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Three additional individuals, including a former employee of Equity Bank, have been detained due to their alleged involvement in a multi-billion-shilling fraud case concerning unsecured loans at Equity Bank. The suspects now in custody include two former Airtel Uganda employees who have since turned businessmen, Godfrey Mukwaya and Robert Mugumya, …

News reaching our desk has revealed that Ms Ruth Birungi, the wife to Dr Barigye the Hospital Director Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital has become a thorn in the life of a man whose self-esteem is regarded high. Dr Barigye Celestine had undergone a very high risk but successful brain surgery …

Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for expressing dissatisfaction with the length of President Yoweri Museveni’s speech at a recent event, local media sources have reported. The incident occurred during the 50th wedding anniversary celebrations of former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi and his wife Jacqueline Mbabazi …

When Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) on April 3, 2023, it solidified a shift in the nation’s socio-political landscape that could deeply affect its social, political, and economic life. The court refused to nullify the Act entirely, despite calls from petitioners, and did not grant a permanent …

Steven Kabuye, a prominent 26-year-old Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist, bears the physical and emotional scars from a knife attack that almost took his life. His body is marked with a foot-long scar on his right arm and a puncture wound on his torso, which serve as constant reminders of the risks …

On Thursday evening, police detectives apprehended two former Airtel Uganda employees, Godfrey Mukwaya and Robert Mugumya, and detained them at Kampala Central Police Station (CPS). The duo faces charges related to financial fraud, according to law enforcement officials. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the arrests, stating that the …

The turmoil within the royal family has deepened as fresh controversies emerge surrounding Kate Middleton’s health and Prince Charles’ medical condition. With Buckingham Palace embroiled in a series of scandals and conflicting reports, observers are left questioning the integrity of the institution. Recent developments have cast a spotlight on Prince …

The United States has reiterated its warning to Uganda regarding the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Law. The U.S. government expressed concerns about the law, emphasizing its potential adverse impact on human rights, public health, and Uganda’s international reputation. Since the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Law, the U.S. has taken several measures in …

The Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 has sent shockwaves through the country, particularly within journalistic circles and the LGBTQ+ community. Enacted in May, the Act imposes severe penalties, including life imprisonment for consensual same-sex relations, with even harsher punishments for “aggravated homosexuality,” such as relations involving …

In a significant legal development, the Constitutional Court has upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, dismissing a consolidated petition that challenged its provisions. Led by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, five justices of the Constitutional Court ruled in favor of maintaining the Anti-Homosexuality Act, emphasizing its role in safeguarding children and …