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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 …

Ugandan activists allege that recent amendments to the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act were a strategic move by the government to regain donor funding after international backlash against the original law. The legislation, passed earlier this year, drew global condemnation due to its harsh penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty …

White House officials have condemned a recent Ugandan court ruling upholding the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, which imposes severe penalties for homosexuality, including life imprisonment and the death penalty in some cases. The U.S. administration expressed deep concern over the ruling, emphasizing that it constitutes a grave violation of human rights …

The National Security Council (NSC) recently held a significant meeting with a prominent Ugandan LGBTQ activist to discuss the pressing concerns of the LGBTQ community in Uganda amid the country’s harsh anti-homosexuality legislation. This engagement underscores the U.S. government’s continued commitment to defending human rights and supporting marginalized communities worldwide. …

In the latest move to tighten regulations on LGBTQ rights, a member of the Ugandan Parliament has introduced an anti-gay surrogacy bill that could have severe implications for same-sex couples in the country. The bill, which follows the recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, aims to prohibit surrogacy arrangements for …

The recent decision by the Court of Appeal to deny the registration of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) marks a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. This ruling underscores the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda, where systemic discrimination and legal barriers continue to hinder the struggle for …