By Teddy Namayanja Isaac Semakadde’s recent election as President of the Uganda Law Society has ignited hope for transformative change in the country’s legal landscape. As a legal troubadour, Semakadde’s victory is expected to herald a new era of law reforms, adherence to human rights standards, and a strengthened rule of law. Human rights defenders…
By Teddy Namayanja The Uganda Bureau of Statistics is all set to release the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) 2024 results tomorrow, as confirmed by Didacus Okoth, UBOS Public Relations Officer. This highly anticipated release follows the successful conduct of Uganda’s 6th post-independence digital census, which involved 135,230 field staff collecting data using electronic…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has referred an application by Busiki County MP Paul Akamba to dismiss corruption charges against him to the Constitutional Court for further interpretation. Akamba, along with two other MPs, is facing corruption charges but argued that his human rights were violated, leading him to seek dismissal of the case. On…
In a significant development aimed at streamlining Uganda’s marriage registration process, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has announced that individuals without a National Identification Number (NIN) will no longer be able to enter valid marriages. This requirement, made official in August, applies to all forms of marriages—customary, civil, and religious—sparking a nationwide conversation on…
Makerere University leadership is advocating for salary increments for teachers to be included in the National Teachers Bill 2024. This proposal was made on Tuesday, 01 October 2024, during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports, which included officials from public universities, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), and the Ministry…
Today, Crispus Kiyonga was officially installed as the Chancellor of Makerere University during a ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Makerere Main Building, also known as the Ivory Tower. The event, which marks a significant milestone for the university, took place in the presence of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and other dignitaries. Kiyonga takes over…
President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to take firm action against exploitative money lenders, accusing them of preying on the ignorance and desperation of vulnerable citizens. Speaking at the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices Forum on October 1 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Museveni condemned the unscrupulous practices of lenders who charge exorbitant interest rates. “Money…
In a significant move toward strengthening ties between the Buganda Kingdom and the legal fraternity, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga met with newly elected Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde. The meeting took place during the inauguration of the Buganda Youth Council’s new Executive Committee under the Nkobazambogo National Association. Announcing the encounter via his…
Makerere University’s renowned Main Administration Building, commonly known as the Ivory Tower, is set to reopen today following an extensive four-year restoration. The building, a hallmark of the university’s history and identity, was ravaged by fire in September 2020, prompting a massive restoration effort. The reopening ceremony, expected to be graced by President Yoweri Museveni…
There was excitement and celebration at the Uganda Communications Commission as staff gathered to welcome Ibrahim Kibuuka Bbosa, the new Spokesman of the regulator. The clock had just ticked past 7:20 am when Bbosa walked through the familiar doors of the office. For he served at the same place 3 years ago. Having been here…
