The National Women’s Council (NWC) has rejected growing calls for President Yoweri Museveni to appoint a woman as Deputy Speaker of Parliament, arguing that leadership positions should not be determined solely on the basis of gender balance. Speaking on behalf of the council, NWC spokesperson Hajat Faridah Kibowa said women across Uganda remain confident that their interests will continue to …
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Court dismisses case challenging NRM endorsement of Among, Tayebwa
The High court has dismissed an application filed by aggrieved National Resistance Movement (NRM) member, Jack Ali Nsubuga, challenging the endorsement of Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa as party flag bearers for speaker and deputy speaker positions in the upcoming 12th parliament.In a ruling delivered electronically on Monday, Civil Division judge Collins Acellam upheld preliminary objections raised by the …
Read More »Politically Struggling? South Sudan’s Kiir Dismisses Army Chief Less Than A Week After Appointment
Viewers: 60,000 By Spy Uganda South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s military chief and a finance minister who had been in post for less than two weeks, state media reported late on Wednesday. The dismissals were the latest of frequent changes in the top ranks of Kiir’s government in recent years that analysts say signal an …
Read More »Bugolobi apartment row expands as High Court dismisses Ssebutinde application
× The legal troubles surrounding a contested apartment project in Bugolobi have intensified after the High Court dismissed an application seeking to halt criminal proceedings linked to the development, even as an earlier court order had already stopped further construction on the property. In a ruling delivered on April 14, 2026, Justice Alex Mackay Ajiji dismissed a criminal revision application …
Read More »Ajok is still alive in Syria – Legal Representative dismisses rumors of her Execution
Kyeeyo initiative an umbrella Association for Ugandan working abroad has dismissed rumors that Ms Ajok who is acused of murdering a Syrian Actor is dead. A montage of Vicky Ajok and her deceased boss. “As the entity with the powers of attorney over her status quo and legal representation, we hereby affirm to the general public that Ms Ajok Vicky …
Read More »Kayunga Court Dismisses Karangwa Election Petition, Upholds Nakwedde’s Victory
Kayunga Court Dismisses Karangwa Election Petition, Upholds Nakwedde’s Victory | Voice of Bugerere Home Politics Kayunga Court Dismisses Karangwa Election Petition, Upholds Nakwedde’s Victory
Read More »Masaka Court Dismisses Hon. Sempijja’s Vote Recount
Masaka Chief Magistrate Herbert Asiimwe has dismissed an application for vote recount filed by National Resistance Movement (NRM) member and former Kalungu East parliamentary candidate, Hon. Vincent Ssempijja, who was challenging NUP’s Yusufu Kiruruuta Nkerettanyi’s victory. Hon. vicent Bamulangaki Sempijja.(Courtesy photo) Although Court had earlier on set today as the date at which it will hold the vote recount exercise, …
Read More »Mubende Magistrates Court Dismisses Vote Recount Petition Against NUP’s Oshabe
The Mubende Magistrate’s Court has dismissed a petition seeking a vote recount in the fiercely contested Kassanda North parliamentary race, thus sealing Hon.Patrick Nsamba Oshabe Patrick Nsamba Oshabe National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer’s victory. In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Norbert Ssajjabi ruled that petitioner, Isaac Kamulegeya, the NRM flag bearer failed to provide sufficient evidence to warrant a recount, …
Read More »Ministry of Education Dismisses Reports of April 4 School Reopening
Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming that all schools in Uganda will reopen on April 4, 2026 due to the forthcoming General Elections. Hon. kedrace Turyagenda, the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Education and Sports. (Courtesy photo) In an official statement issued on Monday, by …
Read More »BLAME ME NOT! State House Dismisses Claims Linking Kampala–Masaka Traffic Gridlock to M7 Convoy
Kampala, Tuesday — State House has dismissed claims attributing the severe traffic gridlock along the Kampala–Masaka highway to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s convoy, describing the assertions as false and misleading. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Presidential Press Unit said while delays experienced by motorists were regrettable, it was inaccurate to blame the congestion on the President’s movements. …
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