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High Court Throws Out Top Lawyer Shonubi’s Plea to Save Shs100m Escrow Funds

Sal Oil Limited has scored a major victory after the Mbale High Court threw out an attempt by veteran lawyer Dr. Alan Shonubi’s law firm to block the recovery of Shs100 million linked to a failed real estate deal. In a ruling delivered on October 28, 2026, Presiding Judge Farouq Lubega dismissed the application filed […] The post High Court Throws Out Top Lawyer Shonubi’s Plea to Save Shs100m Escrow Funds appeared fi

Watchdog Uganda · 3 Nov 2026

Woman seeks Shs227m compensation after accident involving Minister’s police escorts

Mbale, Uganda | URN | A woman who sustained serious injuries in a road crash allegedly involving police officers escorting former Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi is demanding Shs227 million in compensation from the government. Everlyn Agnes Namome, through her lawyers, Sefu Advocates & Solicitors, has issued a statutory notice of intention to sue the … The post Woman seeks Shs227m compensation after acciden

The Independent Uganda · 2 Nov 2026

Mbale Christians Celebrate Election of New Bishop

Christians at St Andrew’s Cathedral have welcomed the election of Canon Eridad Milton Shissa as the ninth Bishop of Mbale Diocese, with the new leader pledging to strengthen families and support young people.

Nile Post · 31 Oct 2026

Paul Wanyoto Leads Bugisu Preparations for Muhoozi Endorsement Rally in Mbale

Organisers of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) have stepped up mobilisation efforts ahead of a major endorsement rally for Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba scheduled for Saturday, 24 October 2026, at Mbale Cricket Ground. Vision Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Don Wanyama, who is also assigned Patriotic Officer (PO) 086 […] The post Paul Wanyoto Leads Bugisu Preparations for Muh

Watchdog Uganda · 22 Oct 2026

IGG directs UNMC to interdict chief executive and legal chief

The Inspectorate of Government has directed the Uganda National Mining Company’s board to immediately interdict Gerald Banaga-Baingi, its chief executive, and Lelia K. Bwambale, its chief corporate and legal affairs officer and company secretary. The Inspectorate is investigating allegations of maladministration, financial mismanagement and abuse of office involving the two officials. In a statement dated 22 October,

Uganda Business News · 22 Oct 2026

Stanbic lights up Mbale School for the Deaf with new solar system

Mbale, Uganda: A group of enthusiastic teenagers circle around, performing the famous Kadodi dance, a cultural symbol of the Gishu people who also view Mount Elgon (Masaba) as their sacred ancestral homeland. The audience is thrilled at the synchronised movement, more so because most of the dancers have hearing loss. The performers are students of […] The post Stanbic lights up Mbale School for the Deaf with new sola

Watchdog Uganda · 13 Oct 2026