DPP rejects Eron Kiiza’s sureties
KAMPALA. The director of public prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has opposed the bail application of jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, citing concerns over the nature of the charge against him....
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Nalukoola delayed gazette Sparks Outcry, Swearing-In Blocked
KAMPALA. Ugandan lawmakers have condemned the Electoral Commission (EC) for withholding the official gazettement of Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) victor of the Kawempe North by-election, delaying...
Uganda’s Press Freedom Crumbles Amid Electoral Repression
By James Kabengwa Kampala, Uganda. As Kawempe North parliamentary by-election descended into chaos, Thursday, the arrests of two opposition lawmakers and multiple journalists—paired with a shocking military crackdown—have laid bare...
Deputy RDC Majambere turns to blackmail to shield from theft charges
KAMPALA. Deputy RDC Ivan Ssemakula (Majambere) faced with land grabbing, theft, and abuse of office allegations has been accused of intimidating probes after a viral video showing him appealing to...
Ugandan dissidents in London Demand Accountability, Justice
Demonstrators condemned the continued arrests of supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s leading opposition party, whose leader, Bobi Wine born Robert Kyagulanyi-a former pop star, has faced repeated state persecution.
Businessman Charged in Forest Land Fraud
Lira, Uganda. Okwir Joel, a local businessman and former chairperson of the Railway Division land committee, was arraigned Friday at Lira Chief Magistrate Court on charges of attempted felony,...
SACCO Officials Charged in 3.6B Teachers’ money Fraud
Kampala. Mutesasira Evans Kaganizo, Chairperson of the Uganda Liberal Teachers’ Union Members SACCO, and businessman Esiingwa Hassan Maganda were Thursday arraigned at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court today on...
Court Remands Official Over SAGE Fund Theft
TORORO. Tororo District Court has remanded Asangai David, a Community Development Officer, until March 19, 2025, accused of theft of millions of shillings meant for the elderly and war recovery...
SH-ACU Foils DFCU Bank Fraud Scheme
KAMPALA. An alleged frsudster Ngabirano Gerald has been arraigned today by the State House Anti Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) at Kabale Chief Magistrate’s Court where he has been charged with forgery,...
Judge Singiza dismisses Col. Besigye case
In his ruling, Judge Singiza also addressed the personal attacks he faced on social media, stating that while some insults may be tolerable as fair comments, others, including cartoon drawings depicting him as a Nazi judge, were unacceptable and could amount to criminal prejudice.
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State Censorship, Commercialization Crush Uganda’s Radio Dramas
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DPP rejects Eron Kiiza’s sureties
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Nalukoola delayed gazette Sparks Outcry, Swearing-In Blocked
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Uganda’s Press Freedom Crumbles Amid Electoral Repression
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Deputy RDC Majambere turns to blackmail to shield from theft charges
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Art silenced by Power’s grip
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Ugandan dissidents in London Demand Accountability, Justice
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Businessman Charged in Forest Land Fraud
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SACCO Officials Charged in 3.6B Teachers’ money Fraud
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Court Remands Official Over SAGE Fund Theft
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KCCA land board boss Balondemu rearrested over allegedly defrauding Shs2.2bn from Americans
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Court stops Lawyers’ meeting to discuss Museveni letter to Chief Justice
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Ugandan MP escapes death in deadly land dispute.
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New Bill wants bars opened at 5-10pm
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KCCA FC terminate contract with Portuguese coach Traquil
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WASTAGE: MPs to pocket sh2.7m per day for sports
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Kiryandongo leaders throw out CMD Investments for messing sh3.5b project
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New Airport terminal launched ahead of NAM conference in Uganda
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Kiteezi updates: 18 confirmed dead as Museveni orders arrests
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Police net two soldiers in foiled Kawempe mobile money robbery
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Ministry closes two medical schools in Luwero over expired licences, extortion
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Kiteezi Updates: IGP orders arrest of KCCA spokesperson
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Businessman Charged in Forest Land Fraud
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Terrorist who planted recent bombs in Kampala flees to Congo
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2024:Brother Ronnie cautions Ugandans about gay law, warns on Isreal- Palestine war
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NUP orders Mpuuga to step down after admitting to sh500m heist
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Kampala Lawyer Nalukoola Wins NUP Flag
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Bobi: Speaker Among paid Mpuuga Shs500m as reward to sack Zaake as commissioner
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Boda-riding gunmen kill forex bureau guard, arrested by police
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New political party moves to upset NUP
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State Censorship, Commercialization Crush Uganda’s Radio Dramas
By Richard Kizza Lugobwa LONDON. Radio drama, a potent blend of entertainment, education, and cultural preservation, has historically shaped societies worldwide. In Uganda, its roots trace to the colonial era,...
