Uganda's attorney general asked parliament Tuesday to delay talks about jail delays until justice leaders can meet.
Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa said Justice Minister Norbert Mao tried to see Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo last week. The meeting failed because court officials had other duties.
"We cannot make this statement today," Kiryowa told lawmakers. "The justice minister sought time with the chief justice and his team. They worked on a key ruling last week."
Court leaders attend a judges' meeting this week through Friday. Mao wants to speak with them before he reports to parliament.
Many inmates stay in jail for months or years before trial. This concerns lawmakers who demand faster court cases.
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Uganda pays $12 million yearly to rent space for its embassies abroad. Members of parliament want the country to buy or build its buildings instead.
The rent costs hit hardest in Rwanda and India. Uganda's office in Kigali costs $8,000 monthly for housing its top diplomat. This rate will jump to $10,000 next year.
The embassy pays $12,000 each month for office space in New Delhi, totaling $144,000 per year.
Foreign affairs officials see a way out. They suggest buying a permanent home in Kigali for $1.5 million, which would end the monthly payments.
The New Delhi mission needs $2.5 million to build on land India gave Uganda. The country must act fast as if Uganda delays, India might give the land to another nation.
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Kampala city leaders seek to delay a council meeting set for Tuesday over school test results.
The city's head, Sharifah Buzeki, asked to move the meeting because staff need more time with exam data. The education office plans to finish its report by February 6.
Council members await details about how city schools performed in recent Primary Leaving Examinations. The report should show which schools improved and where problems exist.
Buzeki asked the council speaker for patience until the full report arrived. She stressed the need for exact figures in measuring school success.
The delay sparked interest in student achievement across Kampala's public schools. Parents and officials want answers about exam outcomes.
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Uganda's parliament heard updates on voter list changes Tuesday. Legal committee head Stephen Mugabi shared progress on the national register cleanup.
The Electoral Commission adds new voters and removes deceased names from its lists. Officials check details to fix errors in voter information.
Mugabi stressed the need to reach voters in distant areas. He said everyone must have a chance to take part in elections.
Public awareness drives support for the update process. Open checks help build trust in the system.
The committee faces some delays but expects to finish on time. This matters for holding fair elections across the country.
Parliament plans to review the report further. Leaders see this work as key to better elections. The...
Security forces joined locals to clean streets in Mubende, Uganda, ahead of the Tarehe Sita celebrations.
Deputy RDC Abubaker Birungi launched the event at Kasana Playground. Police and army teams worked together to tidy markets and public spaces.
"When people see uniformed officers cleaning, it shows the importance of sanitation," Birungi said. He asked residents to keep their town clean.
District Police Commander Martin Kalekyeezi praised ties between security forces and locals. Lt. John Kahiindi Francis from the Defence Shop echoed these views.
Assistant RDC Andrew Solomon Musiindi noted changes in public trust. "Under Amin, people ran from uniforms. Today, I saw a soldier asking politely to clean near a woman's items," he said...
Uganda's Works Minister has outlined plans to handle $350 million in road agency debt and keep former staff employed.
General Edward Katumba Wamala said the disbanded Uganda National Roads Authority left behind 1.3 trillion shillings in contractor payments. He promised the government would pay these debts.
"Your roles remain secure," Katumba told former road agency workers on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. He assured project managers they could stay in public service.
The minister announced stricter rules for new road projects. Contracts must start on time, with proper documents ready before signing. He warned against delays and mistakes in paperwork.
Katumba said projects need land rights before they start. This rule...
Uganda's opposition party NUP demands freedom for two jailed leaders after a new court ruling bars military trials of civilians.
The party wants Angulibo Siraj and Andama Hamuza released from prison. Military courts charged them with treachery and illegal possession of weapons in February 2024.
"Their detention violates the Supreme Court decision," said NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya. Both men stayed in various military sites before landing in Kigo Prison.
The Supreme Court ruled on January 31 that military courts cannot try civilians. It ordered these cases moved to regular courts.
Government offices remain uncertain about the ruling's effects. The prison system awaits guidance from Uganda's attorney general.
Lawyers...
A Uganda High Court ruling has struck down the leadership of the nation's pension regulator, citing a lack of required expertise.
Justice Musa Ssekana found the board members at the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) unfit for their roles. The case, brought by Martin Anthony Nsubuga, challenged the board's technical qualifications.
The court ordered current board members to stop working at URBRA and directed Finance Minister Matia Kasaija to appoint new leaders with proper skills under Section 8 of the URBRA Act.
"The board lacks the basic knowledge needed to oversee pension matters," Justice Ssekana said in his ruling. He stressed the importance of expert oversight in managing retirement funds.
This marks a...
Valentine's Day approaches in ten days, bringing its annual wave of romantic gestures across cities worldwide. Roses, chocolates, and displays of affection will fill restaurants, hotels, and social media feeds on February 14.
Many people stand apart from these celebrations as observers rather than participants. Yet the human need for love, understanding, and connection remains vital year-round despite the added pressure this holiday brings.
Mental health experts advise against contacting former partners during this emotional period. Past relationships might seem appealing, but fleeting emotions should not derail personal growth and healing.
They recommend accepting love gracefully when it appears but stress that its absence does not...
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