403 Police Officers Graduate from Kikandwa Skilling Centre, Boosting Uganda’s Investigative and Electoral Preparedness

In a key milestone towards strengthening professionalism within Uganda’s law enforcement system, 403 officers from specialised units of the Uganda Police Force successfully completed a one-month training programme at the Police Skilling Centre in Kikandwa. The graduating class comprised 300 male and 103 female officers drawn from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), the Professional Standards

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HIGH COURT CIRCUITS

THE JUDICIARY’S PATH TO A MORE EFFICIENT AND ACCESSIBLE JUSTICE SYSTEM

In recent years, Uganda’s judiciary has shown remarkable progress and commitment towards transforming its legal system. The latest Judiciary Annual Performance Report for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 provides an encouraging insight into the significant strides made towards creating a more efficient and accessible justice system in the country. One of the most promising aspects of

REPORT ON THE ALLEGED CASES OF MISSING NUP SUPPORTERS

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ASSENTS TO THE ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL 2023 INTO LAW.

On 29th may 2023 President Museveni assented to the anti-homosexual bill which has now become the anti- homosexual act 2023. The president executed his mandate as prescribed by Article 91 (3) (a) of the Constitution. Among Annet the speaker of parliament in her official statement thanked parliament for standing by the people. “Parliament of Uganda,

Uganda and India Collaborate to Establish Africa’s First National Forensic Sciences University

Uganda has in collaboration with the Indian government inaugurated the National Forensic Sciences University, the first of its kind on the continent.  The Third Deputy Prime Minister Hon Lukia Isanga Nakadama officiated at the ceremony on behalf of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, while Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyan Jaishankar represented the Indian Prime Minister

Uganda Introduces Polycarbonate E-Passports: Enhanced Security and Durability for Travellers

In my opinion, the decision by the Republic of Uganda to upgrade its paper-based EAC e-passport to a polycarbonate version is a welcome move. The upgrade not only enhances security features but also conforms to the standard requirements recommended by EAC and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), thereby minimizing the chances of damage to the

Sharp Increase in the Overall Crime Rate in Uganda- Annual Crime Report 2022

According to the latest Annual police crime report, there has been a sharp rise in the number of crimes committed in the country in the year 2022, compared to the previous year. The report released on Wednesday 22-02-2023 indicated that the volume of crimes increased by more than 18 percent in one year compared to

OPENING OF THE NEW YEAR LAW 2023

On 3rd February 2023, the Judiciary Opened the New year Law at the high court grounds in Kampala. The event came as a climax of the 24th Annual Conference of Judges.  The New Law Year is an annual event where the Judiciary gives an account to its stakeholders about the previous year. At the function,

CID SENDS 70 OFFICERS FOR A 3-MONTHS TRAINING

District Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) officers have been sent to Kabalye Police Training School in Masindi district for a three (3) -months training. The officers, who are at the rank of Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (DASP), are to undergo an induction and ideological development course. The  Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) and Director