Opinion : Trump’s Executive Order Rolls Back Trans Rights, Sparking Outrage and Fear
In a sweeping move late Monday, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump signed an executive order that effectively erases federal recognition of transgender individuals, rolling back progress made over the past decade. Titled “Defending Women From…
ILGA World Condemns Trump’s Executive Orders, Citing Harm to Trans and Intersex Communities and Failure to Safeguard Women’s Rights
ILGA World is alarmed to learn that United States President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office a sweeping executive order to reverse policies on sex discrimination, gender-neutral markers on ID documents, and housing of inmates comporting…
Audit Exposes Shocking Billions Lost in Pensions, Expired Medical Supplies, and Mineral Revenue Leakages
An audit report released by Uganda’s auditor general for the financial year ending June 2024 has revealed shocking levels of financial mismanagement, resource misallocation, and theft across government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and…
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Orders Probe into Alleged Maltreatment of Dr. Kizza Besigye in Luzira Priso
The deputy speaker of parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has directed the parliamentary Human Rights Committee to visit Dr Kizza Besigye in Luzira Prison and report back on allegations of maltreatment. Besigye, a former presidential candidate and ex-president…
Deputy IGG Anne Muhairwe Faces Allegations of Wetland Degradation and Police Officer Mistreatment
Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the deputy Inspector General of Government is under the spotlight for alleged environmental degradation, abuse of power, and torture following an incident involving Alex Katungi, a police officer from the environmental police…
Muwanga Kivumbi and Bobi Wine Inspire Thousands at Butambala Homecoming Rally
On a vibrant day in Butambala, we joined the community for a series of inspiring events that showcased the strength, unity, and revolutionary spirit of the people. The day began with the solemn observance of Jummah prayers, a moment of reflection and…
Opinion: Museveni’s UGX 100M Pledge – Genuine Support or Election Gimmick?
Mr. Yoweri Museveni’s recent UGX 100 million pledge to journalists in the Busoga region, accompanied by a minibus for their SACCO, raises critical questions about the intention and timing of such promises. While support for struggling media practitioners…
Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand
When Thailand’s long-awaited equal marriage law came into effect on Thursday, police officer Pisit “Kew” Sirihirunchai hoped to be among the first in line to marry his long-term partner Chanatip “Jane” Sirihirunchai. And he…
Stop Harassing Journalists, Release Richard Wanambwa – UJA Demands Immediate Freedom for Jailed Journalist”
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has come out to strongly oppose the continued incarceration of journalist Richard Wanambwa at Luzira Murchison Bay Prison where he has been confined since December 2024. Wanambwa who is attached to the Eagle…
Court Dismisses Nuisance Charges Against 14 FDC Katonga Faction Members Due to Lack of Witnesses
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court has dismissed common nuisance charges against 14 members of the former opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction. The charges were dropped on Wednesday by chief magistrate Ronald Kayizzi after the…
