Fredrick Egonda-Ntende: The chief justice Uganda never had

Fredrick Egonda Ntende The chief justice Uganda never had

Judges, senior lawyers, and prosecutors on Thursday described retiring Court of Appeal justice Fredrick Egonda-Ntende as “the chief justice Uganda never had,” in recognition of his distinguished contribution to jurisprudence, judicial reforms, constitutionalism, and access to justice.The remarks were made during a special sitting of the Court of Appeal, chaired by Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, to honour Egonda-Ntende ahead of his …

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Uganda Law Society raises constitutional concerns over new chief justice appointment

Uganda Law Society raises constitutional concerns over new chief justice

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has raised concerns over the appointment of justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as deputy chief justice and Agnes Alum as chief registrar of the judiciary. In a statement issued by ULS vice president Anthony Asiimwe, the lawyers’ body said the appointments were made while constitutional challenges regarding the legality of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) remain …

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Tribute to Justice Egonda Ntende

Tribute to Justice Egonda Ntende

  By Martin Baryaruha The last time I appeared before Justice Frederick Martins Egonda-Ntende was in a constitutional petition, Mrisho Shafic & Others v Attorney General, before a panel that included the late Justice Kenneth Kakuru and Justice Monica Mugyenyi, now of the Supreme Court. Justice Frederick Egonda Ntende. Having received the cause list a week earlier, and seeing the …

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Let’s Talk Foundation to Launch , Fundraise for the Mental Health Awareness and Sensitization Program for Schools – The Voice Uganda

Let’s Talk Foundation to Launch , Fundraise for the Mental Health Awareness and Sensitization Program for Schools – The Voice Uganda HomeEconomyLet’s Talk Foundation to Launch , Fundraise for the Mental Health Awareness and Sensitization Program for Schools , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/15/lets-talk-foundation-to-launch-fundraise-for-the-mental-health-awareness-and-sensitization-program-for-schools/

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Uganda Intensifies Preparations for Global Crime Prevention Conference in Vienna

Uganda Intensifies Preparations for Global Crime Prevention Conference in Vienna

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has chaired a high-level preparatory meeting ahead of Uganda’s participation in the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), slated for June 1–5, 2026, in Vienna, Austria. Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo during the meeting. The meeting, held at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala, brought together officials …

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Judiciary Hails Justice Egonda Ntende for Transformative Service and Commitment to Rule of Law

Judiciary Hails Justice Egonda Ntende for Transformative Service and Commitment

Kampala, Uganda– Uganda’s Judiciary and legal fraternity on Thursday paid glowing tribute to retiring Court of Appeal Justice Dr. Frederick Egonda Ntende, describing him as a principled jurist whose contribution to justice delivery and judicial reforms has left a lasting mark on the country and beyond. Justice Frederick Egonda Ntende at Judiciary headquarters on Thursday. The tribute was made during a …

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Silent crisis unfolds at Kigungu landing site as HIV, unsafe abortions rise

Silent crisis unfolds at Kigungu landing site as HIV unsafe

Beneath the constant hum of boat engines and the steady flow of passengers across Lake Victoria, a silent health crisis is deepening at Kigungu landing site, fuelled by misinformation, limited access to services and the transient nature of fishing communities.Health workers warn of rising HIV infections and unsafe abortions in the densely populated lakeside settlement, home to more than 70,000 …

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Meet Handsome Jimmy, the Chinese who found love on Ugandan reality

Meet Handsome Jimmy the Chinese who found love on Ugandan

TV WU YIMING aka Handsome Jimmy is a Chinese social media sensation who sings better in Luganda than a regular Kampala dweller. He is a musician and businessman based in Uganda. Recently, Handsome Jimmy met the love of his life on the Ugandan reality TV show, Hello Mr. Right. Quick Talk met him at Star Times offices and had a …

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Nerd culture is not cheap, and that’s okay

Nerd culture is not cheap and thats okay

WWE held Wrestlemania 42 a few weeks ago amid controversy. TKO, WWE’s parent company, had come under fire for hiking ticket prices to astronomical levels, preventing diehard wrestling fans from attending the brand’s most prestigious show. Vince McMahon had his flaws, yet, wrestling pundits routinely credit him for keeping ticket prices low enough for families to afford. Now, why does …

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