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The High Court of Dominica has made a landmark ruling, declaring the country’s anti-sodomy law unconstitutional. This decision, announced via Zoom, marks a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean, reducing the number of nations with anti-LGBTQ laws to 65. The case was championed by attorney Cara Shillingford …

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, attention has been drawn to the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda. Research highlights that the LGBTQ+ community remains particularly vulnerable to sexual violence due to societal prejudice and legal challenges that marginalize their existence. This month serves as a poignant reminder of …

Mubende, a bustling town located in central Uganda, has recently been hit with a major blow to its economy. Its home to several Kombucha drink companies, which has been a source of employment and revenue for the town. The recent introduction of stamp duty by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) …

This Saturday, 20th April 2024, Phanero Ministries International is set to host its seventh annual Men Gather conference at the Kololo Independence Grounds, with an expected attendance of over 40,000 men. This year’s conference, themed “The Priest,” aims to foster responsible fatherhood and enhance men’s roles in both spiritual and …

Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament for Nakawa West, has achieved a significant educational milestone by graduating from the Law Development Center with a Postgraduate Diploma in Law Practice. The graduation took place during the institution’s 51st convocation ceremony. At just 37 years old, Ssenyonyi …

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has appealed to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to reconsider its implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS), following widespread protests by traders across the country. The system, designed to streamline tax procedures by automatically transmitting transaction details to URA, has faced …

Speaker Anita Among paid tribute to Dr. Tom Okurut, the former Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), who passed away after undergoing brain surgery at Platinum Hospital in Kampala last Sunday. During a requiem mass held for Dr. Okurut at St. Luke Church of Uganda in Ntinda …

In a significant move to improve educational equity, Parliament has approved the incorporation of a district quota system into the higher education student loan scheme. This development came as part of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was passed during a plenary session on Wednesday, April 17, …

In a significant move to enhance government efficiency and optimize resource utilization, the Parliament of Uganda, under the leadership of Speaker Anita Among, passed several bills aimed at rationalizing government agencies on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During the session, Parliament approved five critical bills, namely the Warehouse Receipt System (Amendment) …

Human rights activists and LGBTQ+ advocates have intensified their call for the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions on Uganda following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which enshrines severe penalties for same-sex activities. The controversial law, which criminalizes homosexuality and includes provisions for life imprisonment and the death penalty …