SML Reporter

AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka seeks amendment to law allowing acquittal over torture claims

By Amos Ssemuwemba Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has expressed disagreement with the law that allows for the acquittal of suspects if they can prove in court that they were tortured during detention. The Attorney General argues that this focus on torture unfairly denies justice to victims of criminal acts. Both the Uganda Human Rights Commission…

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Outrage and grief are fueling a growing outcry for Justice in the wake of Rebecca Cheptegei’s tragic death.

By Teddy Namayanja  In a country where athletic prowess is a source of national pride, a dark shadow looms over Uganda’s sports landscape. The latest tragedy to befall East African nation’s sporting community is the untimely loss of Rebecca Cheptegei, a star in the world of athletics. Cheptegei’s shocking demise is the latest in a…

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Flying High: Uganda adopts Digital Air Navigation System.

By Teddy Namayanja  With the adoption of digital air navigation, Uganda’s airspace has entered a new era of enhanced safety, efficiency, and modernization. The country’s air navigation system now uses digital information exchanges between aircraft and air traffic control in continental and oceanic areas, marking a significant milestone in the aviation sector. This technological leap…

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2024 U.S. Presidential Race Intensifies in Key Battleground States, Harris Holds Narrow Edge Over Trump in New Polls.

By Amos Ssemuwemba  As the 2024 U.S. Presidential campaign enters its final stretch, fresh polling from CNN/SSRS reveals a tightly contested race across six critical battleground states. Vice President Kamala Harris currently holds a slight advantage over former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin and Michigan, while Trump leads in Arizona. The two…

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Uganda’s Coffee Sector breathes sigh of relief as UCDA stays for another three years.

By Teddy Namayanja Uganda’s coffee sector breathed a collective sigh of relief as President Yoweri Museveni announced that the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) would continue to operate for another three years. The decision came after months of uncertainty and anxiety among coffee farmers, traders, and processors, who had feared that the removal of UCDA…

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New Roles, New Challenges: What’s next for Uganda’s promoted AIGPs.

The recent promotions of seven senior police officers to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) by President Yoweri Museveni have been met with mixed reactions from political analysts, human rights activists, commentators and the public. While some have welcomed the move as a step towards reforming the police force, others have expressed…

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