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FIA clarifies NGO account restrictions as routine compliance, not automatic guilt

Uganda, May 15 -- The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has moved to clarify the recent halting of bank accounts belonging to several Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), describing the move as... Read More


Ugandan Muslim leaders rally for unity as Hajj and Umrah season begins

Uganda, May 15 -- As preparations for the 2026 Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages officially kick off, prominent Muslim leaders in Uganda are calling for a renewed spirit of peace, discipline, and communal ha... Read More


Rukungiri NRM mobilizers demand Shs200m in unpaid election allowances

Uganda, May 14 -- Dozens of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party mobilizers in Rukungiri District have threatened peaceful demonstrations if the government fails to intervene in a dispu... Read More


Tensions flare at Busanza border as Congolese family rejects body of relative who died in Ugandan custody

Uganda, May 14 -- Diplomatic and communal tensions reached a breaking point at the Busanza border post on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as the relatives of a Congolese national refused to accept his remain... Read More


The history of allegiance oaths and affirmations

Uganda, May 14 -- Yesterday marked the beginning of the swearing-in process for the newly elected members of the 12th Parliament. This event will unfold over the next three days, wrapping up on May 15... Read More


Retiring Justice Egonda-Ntende condemns refusal to release NUP's Mufumbiro for wife's burial

Uganda, May 14 -- Retiring Court of Appeal judge Fredrick Egonda-Ntende has criticised fellow judicial officers for denying bail to opposition politician Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro to enable him bury his w... Read More


NCHE moves to strengthen law to close non-compliant universities

Uganda, May 14 -- The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has revealed plans to strengthen the law governing higher education institutions to enable the closure of non-compliant universities ... Read More


Judge faults police investigations after concluding 50 cases in eight days

Uganda, May 14 -- At least 18 people have been convicted of capital offences including murder, aggravated robbery, defilement and rape during a High Court criminal session in Ntungamo District that la... Read More


Woman arrested over allegedly locking up, defiling 13-year-old boy for two weeks

Uganda, May 14 -- Police in Amolatar District have arrested a 30-year-old woman over allegations of sexually abusing a 13-year-old Senior One student after allegedly keeping him hidden in her house fo... Read More


Uganda Law Society launches Shs2.3b Sovereignty defence fund

Uganda, May 14 -- The Uganda Law Society has announced a fundraising drive for a Sovereignty Defence Fund worth more than Shs2.3 billion aimed at supporting what it described as a lawful and professio... Read More