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Kampala — A major step toward strengthening healthcare access and human rights within Uganda’s Criminal Justice System was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of the Health Rights Committee and the launch of its Terms of Reference by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at Protea Skyz Hotel in Kampala. Members of the Committee The newly constituted Committee brings together top leadership …

Gulu, Uganda — The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has commended judicial and non-judicial officers working in hard-to-reach areas for their resilience and dedication to delivering justice under challenging conditions. Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo During her tour of the Gulu High Court Circuit, Justice Abodo inspected Atiak Magistrate’s Court, Amuru Magistrate’s Court, and Nwoya Chief Magistrate’s Court, …

An explosive internal police investigation has uncovered an alleged sinister scheme involving police officers, lawyers and shadowy security operatives who reportedly framed a Belgian oil and gas consultant with homosexuality accusations, extorted money from him and forced him to flee Uganda. The scandal, now shaking the corridors of the Uganda Police Force, has already seen two Kampala-based lawyers charged in …

The Jane Frances Abodo, Principal Judge of Judiciary of Uganda, yesterday held a meeting with members of the Executive and Secretariat of the Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA) at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala. Principal judge and UJOA President Olive Kazaarwe The meeting focused on leadership development, staff welfare, and strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary administration and judicial officers. Justice …

Kampala– The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has condemned what it describes as a violent attack on Siraje Kiberu, a cameraperson attached to NBS Television, allegedly carried out by enforcement officers from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in downtown Kampala. NBS Journalist Kiberu Sirajje According to the statement issued by UJA on Wednesday, the incident occurred on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, …

Kampala- The Uganda Prisons Service has announced a series of appointments, transfers, and leave assignments affecting 36 officers across the country. Commissioner General of Prisons , Dr. Johnson Byabashaija. (Courtesy photo) In a press statement issued by the Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, and signed by the Service spokesperson, Frank Baine Mayanja, 18 officers have been appointed to …

MPIGI– The Commandant Military Police Brigade, Major General William Bainomugisha, has commended the dependability and discipline of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Military Police troops. Maj-Gen-Beinomugisha-giving-his-remarks-during-the-passout-of-miltary-police-trainees (Courtesy photo) This was during the pass-out ceremony of soldiers who completed an eight-week Team Leaders Training Course at Buyala Nsujju Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District. Maj Gen Bainomugisha praised their resilience throughout the course, …

Mukono– The Ministry of Local Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, has conducted the first day of training for technical officers in Mukono District Local Government under the Resource Enhancement and Accountability Programme (REAP). The training focused on guiding officers through the Go-Live Process, change management, training users of the new tool, and uploading …

MUKONO – The Ministry of Local Government has extended support to technical officers in Mukono District in the development of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), urging them to prioritize efficiency and collaboration in preparation for the next performance assessment. Officers were also cautioned that persistent poor performance will attract disciplinary action. The initiative is part of the ministry’s broader effort to strengthen …

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Officers are set to undergo a one-year Russian language course at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola, to strengthen military cooperation between Uganda and Russia. The course, officially opened by Brigadier General Wycliffe Keita, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine Command, attracted officers and militants from various UPDF formations. Brig …