Legal
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Court orders Absa Bank to release Kampala couple’s land titles, pay Shs 200mln damages
KAMPALA, November 9, 2026 – The High Court in Kampala has ordered Absa Bank Uganda Limited, formerly Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited, to return two properties belonging to a Kampala couple and…
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Police arrest 552 over alleged theft of PDM funds
KAMPALA, October 13, 2026 — The Uganda Police and other law enforcement agencies have arrested 552 people over the alleged theft and misuse of funds under the Parish Development Model [PDM], as…
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Cooperative law can help build foundations for peace, experts say
PANAMA, October 11, 2026 — Cooperative law can play a critical role in promoting peaceful economic and social relations by strengthening democratic participation, solidarity and equality, legal experts have said. The issue…
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BoU maintains September 30 licensing deadline for large SACCOs
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Large Savings and Credit cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] identified to fall under the Bank of Uganda’s regulatory framework have until September 30, 2026, to submit their licensing applications,…
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Apac CAO held for questioning over alleged misuse of gov’t funds
APAC, September 16, 2026 — The Chief Administrative Officer [CAO] of Apac district, Emmy Olaboro Ejuku, has been taken to Apac Central Police Station for questioning over alleged mismanagement of government funds.…
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Kapchorwa: How theCooperator inspired students to embrace saving culture
KAPCHORWA, September 10, 2026 — What started as a financial literacy lesson at Hopeland High School has grown into a practical savings initiative, with students forming the Hopeland Students Savings Association and…
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Fighting money laundering: Coops in Bunyoro urged to prioritise customer due diligence
HOIMA, August 24, 2026 — Savings and Credit Cooperatives [SACCOs] in the Bunyoro region have been urged to always carry out customer due diligence when admitting members to avoid challenges associated with…
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Uganda moves to strengthen fisheries management
KAMPALA, August 23, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has unveiled new Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations under the 2023 Act aimed at rebuilding fish stocks and promoting…
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Court quashes Igara Tea board, orders fresh elections within six months
BUSHENYI, August 21, 2026 — The High Court in Bushenyi has quashed the sitting Board of Directors of Igara Growers Tea Factory Limited [IGTF], declaring all corporate acts undertaken by the board…
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ADR: Over 500 commercial disputes valued at Shs 325bln placed on mediation table
KAMPALA, August 18, 2026 — The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has flagged off the Trade Dispute Settlement Fortnight at the Commercial Court in Kampala, placing 520 disputes valued at…
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