In recent weeks, the conversation about corruption and how to combat it has dominated public discourse in Uganda. Sparked by a social media campaign in February that exposed corruption scandals within the Ugandan Parliament, this issue has gained substantial attention. President Museveni, responding to the public outcry, has recently reaffirmed …

The Police in Kampala are investigating a case in which a Canadian citizen Clifford Potter lost more than sh6 billion in a fake gold transaction. SSP Ayub Waisswa of the CID Kampala Metropolitan Police has written to a Kampala bank which hosts one of the two accounts of the accused …

Corruption in Uganda has been a persistent and pervasive issue that has hindered the country’s development for decades. Despite numerous promises and initiatives aimed at curbing this menace, corruption remains deeply rooted in the Ugandan political and economic system. In this opinion piece, I explore why President Yoweri Museveni, who …

Denmark has taken a significant step forward in promoting equality with the enactment of the Law on Equal Treatment and Anti-Discrimination, which came into force following its approval in May 2024. The groundbreaking law bans discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and gender characteristics, providing comprehensive protection …

Jinja; Court in Jinja has on Thursday 06th July 2022 remanded two journalists to wit Mutyaba Ivan of Busoga One and Isabirye Denis Baba FM to Kirinya Prison until 28th July 2022, after being charged with two counts of murder and conspiracy to murder. The charges relate to the murder …

Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine people – including a five-year-old girl – were rescued, but dozens more are missing. Survivors say the vessel – a traditional fishing boat – set sail last week from …

A Tanzanian portrait artist, who was accused of burning a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been sentenced to two years in prison or a fine of $2,000 (£1,600) after being found guilty of cybercrimes. Shadrack Chaula was arrested for allegedly recording a viral video, showing him burning a …

Kampala, Uganda – July 4, 2024 The National Unity Platform (NUP) today issued a strong condemnation of the worsening state of human rights in Uganda, highlighting cases of torture, sexual assault, and corruption within the government. In a press statement, NUP leaders addressed the media and public, detailing several critical …

In a landmark victory, the Labour Party has triumphed in the UK general election, with Keir Starmer poised to become the next Prime Minister. This win marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the United Kingdom, promising new directions in policy and governance. A Historic Win Labour’s victory …

A 34-year-old woman, Fatuma Nansubuga, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of common nuisance after staging a lone protest outside the Ugandan Parliament. Nansubuga, a resident of Kalerwe Market in Kawempe Division, was arrested two days ago and arraigned before Grade One Magistrate Caroline Kyoshabire on Thursday. According …