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Human rights advocate, Isaac Ssemakadde, is one lawyer who defies almost the codes and ethics of legal practice in Uganda and the judicial system. From his dreads, dressing style, and choice of words, he’s clearly the prodigal son of the law. Ssemakadde took to his Twitter page to reveal that he was sexually harassed by a police officer. The incident ...

Sting Energy Drink recently unveiled a sponsorship to the Uganda Boxing Champions League by investing shs285m in the sport. Captain Mike Mukula called it “a monumental occasion” during his speech at the ceremony which took place at the Copper Chimney Restaurant, Lugogo yesterday. “Never in the history of this country have we had corporate support from the private sector which ...

The National Drug Authority has stated that it is ready to work with Buganda. The NDA officials expressed this interest during a meeting with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga at Bulange, Mengo. NDA asked Buganda to pioneer the fight against drug hawking and drug misuse in the kingdom. Dr. David Nahamya, the secretary of NDA appreciated Buganda for their help. “I ...

A total of 115 candidates have shown interest in flying the flag of Uganda in the East African Legislative Assembly under the ruling NRM party card.The NRM electoral commission chairperson, Dr Tanga Odoi revealed that these nominees will be vying for the six positions availed for the ruling party.“This level of interest is a sign the party and its organs ...

The Government spokesperson Mr Ofwono Opondo has become the latest government official to attack the striking teachers especially those teaching arts. Opondo while appearing on the NBS Frontline said that these are only striking because of ‘nugu’ (jealousy). It should be recalled that government a while ago increased the salaries of science teachers by over 300% than their arts counterparts. ...