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Politics 12 July 2026

Fauzati Wangadya Resigns as Chairperson of Uganda Human Rights Commission

Fauzati Mariam Wangadya has abruptly resigned as the chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, citing public disagreements over the body's leadership and governance. Her resignation letter was addressed to President Yoweri Museveni, with no specific reasons stated for her departure. Source: https://observer.ug/news/wangadya-resigns-as-uganda-human-rights-commission-chairperson

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • Uganda Human Rights Commission
  • UHRC
  • Fauzati Mariam Wangadya

Politics 11 July 2026

NUP Defends Supporters Pleading Guilty Amidst Bail Denials

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has stated that its supporters pleading guilty to charges while on remand are doing so due to prolonged detention and repeated bail rejections, rather than an admission of guilt. The party acknowledges the difficult circumstances pushing these members towards plea bargains. Source: https://observer.ug/news/nup-defends-supporters-pleading-guilty-to-crimes-they-deny-committing

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • nup
  • bail
  • uganda

law 11 July 2026

Mandatory Bail After 180 Days on Remand: High Court Ruling Sets New Precedent

Uganda's High Court has declared that bail is mandatory for individuals who have been in custody for over 180 days without their case proceeding to the High Court. Justice Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa ruled that courts are constitutionally obligated to release such individuals, irrespective of the severity of their charges. Source: https://observer.ug/news/high-court-rules-after-180-days-on-remand-bail-becomes-mandatory

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • bail
  • remand
  • high court

Politics 10 July 2026

Muwanga Kivumbi Re-arrested in Mpigi Hours After Bail

Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been re-arrested in Mpigi district shortly after being granted bail by the High Court. The circumstances of the arrest remain unclear, with authorities yet to issue an official statement. Source: https://observer.ug/news/freshly-bailed-muwanga-kivumbi-re-arrested-in-mpigi

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • muwanga kivumbi
  • re-arrest
  • uganda police

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Fauzati Mariam Wangadya has abruptly resigned as the chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, citing public disagreements over the body's leadership and governance. Her resignation letter was addressed to President Yoweri Museveni, with no specific reasons stated for her departure. Source: https://observer.ug/news/wangadya-resigns-as-uganda-human-rights-commission-chairperson

law

law

Uganda's High Court has declared that bail is mandatory for individuals who have been in custody for over 180 days without their case proceeding to the High Court. Justice Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa ruled that courts are constitutionally obligated to release such individuals, irrespective of the severity of their charges. Source: https://observer.ug/news/high-court-rules-after-180-days-on-remand-bail-becomes-mandatory

economy

economy

Uganda's economy is demonstrating strong performance with an optimistic outlook for the coming financial year and medium term, characterized by accelerating growth, controlled inflation, and a stable currency. Significant increases in exports and investor confidence are key drivers of this trend. Source: https://ugandainvest.go.ug/ugandas-economic-performance-remains-robust-with-optimistic-investment-and-business-outlook-psst

development

development

Ahead of World Population Day, the UNFPA has highlighted that teenage pregnancy costs Uganda an estimated 24% of its potential development annually, urging increased investment in adolescent health and empowerment. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/355258/uganda-loses-24-of-potential-annually-to-teenage-pregnancy-unfpa-warns