Uganda news

In a significant development, the World Bank has decided to suspend any new financial assistance to Uganda in response to the country’s controversial anti-gay law. The decision comes as a result of concerns raised by various human rights organizations and activists regarding the legislation’s potential violation of basic human rights and its negative impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The World ...

The Court of Appeal has maintained a 50-year jail sentence it handed to a man found guilty of murdering his brother. Justice Rugadya Atwooki, on January 14, 2014 found Mr. Sperito Ssemaganda guilty of murdering his brother Lozio Kayizzi. This earned him a 50-year jail sentence. Mr. Ssemaganda did not take the verdict very well hence challenging the conviction and ...

Amos Lugoloobi, the State Minister for Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is expected to appear before court today. During his appearance, he is expected to take plea on corruption-related offences against him. He will be appearing before Anti-Corruption Court Judge Margaret Tibulya to answer charges. The minister is accused of dealing with suspect property after being found in ...

Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru, the former Chief of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), is scheduled to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court. This development comes as part of ongoing efforts to address corruption allegations and ensure accountability in public institutions. The appearance of Mr. Ebiru at the Anti-Corruption Court signals a significant step in the legal process. The court ...

The principal human resource officer of Pader district, Aber Nancy, has been arrested on charges related to irregular payments of pension and gratuity. According to the State House Anti-corruption Unit (SHACU), during FY 2017/2018, ministry of Finance sent more than Shs 2 billion. This was pension and gratuity for approved and verified pensioners in Pader district. However, Aber allegedly decided ...