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…
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…
By Teddy Namayanja Rebecca Cheptegei, a name that resonates with hope, resilience, and determination, leaves an indelible mark on Uganda’s athletic landscape. Though her life was cut short, her legacy will continue to inspire generations of athletes and fans alike. Born on February 22, 1991 in Bukwo District in Uganda, Rebecca grew up with an…
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…
By Teddy Namayanja The Ugandan journalism community is mourning the loss of one of its own, Justus Lyatuu, a dedicated and passionate journalist who passed away on Wednesday September 04, 2024 at Doctor’s Hospital, Mpererwe. Lyatu was a Business Journalist at the Daily Monitor. He crossed back there last year from the Observer where he…
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…
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…
By Teddy Namayanja Tragedy has struck the Ugandan athletics community with the sudden passing of long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei, a talented and dedicated athlete. Rebecca passed on early this morning at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her…
By Amos Ssemuwemba President Yoweri Museveni has promoted seven senior police officers to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP). The promoted officers include: SCP Frank Mwesigwa: Director of Operations SCP Kafeero Moses: – Director of Human Resources SCP Baryamwisaki Felix: Director of ICT SCP Kataratambi Charles: Director of Human Rights and Legal…
Opposition unity is growing against the proposed amendments to the Administration of Parliament Act, seeking to change the process of electing the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, proposed by DP’s Mityana South Member of Parliament, Richard Lumu.
