On Monday, October 24, 2024, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, alongside members of the Shadow Cabinet, was denied access to Roko Construction Limited. The company’s board of directors issued the directive barring their entry, according to Ssenyonyi. Speaking to journalists, Ssenyonyi revealed that despite his prior …
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Renowned social media influencer Kato Switch, real name Kato Robert, has taken home the prestigious Facebook Influencer of the Year award at the 2024 Pulse Awards. Despite being relatively new to the social media game, Kato Switch has risen rapidly, beating out seasoned influencers to secure this coveted title. In …
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In a viral TikTok video, UK-based Ugandan singer Guvnor Ace has made startling accusations against the renowned musician Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Jose Chameleone. Guvnor Ace alleges that Chameleone brutally assaulted him in 2013 at Torino Bar Kololo , leaving him for dead. The incident, according to Ace, reflects …
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A Palestinian woman has won the world’s largest LGBTQ+ short film award. Dima Hamdan said she was “deeply honoured” to receive the £30,000 2024 Iris Prize, because it was both “the ‘Oscars’ of the LGBTQ+ short film world” and “it comes from a community that has increasingly voiced its support …
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As Uganda marks yet another year of independence, the question arises: are we truly independent? On October 9, 1962, Uganda freed itself from British colonial rule, only to be handed over to a succession of leaders who captured power not through democratic means but through violence and force. President Yoweri …
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The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has raised concerns over the alleged abduction of Denis Senono, one of his party leaders and a Kawempe LC III councillor. Mr Kyagulanyi, also known by his stage name Bobi Wine, took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to bring attention to …
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In a distressing development emblematic of the worsening political repression in Uganda, Denis Ssenono, a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter and LC III Councilor, has been abducted and is now reportedly in the custody of a security agency. This revelation, made by Patrick Onyango, the Spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan …
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Many African countries maintain strict laws against same-sex unions, often enforcing harsh punishments that include lengthy prison sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty. Countries such as Nigeria and Uganda are known for aggressively implementing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, further intensifying the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Beyond these legal restrictions, …
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The National Unity Platform (NUP) has once again raised alarm over the abduction of its members, accusing security forces of orchestrating a campaign of terror against opposition supporters. The latest incident involves Denis Senono, an LC3 Councilor and well-known NUP activist, who was forcibly taken by armed soldiers in a …
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In a groundbreaking moment for European soccer, Phoenix FC, a team made up entirely of transgender men, has made its debut in the regional men’s league in Spain’s Catalonia region. This all-transgender team is the first of its kind to gain Federated status in Europe, symbolizing a significant step forward …
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