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  • President Museveni Hosts Homecoming Luncheon for Pearl to Cape Expedition, Hails Uganda’s Industrialisation and Innovation Journey 

    President Museveni Hosts Homecoming Luncheon for Pearl to Cape Expedition, Hails Uganda’s Industrialisation and Innovation Journey 

    President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted a luncheon at State House, Entebbe, in honour of the successful Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025, celebrating the historic journey of the Kayoola EVS electric coach from Uganda to South Africa and back.

    The expedition, which covered more than 13,700 kilometres across several African countries, showcased Uganda’s growing capabilities in science, technology, innovation, electric mobility and local manufacturing, while reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a regional hub for automotive production.

    In his remarks, President Museveni congratulated Kiira Motors Corporation, led by Chief Executive Officer Paul Isaac Musasizi, together with the engineers, scientists and partners, for demonstrating that Uganda can successfully design, manufacture and operate world-class electric vehicles.

    The President described the achievement as part of Africa’s industrial renaissance, noting that it reflects the National Resistance Movement’s vision of building an integrated, self-sustaining economy based on local production, value addition and modern technology.

    He observed that before colonialism, African societies possessed thriving artisan industries that supported agriculture, defence and household production, but these were gradually displaced by imported products. He said Kiira Motors represents a return to that tradition through modern industrialisation, enabling Ugandans to produce vehicles for both domestic and regional markets.

    President Museveni commended the resilience of the scientists and innovators behind the project and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting home-grown industries that create jobs, promote value addition and strengthen Uganda’s industrial base.

    To accelerate the country’s electric mobility agenda, the President directed the relevant ministries and agencies to fast-track measures to expand Kiira Motors’ production capacity, increase government procurement of locally manufactured buses, strengthen electric public transport systems, and support local battery manufacturing through strategic public-private partnerships.

    He further welcomed proposals to partner with private investors to mobilise financing for battery production and the expansion of the Kiira Vehicle Plant, saying Uganda must move with speed to remain competitive in science, technology and manufacturing.

    The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Jonard Asiimwe, thanked the President for his visionary leadership and unwavering support for science, technology and innovation in Uganda. He commended the President for creating an enabling environment that has allowed home-grown innovations to flourish.

    The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Monica Musenero Masanza, described the successful Kampala–Cape Town electric bus expedition as a landmark achievement for Uganda’s industrialisation agenda, saying it demonstrated the country’s growing engineering and manufacturing capabilities. She noted that the journey showcased the strength and reliability of a vehicle designed and built by Ugandans, proving that local innovation can compete on the continental stage.

    The Minister further observed that the impact of Kiira Motors extends beyond vehicle production, having inspired curriculum reforms in engineering education, strengthened local supply chains, and created opportunities for home-grown industries. She emphasised that innovation-driven industries should be valued not only for their immediate financial returns but also for their broader contribution to skills development, job creation, technology transfer and long-term economic transformation.

    She said the successful journey across the continent demonstrated the strength of Ugandan engineering and highlighted the country’s growing capacity to manufacture world-class vehicles. She applauded the collaboration between Government, academia and the private sector, particularly recognising Makerere University for nurturing the research and innovation behind Kiira Motors.

    Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Kiira Motors Corporation, Paul Isaac Musasizi, described the Pearl to Cape Expedition as a major milestone in demonstrating the reliability, efficiency and commercial viability of Uganda’s locally manufactured electric buses.

    He noted that the expedition proved that electric buses can significantly reduce transport costs while showcasing Uganda’s engineering excellence on the African continent.

    Mr. Musasizi thanked President Museveni for his unwavering support for science, technology and innovation, saying Government investment has enabled the establishment of the Kiira Vehicle Plant, the largest bus manufacturing facility of its kind in Africa.

    He revealed that the corporation has secured growing regional demand for its buses and appealed for continued Government support through long-term procurement commitments, expansion of electric public transport services and investment in local battery manufacturing to accelerate industrialisation and job creation.

    Representing the private sector, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Uganda’s digital transformation and innovation agenda.

    She highlighted MTN’s partnership during the Pearl to Cape Expedition, noting that the company provided uninterrupted internet connectivity, enabled real-time vehicle tracking across several African countries, and supported cashless payment solutions through MTN Mobile Money.

    Ms. Mulinge said the successful expedition demonstrated that Ugandan innovation can provide solutions for Africa and announced plans to continue working with Kiira Motors to develop connected vehicles equipped with smart fleet management technologies.

