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Annual African Descent Summit 2024, hosted by African Descent Ontario (ADSON). This year’s summit carries a powerful theme: “Recognition, Justice, and Development,” and is scheduled to take place at the splendid Toronto Pavilion, 190 Railside Road, North York, Ontario, Canada, from July 17th to July 20th, 2024. This summit holds …

The Court of Appeal is poised to adjudicate on an appeal filed by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), contesting a High Court order that suspended the criminal trial of land dealer Muhammad Kamoga before the Magistrates Court in Entebbe, Wakiso District. In 2023, the High Court intervened, halting Kamoga’s …

SustainAbility Solutions (SS), a renowned consultancy specializing in organizational sustainability and efficiency based in Johannesburg South Africa has successfully concluded a comprehensive two-day assessment at the Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB). The assessment focused on three critical domains: Procurement, Human Resources, and Finance, aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and compliance. …

In a significant move, the Government of Uganda (GOU) is set to pay 199.83 billion UGX of the 247 billion UGX awarded by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This payment comes as a result of actions by certain individuals who plundered and …

In Uganda, a nation grappling with significant societal challenges amidst a relatively modest population of approximately 45 million, the structure and efficiency of its parliament have come under intense scrutiny. With over 520 members, Uganda boasts one of Africa’s largest parliaments, yet this abundance has not necessarily translated into effective …

In recent years, Uganda has faced significant challenges in maintaining its diplomatic presence across various countries, raising concerns about its international representation and the impact on national interests. The absence of ambassadors in crucial nations has exposed gaps in Uganda’s foreign policy strategy, disrupting bilateral relations and leaving Ugandan citizens …

It’s been almost a month since the arrest of three members of parliament: Cissy Namujju (Lwengo Woman), Yusuf Mutemebuli (Bunyole East), and Paul Akamba (Busiki County) on corruption charges. They were later joined by MPs Michael Mawanda (Igara East) and Ignatius Wamakuyu Mudimi (Elgon County). Akamba, Mawanda and Wamakuyu were …

A group including rights activists and a politician filed an appeal to Uganda’s Supreme Court on Thursday, the latest step in an ongoing legal challenge to a ruling upholding controversial anti-gay legislation adopted last year, their lawyer said. In April, the Constitutional Court threw out a challenge to the Anti-Homosexuality …

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced a probe into labour exporters allegedly withholding passports of applicants whom they have failed to secure jobs. The ministry through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) said it has received numerous complaints from Ugandans whose passports are being withheld by labour …

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is yet to sign tenancy agreements with cargo handling companies, ENHAS and DAS as they await a decision by the Chief Government Valuer. The authority’s Director General, Fred Bamwesigye made this revelation while meeting Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory …