Justice Isah Serunkuma rejected lawyer Male Mabirizi's court application at the High Court. The judge found that Mabirizi had abandoned his case and abused legal procedures. Mabirizi originally filed private prosecutions against Justice Musa Ssekaana and former Inspector General Irene Mulyagonja at Makindye Chief Magistrates' Court. The lower court dismissed these cases for jurisdictional reasons in 2022. Mabirizi then appealed this decision to the High Court in January 2024.
The activist lawyer took no further action on his application after the initial filing. Justice Serunkuma noted that this inaction demonstrated lost interest and case abandonment. The court applied Section 17(2) of the Judicature Act to prevent process abuse and...
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the new Reconnaissance and Intelligence Command headquarters for the national armed forces in Mogadishu. Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, State Minister Omar Ali Abdi, and Chief of Defence Forces General Odowa Yusuf Rage attended the ceremony with senior military officers. The facility will boost intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities against Al-Shabaab and other threats. Security reforms advance as the African Union Transition Mission prepares to end operations by late 2024. Mohamud emphasized that modern intelligence systems have contributed to recent battlefield victories.
Military briefings at the Defence Ministry highlighted successful operations in the Galguduud and...
Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Prof. Edward Nuwagaba addressed global investors at the UK-Africa Investment Summit about attracting private investment into Uganda. He promised regulatory changes, tax benefits, and environmental policies to support the country's financial modernization efforts. Uganda achieved 6.1 percent economic growth during the previous fiscal year, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting 6 to 6.5 percent expansion through 2026. Oil production, infrastructure development, and agricultural exports will drive this growth. The deputy governor acknowledged that excessive taxation and administrative burdens hinder private sector development.
Nuwagaba proposed establishing a centralized investment facility under...
Lady Justice Susan Odongo rejected Three Ways Shipping Services Group Ltd's attempt to overturn a garnishee order. The company and its directors faced a six-year-old debt worth USD 126,000 owed to Transpares (K) Ltd. Bank accounts at Stanbic Bank Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda remained frozen under the court order. The defendants claimed they operated as separate legal entities from the original debtor company.
The judge determined that corporate structure alone could not shield the group from responsibility. Evidence showed that identical individuals controlled multiple companies while attempting debt avoidance. Transpares had previously won Civil Suit No. 279 of 2019 after Three Ways Shipping Services (K) Ltd breached fuel...
Uganda Revenue Authority selected Denis Kugonza Kateeba for the Commissioner for Domestic Taxes position. The department under his leadership collected Shs 21.25 trillion during the previous financial year. Officials expect the new commissioner to help achieve an ambitious Shs 33.18 trillion collection target for the current fiscal period. Kateeba brings extensive experience as a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant and former Commissioner for Tax Investigations. His previous work focused on developing fraud detection systems and establishing specialized investigation units for high-risk business sectors.
The appointee previously worked at Uganda National Roads Authority and NAADS before gaining international experience as an external...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced his 2027 presidential candidacy during a massive rally in Karatina Town. Thousands of supporters filled the streets as Gachagua promised to bring liberation to Kenya through inclusive governance. He posted on social media that 2027 represents the moment for change and declared his firm commitment to the presidential race. The announcement signals his determination to create a better Kenya where all citizens participate in government. Gachagua thanked residents for their enthusiastic reception and pledged continued support.
The declaration intensifies Gachagua's ongoing conflict with President William Ruto, following the dissolution of their partnership after the 2022 election victory...
Uganda's National Resistance Movement has set Thursday, September 18, 2025, as the date for Youth and Entrepreneurs Leagues National Executive elections. The Central Executive Committee made this decision during their meeting at State House, Entebbe, on September 13. Secretary General Richard Todwong announced the directive through an official circular. The party will also select flag bearers for parliamentary youth representatives during these polls. District headquarters across all 151 NRM regions will host the voting process.
Delegates must arrive by 9:00 a.m. and cast ballots by standing behind their preferred candidates. Party officials received strict instructions to maintain order and prevent interference during the electoral...
Zimbabwe advances major health system changes through new financing models and workforce expansion plans. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora announced plans to present the National Health Insurance Bill to Parliament this month during a development partners meeting in Harare. The government aims to complete the legislation by December to establish predictable funding mechanisms for healthcare services. Officials commit to doubling medical personnel numbers by 2030 through enhanced training programs and improved working conditions. The Presidential Hospital Renovation Programme will modernize major referral facilities across the nation.
Development partners praised Zimbabwe's recent health achievements during the coordination forum...
Makomo Engineering accelerates construction efforts at Kunzvi Dam following Saturday's river closure ceremony. The contractor commits to double shifts and weekend work to complete the project by year's end. Engineer Jin Liangming announced that water impoundment will begin immediately after riverbed closure. The milestone enables safe construction while creating optimal conditions for the completion of the dam. Zimbabwe National Water Authority officials attended the significant engineering achievement.
Harare residents will access new water supplies once the reservoir fills during the upcoming rains. Local farmers across Goromonzi and Murehwa districts will benefit from improved irrigation capabilities. The 65 percent completed dam...
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