    She added that MTN remains committed to investing in digital infrastructure that supports industrialisation, agriculture, public service delivery and Uganda’s broader economic transformation.

    The luncheon brought together Government officials, scientists, engineers, private sector leaders, development partners and representatives from Kiira Motors Corporation, MTN Uganda, Britam Insurance and other stakeholders who contributed to the success of the expedition.

    The successful completion of the Pearl to Cape Expedition marks another significant milestone in Uganda’s journey towards becoming a leader in innovation, electric mobility and advanced manufacturing on the African continent.

     

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  • EC Opens Elections Complaint Hearings Hours To Village Polls

    EC Opens Elections Complaint Hearings Hours To Village Polls

    With just hours to Uganda’s Village Women Committee elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has begun hearing complaints arising from voter registration and candidate nominations, even as it insists the country’s grassroots electoral programme remains firmly on course.

    Addressing journalists on Wednesday, Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi said the Commission had entered the final phase of preparations for the Village Women Committees elections scheduled for Thursday, July 23, and the Village (LC I) Chairperson elections due on Tuesday, July 28.

    Byabakama revealed that although the Commission had successfully completed voter registration, display of village registers and nomination of candidates, several complaints had been lodged by stakeholders, prompting the Commission to intervene.

    He explained that complaints concerning the compilation of the Village Council and Village Women’s Council registers had already been handled by the respective Parish Complaints Committees.

    However, disputes arising from the nomination of candidates have now been referred to the Electoral Commission itself for hearing and determination.

    “The Commission will commence hearing the said complaints today, Wednesday, July 22, and will inform stakeholders of the respective decisions and lawful actions taken,” Byabakama said.

    He appealed to candidates, political parties and members of the public to remain patient as the Commission carefully examines every complaint before issuing its decisions.

    The EC Chairperson said despite the complaints, preparations for the elections had progressed successfully since the electoral programme was launched on June 22.

    Between July 6 and 10, the Commission compiled both the Village Council Register and the Village Women’s Council Register in all 71,214 villages across Uganda.

    The exercise was followed by the display of the registers on July 13 and 14, allowing residents to verify their names, National Identification Numbers, application numbers, age, gender and village of residence before the registers were finalized.

    Residents also had an opportunity to object to people who had been wrongly included on the registers or those who were not eligible to vote.

    Byabakama thanked Ugandans, local leaders and other stakeholders for actively participating in the registration exercise, saying their cooperation had enabled the Commission to prepare accurate and reliable registers for use during the elections.

    The Commission later conducted nominations for Village LC I Chairperson candidates and Village Women Committee candidates between July 15 and 19 at Sub-county, Town Council and Municipal Division headquarters.

    He congratulated all successfully nominated candidates while commending political parties and independent candidates for participating in the electoral process.

    Meanwhile, campaigns for Village Women Committee elections, which began on July 20, officially end today ahead of polling on Thursday.

    Registered women will elect five leaders at village level, Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Publicity Secretary and Secretary for Finance, through the lining-up voting system, where voters stand behind their preferred candidate, representative, portrait or symbol.

    Byabakama urged women to participate peacefully and elect leaders capable of championing issues affecting women in their communities.

    At the same time, campaigns for Village LC I Chairperson candidates will continue until July 27.

    The Commission reminded candidates that campaigns are only allowed between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and must be conducted strictly within their own villages.

    “No candidate is allowed to campaign outside his or her village,” Byabakama emphasized.

    Polling for LC I Chairpersons will take place on July 28 in all 71,214 villages, with every village serving as a polling station.

    Voting will begin at 7:00 a.m. with voter verification before election officials conduct voter education and briefing sessions. Voting by lining up behind candidates will then take place, followed immediately by counting of votes and declaration of winners.

    Successful LC I Chairpersons will then nominate members of the Village Executive Committee, who must be approved by the Village Council.

    Byabakama also reminded voters that the elections are taking place amid the ongoing Ebola situation and urged everyone to observe Ministry of Health guidelines throughout the campaigns and polling exercise.

    He concluded by calling on political parties, candidates and voters to respect electoral laws and Commission guidelines to ensure peaceful, credible and orderly grassroots elections.

  • 120 iPhones Seized As Police Bust Suspected Stolen Phone Network in Kampala

    120 iPhones Seized As Police Bust Suspected Stolen Phone Network in Kampala

    A suspected stolen phone business has been uncovered in Kampala after police recovered 120 iPhones, including high-end models, and arrested four people believed to be linked to the illegal trade.

    The operation began after a police officer lost his mobile phone on July 16, 2026, while on duty at Top City Plaza in Kisenyi Cell.

    Police investigations quickly picked up leads, leading to the arrest of Mugabi Richard in the early hours of July 18 at his home in Kakajo, Kisenyi.

    During interrogation, Mugabi allegedly confessed to stealing the officer’s phone while the officer was resting in a vehicle.

    He reportedly told detectives that after stealing the phone, he handed it to another person who later sold it to phone dealer Mugerwa Juma at Cooper Complex for Shs900,000.

    The stolen phone was eventually recovered, but the trail led investigators to what police believe could be a wider stolen phone network.

    Racheal Kawala, the KMP police spokesperson says on July 21, detectives raided Mugerwa’s phone shop at Cooper Complex, where they recovered several suspected stolen electronic devices and equipment used in phone servicing.

    Among the items seized were seven working iPhones, five iPads, three laptops, phone resetting machines, a microscope and a large collection of iPhone spare parts.

    The biggest discovery came after police searched Mugerwa’s vehicle, where they found 120 suspected stolen iPhones.

    The recovered phones included some of the latest and most expensive models, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max, alongside older versions.

    Police suspect the phones may have been collected from different theft incidents across Kampala, with preliminary findings showing that the suspect allegedly bought devices and spare parts from street dealers.

    She reveals the four suspects are now in custody including; Mugabi Richard, Mwesigwa Frank, Mutesi Sumaya and
    Mugerwa Juma

    Police say the investigation is not over, as detectives continue tracing other people believed to be part of the suspected stolen phone network.

    She has called on people who recently lost iPhones to visit Katwe Police Station with ownership documents so that recovered devices can be identified and returned to their owners.

  • Kassiano Wadri Appointed ANT’s National Coordinator

    Kassiano Wadri Appointed ANT’s National Coordinator

    Veteran opposition politician Kassiano Wadri has been handed a new political assignment after the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) appointed him as its National Coordinator, placing him at the centre of the party’s efforts to rebuild and strengthen its structures countrywide.

    ANT announced Wadri’s appointment on Tuesday, saying the experienced politician will lead efforts to transform the party’s organisation and push its political agenda across Uganda.

    The appointment comes at a time when ANT is seeking to revive its grassroots networks and increase its visibility following the 2026 General Elections.

    The party said Wadri’s long political experience will be valuable as it works to promote what it describes as issue-based politics, accountability and democratic governance.

    Wadri is no stranger to Uganda’s opposition politics. He has spent more than 20 years in Parliament, first representing Terego County before later winning the Arua Municipality parliamentary by-election in 2018 as an independent candidate.

    His Arua victory became one of the most talked-about political contests in recent years after he won the seat while he was in detention, defeating several candidates in a tightly contested election.

    Before joining ANT, Wadri was a member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), where he held influential positions in opposition politics.

    He later crossed to ANT in July 2020, saying he identified with the party’s principles and had been part of discussions that shaped the formation of the party alongside its founder, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu.

    Beyond politics, Wadri is a trained social worker with academic qualifications from Makerere University and Uganda Martyrs University.

    He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, a Master’s Degree in Social Sector Planning and Management, and an Associate Degree in Democracy and Social Development.

    During his parliamentary career, Wadri served as Opposition Chief Whip, a position that placed him at the centre of coordinating opposition activities in Parliament. He also chaired the Committee on Government Assurances, which monitors government commitments.

    ANT believes Wadri’s political experience, parliamentary background and knowledge of opposition organisation will help the party strengthen its nationwide structures.

    He takes over from Alice Alaso.

  • Chadwick Boseman’s Brothers Want Widow Removed From His Estate

    Chadwick Boseman’s Brothers Want Widow Removed From His Estate

    Chadwick Boseman‘s family is back in court.

    The late actor’s brothers, Kevin and Derrick Boseman, have asked a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, as administrator of his estate.

    In court filings, they claim she has not completed the distribution of Chadwick’s assets despite a 2022 settlement that split the estate equally between Taylor and the actor’s parents.

    The brothers also say they have not received a full accounting of the estate. They claim information about bank accounts, royalties, movie residuals, insurance policies, investments and other assets remains outstanding.

