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The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has officially opened a two-day training on the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) for Judicial Officers at the Supreme Court Conference Hall, Level 7. Lady Justice Abodo described the training as a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s ongoing efforts to modernize court processes through technology. She noted that ECCMIS is...

Yesterday, 13 April 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has opened a week-long induction for 38 newly appointed State Attorneys at Las Vegas Hotel in Mbarara. The Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr Lino Anguzu, officially opened the programme and welcomed the new prosecutors into the institution. He congratulated them on earning a place in public service...

The Minister of Agriculture and Member of Parliament, Frank Tumwebaze, has expressed concern over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), calling on health professionals to intensify awareness efforts. In a statement addressed to health educators, epidemiologists, nutritionists, and other health practitioners, Tumwebaze warned that the fight against NCDs is far from over, highlighting dangerous misconceptions about body weight and...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Gen. (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho, also known as Salim Saleh, for his contribution to Uganda’s liberation struggle, describing him as a symbol of patriotism and a model for young Ugandans. Museveni made the remarks at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi during a retreat for newly elected NRM Members of Parliament, where he also laid...

The Judiciary has operationalised a strengthened legal framework for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), following the issuance of the Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026 by the Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija. The Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 14 was gazetted on 27th March 2026. The new Rules aim at enhancing access to justice, promoting amicable dispute resolution, and improving efficiency...

Uganda has intensified efforts to attract foreign investment at the ongoing Uganda–United States Investment Forum taking place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The forum was officially opened by the Minister of State for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, who called for stronger partnerships in business, trade, and technology. “It is a pleasure to be here to discuss business, investment and...

Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with, H.E. Amb. Mehmet Fatih Ak of the Republic of Türkiye at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kampala.  Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties between Uganda and Türkiye, with a particular focus on deepening economic cooperation and people to people ties. Both sides emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts...

Emergency response teams deployed two ambulance units and a first aid team to Ggaba Community Church grounds, where a suspect in the recent killing of children was presented before a community court. The deployment was aimed at ensuring public safety during the emotionally charged gathering that drew large crowds from the area. During the operation, the team responded to a medical...

Syndicated from CGTN Africa A growing number diaspora from the west African state of Ghana  are returning to reconnect with their ancestral roots, and several people are celebrating a landmark United Nations resolution as a significant step toward justice and healing. On March 25, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, spearheaded by Ghana, declaring the transatlantic slave trade and...

Syndicated from CGTN Africa A recent resolution by the United Nations General Assembly declaring the transatlantic slave trade as “the most serious crime against humanity” has renewed attention on calls for reparations, while spotlighting historic sites such as Badagry in Lagos State. The centuries-long trade, which lasted nearly 400 years, saw millions of Africans forcibly taken to the Americas for labour....