Uganda news

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Hon. Ssemujju Nganda has said the Covid-19 crisis was more serious to the president than the ongoing inflation in the country. He says the number of meetings that were held during Covid have not been witnessed this time round. “You have a President who cares when he wants to and sometimes he forgets that he has to care. During COVID ...

Ofwono Opondo, the Executive Director of Uganda Media Centre has said teachers who are striking should leave if they are not satisfied with the terms of government. He said this while on NBS’ late night talk show. “No one is forcing the teachers back to class, but all @UNATU_ORG members are holding appointment letters. If you think the terms of ...