    They further allege Taylor has not transferred a long-term care insurance policy to Chadwick’s mother or fully accounted for posthumous SAG-AFTRA residual payments.

    Kevin and Derrick argue the delays have prevented Chadwick’s parents from receiving money and benefits they are entitled to under the settlement.

    They are now asking the court to appoint a new administrator, require Taylor to provide a full accounting of the estate and ensure the remaining assets are distributed.

    The allegations remain unproven, and the court has not ruled on the petition. Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman had not publicly responded to the filing at the time of publication.

    Chadwick Boseman died on August 28, 2020, at the age of 43 after privately battling colon cancer for four years.

    The Black Panther star died without leaving a will, leading to probate proceedings over his estate.

  • FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Performers Earned No Appearance Fees, Reports Say

    FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Performers Earned No Appearance Fees, Reports Say

    Fans watching the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show may have assumed the star-studded performers earned huge pay cheques.

    According to E! News, that was not the case.

    The outlet, citing Global Citizen x FIFA, reported that Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Madonna, and BTS received no appearance fees for performing during the historic show.

    Instead, FIFA and its partners covered the production and logistical costs of the performances.

    The event followed a model similar to the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime show, where artists perform without receiving a traditional appearance fee.

    The performers took the stage in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that helps expand access to quality education and football for children around the world.

    The fund also receives a $1 contribution from every ticket sold for FIFA tournaments.

    Although the artists were not paid appearance fees, the halftime show gave them exposure before one of the largest television audiences in sports.

    That kind of global visibility can lead to increased music streams, ticket sales and future commercial opportunities.

    The halftime show took place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium before Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    It marked the first time a FIFA World Cup final featured a halftime entertainment show.

    Shakira and Burna Boy performed the tournament’s official anthem, “Dai Dai.”

    Justin Bieber, Madonna and BTS also appeared during the landmark production.

  • LAND CLASH! MOVIT Loses Round One In Battle With Uganda Prisons

    LAND CLASH! MOVIT Loses Round One In Battle With Uganda Prisons

    The High Court in Entebbe has declined to grant Movit Products Limited an early judgment declaring it the lawful owner of about 32 acres of disputed land in Sazi Buwaya, Wakiso District, ruling that the ownership dispute must proceed to a full trial.

    In a ruling delivered by Lady Justice Flavia Nabakooza, the court dismissed Movit’s application for judgment on admission, finding that the evidence presented did not amount to a clear and unconditional admission by the government that the company exclusively owns the land or that the Uganda Prisons Service is trespassing on it.

    The application arose from Civil Suit No. 395 of 2024, in which Movit sued the Attorney General over land comprised in Busiro Block 536, Plot Numbers 1677, 1678 and 1679, measuring approximately 32 acres. The company had asked the court to enter judgment in its favour based on a report by the Ministry of Lands indicating that the three plots are registered in Movit’s name.

    Movit also sought declarations that it is the lawful owner of the land, that the Uganda Prisons Service is trespassing on the property, an eviction order against the government agency, a permanent injunction restraining further occupation, and costs of the application. However, Justice Nabakooza held that the Ministry of Lands report only confirmed the registration status of the titles and did not amount to an admission that Movit was entitled to exclusive possession of the land.

    She noted that a judgment on admission can only be entered where the admission is “plain, clear, unambiguous and unconditional,” leaving no issue for trial. Although the Registrar of Titles confirmed that the certificates of title for the three plots remain active and are registered in the names of Movit Products Uganda Limited, the judge found that the report did not resolve competing claims over the land.

    “The fact that the Respondent, in its defence, claims that its agent has an interest in the said land adds to that,” Justice Nabakooza ruled, observing that the government’s defence raises issues that require evidence at a full hearing. The court also noted that the dispute is linked to another pending case, Civil Suit FD No. 019 of 2025 (formerly No. 415 of 2024), filed by Damulira Chibby against the Attorney General and 23 others.

    According to the ruling, that case contains competing claims over the same property, including allegations regarding the distribution and transfer of the estate of the late Damulira Bulazi. Justice Nabakooza held that the existence of the related litigation meant there was no unequivocal admission of ownership or liability that would justify bypassing a full trial.

    Movit had argued that investigations conducted by the Attorney General, including the Ministry of Lands report dated November 13, 2025, had conclusively established its ownership of the three plots and that allowing the matter to proceed to trial would unnecessarily delay justice. The Attorney General opposed the application, maintaining that the report merely reflected registration details and did not concede that Movit had exclusive ownership rights or that the Uganda Prisons Service was unlawfully occupying the land.

