Court Rules That Fia Must Seek Judicial Approval For Account Freezes
By Ssenkayi Ezra Marvin In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Uganda has set clearer limits on the powers of the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), holding that the agency…
Judiciary Strengthens ADR with New Mediation Rules.
By Diana N. Kintu The Judiciary of Uganda has introduced new Mediation Rules aimed at strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and improving access to justice across the country. The reforms,…
Court of Appeal to Clear Dormant Criminal Appeals in Special Session
By Damali Mukhaye The Court of Appeal of Uganda will on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, hold a one-day weed-out session in Kampala to dispose of dormant criminal appeals that can…
Babalanda Calls for Increased Investment to Boost Access to Justice for Women and Girls
By Diana N. Kintu The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda, has called for increased and sustained investment in women and girls as a critical step towards accelerating access…
Deputy IGG Challenges Corruption Perceptions as Integrity Club Launched in Schools
By Diana N.Kintu The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, has called on young people to reject the growing perception that all public servants are corrupt, urging them…
Police Warn Ugandans Over US Visa Scams After 43 Arrested for Forgery
By Caroline The Uganda Police Force has issued a strong warning to Ugandans seeking United States visas to remain vigilant against fraudsters following the arrest of 43 suspects linked to…
Museveni Hails Owiny-Dollo for Championing Judicial Reforms and Integrity
By Diana N.Kintu President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended former Chief Justice Alfonse ChigamoyOwiny-Dollo for his integrity and leadership in strengthening Uganda’s judicial system, describing his tenure as one marked…
CAN SOCIETY CHANGE THE NORMS THAT FUEL VIOLENCE?
By Christine Keehe On a quiet evening in Wakiso District, Sarah (not her real name) sat quietly in her small home, her eyes fixed on the floor. Just hours earlier,…
ADR Continental Conference Opens in Kampala with Calls for Justice Reform
By Diana N.Kintu A major continental conference on alternative dispute resolution has opened in Kampala, bringing together justice sector leaders, policymakers, and legal practitioners from across Africa to explore ways…
Amnesty Commission Pardons Over 28,340 Former Insurgents Since 1986
By Diana N. Kintu The Amnesty Commission has granted amnesty to more than 28,340 Ugandans who have engaged in armed rebellion against the government since 1986, marking a significant milestone…