice Augustine Sebutulo Nshimye at his country home in Namutamba Village, Bulera Sub-county, Mityana District. Justice Nshimye, who passed away last Friday at his home in Kamwokya, was honoured with an official burial by the Government of Uganda…
KENYA: The Office of Directorate of Public Prosecution in Kenya which is the National Prosecution Authority established by the Constitution (Art.157) to independently exercise State powers of prosecution (DPP) today presented the first witness as trial began against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking narcotics on the high seas. The accused, Jasem Darzadeh Nia, Rahim…