    The court agreed with the government’s position, dismissed the application, and directed that costs would be determined in the main suit. The substantive case, now registered as Entebbe Civil Suit No. 0256 of 2025 arising from the original HCCS No. 395 of 2024, will return to court for mention on September 24, 2026. The wider dispute concerns approximately 202 acres of land in Sazi Buwaya, with Movit claiming ownership of several plots, including the 32 acres that were the subject of the unsuccessful application.


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  • GUNFIRE DRAMA AT KISEKA! Shooting Spree Leaves Spare Parts Hub Dealers Scrambling for Safety

    GUNFIRE DRAMA AT KISEKA! Shooting Spree Leaves Spare Parts Hub Dealers Scrambling for Safety

    Traders at Kiseka Market say a one-hour shooting spree by security operatives inside shops forced the business center to close as people scrambled to save their lives.

    The traders in arcades on Aga-khan Road kept their shops closed for over two hours on Monday, after plain-clothed security operatives in a “drone” vehicle clashed with them at Original Kiseka Spare Parts Center Arcade. The confrontation started when traders resisted arrests.

    A trader at the arcade, who asked not to be named, said security operatives in a drone minibus parked near the building. Three pistol-wielding officers went to the second floor of a spare parts shop and tried to arrest a trader, but he demanded their IDs and to know the charges against him.

    The trader added that the officers were in a hurry and were unwilling to be questioned. They tried to forcibly remove him from the shop as their colleagues waited in the busy arcade below. The confrontation intensified when they attempted to drag him downstairs, prompting fellow traders to shout and demand an explanation for the arrest.

    A trader narrated thus: “People from other shops started shouting, ‘Who are you? Where are you taking him?’ Then six more men jumped out, took positions and started shooting in the air and at the sixth floor where mechanics were running and screaming. When they fired, people in the next arcade started throwing stones at them.”

    The trader said the situation escalated as the men were overwhelmed by noise and projectiles. They abandoned the arrest, left in the van toward Nakivubo Police Station, made a U-turn, and returned to the market discharging bullets in the air before departing as the situation was brought to normal by military police that took over the street.

    According to Joseph Akiiki, a motorcycle spare parts operator, the confrontation between the said security operatives and the public created panic. He said that shops were shut as shots were fired in the air, with the bulk of the gunfire targeting the upper floor of buildings where people were hiding.

    He added that the operatives were in plain clothes and wielding guns, but he could not ascertain who was arrested, noting however that arrests may have been made on the day.

    “We are left with many questions,” Akiiki said. “We shut our shops and fled to save our lives. We do not understand the reason for the indiscriminate gunfire. Had their intention been to arrest criminals, they would not have come in plain clothes, as the public tends to resist unknown persons. Furthermore, why was there shooting inside the buildings? Innocent people could have been killed.”

    Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke, said the team was at Original Kiseka Spare Parts Centre in Kiseka Market to arrest suspected offenders. According to him, some individuals became violent and tried to block the lawful arrest.

    Videos of the incident taken by members of the public have gone viral  on at both international and national platforms, drawing criticism of security agencies’ conduct, particularly plain-clothed operatives seen pointing guns in crowded buildings and opening fire.

    Kituuma, however, said the shots were fired to disperse an unruly crowd and restore order, and that the officers only fired warning shots in the air.

    Some Ugandans  have blamed the conduct of security agencies during arrests and poor respect for human rights for ongoing negative U.S. travel advisories on Uganda, which they say damage trade and tourism.


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  • SACCO WAR ERUPTS! Kampala Lawyer Battles Compulsory ODPP Membership

    SACCO WAR ERUPTS! Kampala Lawyer Battles Compulsory ODPP Membership

    A Kampala-based Lawyer has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), demanding the immediate withdrawal of a directive requiring staff to join the institution’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO).

    In his letter addressed to the Director of Public Prosecutions and copied to the Attorney General, Lawyer Steven Kalali contends that the mandatory recruitment of prosecutors and support staff into the ODPP Staff SACCO is unconstitutional because membership in any association must be voluntary.

    The complaint follows an internal memo dated June 23, 2026, in which the  DPP Lino Anguzu communicated a management decision directing all staff to join the staff SACCO as part of efforts to promote a savings culture and improve employees’ financial well-being.

