08 October 2025 Internal affairs minister Maj. Gen Kahinda Otafiire is concerned about the continued indirect plunder of African Natural resources by western powers stressing the need for mineral rich Africa to confront this challenge in unison Minister Otafiire notes that former colonial masters continue to control the exploitation of African natural resources in many countries Uganda inclusive, pushing these countries to export the minerals as cheap raw materials and importing the products expensively This he says can be qualified further by the ongoing construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline as Uganda prepares to send its oil overseas Minister Otafiire has been officiating at the annual 8th Citizen`s Convention of Extractives organized by Global Rights Alert and other partners. Story by Kenneth Lukwago
08 October 2025 Former Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera warns against the continued disrespect and non- compliance to court orders stressing that this undermines the rule of law and integrity of the country’s judicial system. Buteera cites the 2016 elections in which Amama Mbabazi contested the election of Yoweri Museveni where the Supreme Court ordered that electoral reforms should be made before another general election is held. In its ruling court found that various electoral anomalies had occurred noting that avert un ending electoral controversies electoral reforms should be made. While giving a keynote address at the launch of the first Compendium of Public Interest Litigation Case Decisions in Uganda from 1996 to present Buteera showed concern that to date, parliament is yet to adhere to this court order. Meanwhile , Excerpts of the just launched compendium of public interest litigation indicates that strategic litigation can influence larger systematic issues and address specific grievances. The compendium authored by Fidelis Leadership institute covers 24 landmark public interest decisions from 1996 to date. The Executive Director Fidelis Leadership Institute Phiona Wall says the compendium shows that well prepared cases supported by strong evidence and legal arguments have a substantial chance of bringing about meaningful outcomes. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya.
08 October 2025 Uganda’s current constitution which was promulgated on October 8th 1995 , marks its 30th anniversary today. The document, which is the fourth constitution since Uganda’s independence in 1962 has been commemorated through various events and reflections on its impact. Retired Chief Justice of Uganda Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki recommends for the review of the 1995 constitution noting that Ugandans should be at the center stage of changing this constitution. He made the remarks from the constitutional square while planting commemorative trees as part of commemoration of 30 years of the Uganda constitution which was formed on the 8th-October-1995. Odoki who chaired the constitutional review commission of 1995 constitution says that although much has been achieved in the 30 years of the constitution there is still much to do. Odoki expresses need for all Ugandans to embrace the values of the constitution notably peace, unity and social justice . Executive Director Centre for Constitutional Governance Sarah Bireete says that it’s important that the constitution reflects the principles justice, and safe guarding the freedom and rights of all Ugandans. Story by Kenneth Lukwago
08 October 2025 Internal affairs minister Maj. Gen Kahinda Otafiire is concerned about the continued indirect plunder of African Natural resources by western powers stressing the need for mineral rich Africa to confront this challenge in unison Minister Otafiire notes that former colonial masters continue to control the exploitation of African natural resources in many countries Uganda inclusive, pushing these countries to export the minerals as cheap raw materials and importing the products expensively This he says can be qualified further by the ongoing construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline as Uganda prepares to send its oil overseas Minister Otafiire has been officiating at the annual 8th Citizen`s Convention of Extractives organized by Global Rights Alert and other partners. Story by Kenneth Lukwago
08 October 2025 Former Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera warns against the continued disrespect and non- compliance to court orders stressing that this undermines the rule of law and integrity of the country’s judicial system. Buteera cites the 2016 elections in which Amama Mbabazi contested the election of Yoweri Museveni where the Supreme Court ordered that electoral reforms should be made before another general election is held. In its ruling court found that various electoral anomalies had occurred noting that avert un ending electoral controversies electoral reforms should be made. While giving a keynote address at the launch of the first Compendium of Public Interest Litigation Case Decisions in Uganda from 1996 to present Buteera showed concern that to date, parliament is yet to adhere to this court order. Meanwhile , Excerpts of the just launched compendium of public interest litigation indicates that strategic litigation can influence larger systematic issues and address specific grievances. The compendium authored by Fidelis Leadership institute covers 24 landmark public interest decisions from 1996 to date. The Executive Director Fidelis Leadership Institute Phiona Wall says the compendium shows that well prepared cases supported by strong evidence and legal arguments have a substantial chance of bringing about meaningful outcomes. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya.
08 October 2025 Uganda’s current constitution which was promulgated on October 8th 1995 , marks its 30th anniversary today. The document, which is the fourth constitution since Uganda’s independence in 1962 has been commemorated through various events and reflections on its impact. Retired Chief Justice of Uganda Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki recommends for the review of the 1995 constitution noting that Ugandans should be at the center stage of changing this constitution. He made the remarks from the constitutional square while planting commemorative trees as part of commemoration of 30 years of the Uganda constitution which was formed on the 8th-October-1995. Odoki who chaired the constitutional review commission of 1995 constitution says that although much has been achieved in the 30 years of the constitution there is still much to do. Odoki expresses need for all Ugandans to embrace the values of the constitution notably peace, unity and social justice . Executive Director Centre for Constitutional Governance Sarah Bireete says that it’s important that the constitution reflects the principles justice, and safe guarding the freedom and rights of all Ugandans. Story by Kenneth Lukwago
