Nakaseke police officers started looking into a shooting death at Kaweweta Basic Military Training School. Lance Corporal Denis Sserunkuuma reportedly shot his wife, Kella Kebirungi Adyeri, on Monday afternoon around 3 pm. Sam Twiineamazima from the Savannah Regional Police told reporters that someone called the Kinyogoga police station about the shooting. Early findings show the married couple lived together inside the Kaweweta Army Barracks before the deadly event.
People who saw what happened said the husband and wife fought throughout the day. Their arguments grew worse as hours passed. The trouble began because Adyeri refused to cook food at home. She ran from their grass-thatched house, feeling scared as her husband chased her...
A Kampala High Court has ordered the Bank of Uganda to pay C&S Upholstery Limited 200 million shillings in damages. Justice Musa Ssekaana found that the bank wrongfully rejected the carpet company's bid and falsely accused them of forgery. The ruling centered on lost earnings that resulted from the bank's breach of duty during a procurement process. The carpet supplier proved its legitimate business standing against these unfounded claims.
The case began when the Bank of Uganda invited companies to replace carpets across six floors of its headquarters in May 2019. By the June deadline, C&S submitted proper paperwork, including authorization from Windsor International Limited. The bank later questioned whether C&S truly represented the...
Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria shared her job search struggles at a recent Gulu University event. Since graduating from Makerere University in 2000, she has applied for many positions but never made it to any interview shortlist. The deputy Inspector General of Government wanted to serve as a judge, yet her latest application for Justice of Appeal failed.
Every government job she landed came through personal connections rather than formal applications. Her career began when a professor noticed her research talents and connected her with his wife's legal firm. After saving money for three months, she paid her way through the Law Development Centre, where she earned her legal practice diploma.
She joined the Uganda Human Rights Commission as...
The Uganda People's Defence Forces recently named Major Bilal Katamba as the acting deputy defense public information officer. He stepped into the position after Colonel Deo Asiimwe Akiiki became military assistant to Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Colonel Akiiki encouraged journalists to support Katamba as he began working alongside his senior officer, Acting Major General Felix Kulayigye. Katamba brings extensive experience from previous roles across several military divisions.
Before his appointment, Major Katamba served as spokesperson for both the UPDF Mountain Division and Shujaa Operations against Allied Democratic Forces rebels operating from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since November 2021, when...
Six government officials received bail from the Anti-Corruption court after being charged with Shs 60 billion fraud through payment system manipulation. Justice Lawrence Gidudu set bail amounts between Shs 20 million and Shs 30 million on Monday, based on each person's role and charges. The court required sureties to sign non-cash bonds ranging from Shs 200 million to Shs 300 million for each defendant. Officials must surrender land titles and passports before they can leave custody, and they cannot enter their workplaces.
Justice Gidudu ordered all defendants to check in with the court registrar beginning April 3, 2025. The court released several high-ranking officials under these bail terms. Lawrence Ssemakula serves as accountant...
The High Court rejected bail for imprisoned attorney Eron Kiiza recently. Civil division judge Dr. Douglas Singiza denied Kiiza's petition on Monday because Kiiza had previously filed an appeal with the Court Martial Appeals court. Judge Singiza explained that bringing the case to the High Court created an improper filing situation. The General Court Martial headed by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe sentenced Kiiza to nine months behind bars for contempt of court on January 9, 2025.
This sentencing happened shortly before the Supreme Court decided against trying civilians through military courts. Kiiza had represented Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya at the General Court Martial when authorities arrested him. Their case...
Namibians gathered by the thousands near Windhoek last Saturday to honor founding president Sam Nujoma. He died at age 95 in a private hospital last month after three weeks of medical care. Leaders from across southern Africa joined everyday citizens at the Heroes Acre national memorial. They paid respects to the man who led Namibia to freedom from South African control thirty-five years ago.
Crowds began arriving at six that morning, making their way on foot and by car to reach the ceremony location. The people came to say farewell to the leader who brought independence to their nation. President Nangolo Mbumba spoke highly of Nujoma, describing him as a giant who stood strong during their 24-year armed struggle against South African...
Uganda sent more soldiers to the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears about a growing regional conflict. Defense spokesperson Felix Kulayigye told AFP reporters on Sunday, "Our troops have entered Mahagi town, and we are in control." The Congolese army asked for this help after armed groups reportedly killed many civilians. The military action happened in Ituri province, which sits along the Uganda-Congo border.
Armed men linked to the Cooperative for Development of Congo killed at least 51 people on February 10, according to local sources. This group says it fights to protect Lendu farmers against Hema cattle herders. Thousands of Ugandan soldiers already operate in different parts of Ituri through an official...
Last Friday, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the International Center for Research on Women hosted an eye-opening discussion about social protection in Uganda. The event focused on systems that shield Ugandans from the risks and vulnerabilities they face throughout life. Many experts addressed the challenges of protecting citizens amid population growth and rising poverty levels across the country. The debate revealed both progress and significant gaps in current approaches.
Paul Onapa, deputy head of the Expanding Social Protection program from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, shared key findings from the 2024 report. Since 2015, Uganda has built several protection systems, including a National Social Protection...