    According to the memo, staff contributions will be deducted beginning in July 2026, with monthly contributions varying according to rank.

    Senior Prosecutors will contribute up to 500,000 shillings per month, while officers in lower salary scales like drivers would contribute between 50,000 and 200,000.

    According to the Memo, the DPP himself, Lino Anguzu, is to contribute one million shillings, the Permanent Secretary 600,000 shillings, while the rest of the staff, both technical and lawyers in that office, pay between fifty thousand and five hundred thousand shillings.

    “To promote savings, ODPP Top Management has taken a decision recommending all staff to mandatorily join the SACCO and the following rates/contributions will accordingly apply,”. reads the memo.   The Human Resource Office was directed to coordinate with the Accounts Section to effect deductions from allowances of non-legal staff, while prosecutors would remit their contributions directly to the SACCO.

    The memo states that the SACCO was established to encourage savings, provide members with affordable loans at lower interest rates than commercial banks, and enable members to earn dividends through share ownership.

    It further indicates that accounts had already been opened for all prosecutors and non-prosecutor staff.

    However, Kalali argues that although establishing a staff SACCO is a commendable initiative, compelling employees to become members infringes Article 29(1)(e) of the Constitution, which guarantees every Ugandan the freedom to join or decline to join an association.

    He maintains that freedom of association includes the freedom not to associate and that mandatory enrollment deprives employees of the right to make an independent choice regarding membership.

    The lawyer cites several judicial decisions to support his position. Among them is the European Court of Human Rights decision in Chassagnou and Others versus  France, which held that compelling individuals to join an association against their wishes violates the right to freedom of association.

    He also refers to another case in Europe where the European Court ruled that freedom of association includes the right not to be compelled into membership of an association or trade union.

    Kalali further relies on Article 22(2) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Article 10(2) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, both of which prohibit compelling individuals to join associations.

    The advocate also cites his recent own case against the Attorney General and Exodus Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Ltd (Police SACCO), Miscellaneous Cause No. 28 of 2025.

    According to the complaint, the Civil Division Judge Isaac Bonny Teko, on July 15th 2026, in that case, found that mandatory membership in a SACCO violated the constitutional guarantee of freedom of association and held that such membership must remain voluntary.

    The court further directed the Registrar of Co-operatives to audit Exodus SACCO’s membership records and accounts relating to police officers recruited from the 2015 intake onwards and submit a report to the High Court within nine months.

    The Attorney General was also ordered to issue guidance to the Uganda Police Force and Exodus SACCO to ensure that no police officer is enrolled into the cooperative or subjected to salary deductions without documented, free and informed consent. Costs of the application were awarded to Kalali.

    Now to avoid such orders against the state, Kalali argues that mandatory monthly deductions could offend Article 158(1) of the Constitution, which protects public servants from alterations to their salary or allowances to their disadvantage.

    He has asked the Director of Public Prosecutions to immediately suspend or withdraw the June 23 memo before salary deductions commence, warning that implementation of the directive could expose the institution to legal action.

    “The only lawful approach,” the lawyer argues, “is to allow staff who wish to join the SACCO to do so voluntarily after adequate consultation and engagement.”

    He further states that public authorities have a constitutional obligation under Article 20(2) to respect, uphold and protect fundamental rights and freedoms.

    The June 23 internal memo, signed by DPP Lino Anguzu, presents the mandatory enrollment as a management decision intended to strengthen the staff SACCO and encourage financial discipline among employees.

    The Deputy Spokesperson’s office of the DPP, Irene Nakimbugwe, has confirmed receiving Kalali’s complaint, adding that management will review it and respond accordingly.


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  • Azawi Says TikTok Is Not the Place to Find a Serious Relationship

    Azawi Says TikTok Is Not the Place to Find a Serious Relationship

    Azawi has shared her thoughts on modern dating, saying she does not expect to find a serious relationship through TikTok.

    The Swangz Avenue artist made the remarks during a TikTok Live session, where she addressed questions about her love life and ongoing relationship speculation.

    She revealed that while she has several admirers, she is still waiting for the right person and has not entered a relationship.

    If you have not seen any soft launch from me, then there is nothing. Prospects are there, but we are still studying them.

    Azawi added that she believes genuine relationships are more likely to begin through real-life interactions than on social media.

    I cannot get a man from TikTok. There are so many babies here. A man that loves you finds you where you are, physically, in person.

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