Month: October 2019

  The International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court has allowed the Rwenzururu king Charles Wesley Mumbere to travel abroad for eye treatment. Court has however declined to allow him to travel to Kasese, his home district. Mumbere, who is battling terrorism charges, murder, attempted murder and aggravated robbery […]

By Benjamin Jumbe Heavy rains in the eastern district of Busia have killed two people and left more than 50 houses and one primary school destroyed. This has been confirmed by the Uganda Red Cross Busia branch manager Fred Ouma who says over 600 people have been affected. He says […]

By Bill Oketch The International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked the people of northern Uganda not to lose hope in the ongoing trial of Dominic Ongwen saying they have “credible evidence” to pin the suspect. The ICC team was in Lira town for a stakeholder informative session, mainly to provide update […]

By Damali Muhkaye At least 3 students from Makerere University have been arrested for protesting what they call unfair 15% tuition increment policy. The university council last year approved the cumulative increment in five years meaning each student will be paying 75% increment on his or her tuition. Early this […]