By Teddy Namayanja As we go about our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the silent suffering of women behind bars, awaiting a fate that’s both cruel and irreversible. Today, we shine a light on Justine Nankya, a mother who endured the unimaginable – a wrongful death sentence. A Life Shattered. Justine’s world crumbled…
The Africa Center for Disease Control has issued a warning that the continent is not safe following Zimbabwe’s confirmation of its first two Mpox cases. An 11-year-old boy from Mberengwa and a 24-year-old man from Harare contracted the disease after traveling to South Africa and Tanzania, respectively. Both patients are recovering well, and contact tracing…
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict has taken a devastating turn, with recent strikes in Lebanon resulting in 51 casualties and over 1.2 million civilians displaced. This escalation is part of a larger conflict that began in 2023 and intensified in September 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the key events leading up to this point: September 2024 Pager…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a historic move, Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed a three-judge bench to hear six petitions challenging the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The landmark case has generated immense public interest, sparking intense debate on the country’s constitutional framework. The Petitions The six petitions, including one filed by…
By Teddy Namayanja In a significant move towards enhancing tax transparency and cooperation, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Tax Investigations team met with various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on October 8, 2024 to review and prepare a consolidated position for the country’s 2nd Round Peer Review Report. This report will be presented at…
By Teddy Namayanja Last week, hundreds of students from Namirembe High School and Kololo Secondary School embarked on an exciting journey to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) headquarters in Nakawa. This visit was designed to give the next generation of taxpayers a firsthand look at the daily operations of Uganda’s chief tax body. As…
By Teddy Namayanja The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) and SML News Ug have partnered to raise awareness about the death penalty and its human rights implications, advocating for its abolition in Uganda. The partnership was signed a week leading up to October 10, the World Day Against the Death Penalty, at the FHRI…
By Tony Mushoborozi Today we celebrate 62 years of independence. Thousands of Ugandans are standing in the hot sun, at Busiko Teachers’ Training School in the eastern border district of Busia, watching the armed forces goose match in their pressed uniforms as politicians watch from their fenced off tent, far away from the sweaty masses….
By Teddy Namayanja Donald Trump’s legal issues just got more complicated. A recent court filing has shed new light on the 2020 election case against him, revealing what special counsel Jack Smith calls Trump’s “private criminal conduct. With this development, it’s clear Trump’s legal battles are intensifying. His campaign has shifted to smaller law firms,…
By Teddy Namayanja Kenyan President William Ruto’s silence on the calls for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment is quite intriguing. Gachagua is facing gross accusations of violating the constitution, promoting ethnically divisive politics, undermining President Ruto, and playing a role in the anti-government uprisings between June and July. To remove him from office, a two-thirds…
