The remand followed submissions by their legal team, led by Erias Lukwago and Eron Kiiza, who raised several concerns, including the arrest of one of their colleagues, Retired Major Ronald Iduli, the lack of sufficient seating for the lawyers, and the denial of a practicing certificate to Martha Karua, who was set to be the lead counsel.
Iduli was scheduled to join the defense team to represent Besigye and Abeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, who are facing charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and firearms before the General Court Martial in Makindye.
The roads leading to the Court Martial are partially blocked by military and police trucks, with barricades on both sides of the access routes. Military police officers, either armed with batons or AK-47s, are stationed every two meters outside the court premises.
Dr. Koutoub likened Fatwa to medicine, emphasizing that just as medicine is designed to address specific health issues within a community, a Fatwa must address the unique needs of the society it serves. He cautioned against importing religious rulings from elsewhere, as they may not align with the realities of a particular society.
In a letter dated December 6th, the Council stated that Karua’s application was not compliant with the amended Advocates Act, Chapter 295, and faulted her for not adhering to the updated requirements. It noted, "The application was not brought under the current Advocates Act, and the advocate was not properly advised about the amendment to the Act."
This marks Uganda’s second major stadium project in recent months. In June, the Ministry of Education and Sports contracted M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, to construct the 20,000-seat Hoima Multi-Purpose Stadium.
Lenacapavir is an injection given to women every six months, which has proven to protect women, especially those at high risk of contracting the HIV virus. Dr. Flavia revealed that during their study in Uganda, it showed that among the girls at high risk of contracting HIV, none of them contracted the disease after receiving the Lenacapavir injection, despite being at high risk.
According to the awarding team, Karamoja sub-region is home to many stories of resilience but few shine as brightly as that of Anna Lomonyang, a pastoralist, land rights defender, and the founder of Karamoja Special Children Hope Initiative based in Kangole Town Council.
The officers were trained on Monday on the basic information, education, and communication materials that can be used to sensitize the public, especially in the prevention, protection, and partnership with other stakeholders engaged in minimizing human trafficking cases and raising awareness.
Adah Nkorenta Ojur, the Greater Masaka Site Manager of Child Restoration Outreach, a non-governmental organization focused on rehabilitating and resettling victims of abuse, expressed concern about the growing number of children roaming the streets of Masaka City instead of attending school.
The Ateker Reunion Festival, which will last for three days, brings together all Ateker communities from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The event has also attracted guests from Turkey and South Africa.
For many years, locals in the area temporarily patched the bridge with wood logs and pieces of timber to facilitate trucks transporting goods across the two districts.
Close to 100 solar street lights installed within the city under the World Bank-funded Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructural Development program have been non-functional for nearly five years.
During a meeting for the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project on December 9, 2024, at the district headquarters, Obwoya decried the situation, stating, "These delays are unacceptable and are impacting the livelihoods of people who depend on these funds for their survival."
The MoU builds on an already strong trade relationship between Dubai and Uganda. According to Dubai Customs, non-oil trade between the two reached a significant US$ 1.2 billion in 2023, highlighting the growing economic ties. Furthermore, as of September 2024, 148 Ugandan businesses were registered as active members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, with 60 of them joining within the first nine months of the year.
