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Kampala– The Court of Appeal will tomorrow commence a three-day Criminal Session in Kampala, during which 27 criminal appeals are scheduled for hearing. The session will run from February 18 to 20, 2026. Justices of Appeal in black Gowns. (Courtesy photo) The proceedings will be presided over by a panel comprising Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Justice John Mike Musisi, and Lady …

By the Torch Reporter, Thousands of Catholic faithful on Tuesday gathered at Kigungu in Entebbe to commemorate 147 years since the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries in Uganda, a historic moment that laid the foundation for the growth of the Catholic faith in the country. The annual pilgrimage, organised within the Archdiocese of Kampala, marks the arrival of pioneer …

Ugandan music star Jose Chameleon has revealed that he successfully underwent eye surgery after experiencing a rapid loss of vision in his right eye. Dr. Jose Chameleon after Surgery. The celebrated singer shared a photo from his recovery bed, smiling while wearing a medicated eye patch, and expressed gratitude to God and his medical team for the successful procedure. He …

Old Kampala– The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, with fasting set to commence on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. In a press release issued on February 17, 2026, the council confirmed that the new moon of Ramadan had been sighted, signalling the start of …

The outlook for LGBTQ rights in 2026 could be daunting The Context news site of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, published these predictions about LGBTQ rights in 2026. Scene from an LGBTQ rights demonstration in March 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. (Marton Monus photo courtesy of Reuters)   LGBTQ+ rights in 2026: Key areas to watch After a year marked by legislative …

By Mukembo Wilfred Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has vouched for stronger bilateral relations between Uganda and Antigua and Barbuda, calling for closer cooperation in tourism, trade and diplomacy. Tayebwa made the proposals when he paid a courtesy visit to Gaston Browne, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, a Caribbean island state, on the sidelines of the European …

By Robert Segawa The Director of Crime Intelligence, Christopher Ddamulira, has said that the police, together with other sister security agencies, have intensified operations to combat crime across the country. AIGP Ddamulira was responding to a headline in one of the daily newspapers that read, “Crime Takes Over.” While acknowledging recent cases of murder and break-ins, he emphasized that many …

Left to Right – Lawyer Friday Roberts Kagoro together with Don Nasser in Court. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions, Lino Anguzu, has withdrawn charges of defilement and aggravated trafficking that had been brought against socialite Nasser Nduhukire, also known as Don Nasser. The charges were formally withdrawn on Tuesday before the International Crimes Division …

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By Jumah Kakomo Ugandans are known for one thing: the relentless drive to succeed. From the fast-paced tech hubs of Bugolobi to the vibrant trading stalls of Kikuubo and the growing digital enterprises in Mbarara and Jinja, a smartphone is more than just a gadget in this part of the world. It is your shopfront, your classroom, and your mobile …

On 12th February H.E Maria Hakansson, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden paid a courtesy call on Minister of State for Regional Affairs Hon. John Mulimba. Amb. Hakansson made the call in her capacity as a Representative of Sweden, the current Chair of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes. Amb. Hakansson informed that Sweden had assumed Chairmanship of …

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By Kabuye Ronald In a continued effort to combat crime in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, police conducted coordinated disruptive operations on 15th February 2026 between 2000hrs and 0130hrs. Nsangi Policing Division, carried out operations in areas of Kyengera, Kazinga, Nabaziza, Wakimese, Masanda, Kinaawa, Kikajjo, Kasenge and Nakasozi. According to the Spokesperson Kampala Metropolitan Police SP Racheal Kawala, the operations targeted …

Kampala– The President of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, to implement immediate leadership changes at Uganda Airlines in a move aimed at addressing management weaknesses within the national carrier. In a directive dated February 13, 2026, the President ordered the appointment of Girma Wake as Consultant and Advisor to help rectify …

Three prominent homophobes lost their bids for reelection to Uganda’s parliament  Voters in Uganda rejected reelection bids of three prominent MPs who had played key roles in introducing harsh anti-LGBT laws in national elections that took place in January amid widespread unrest and allegations of vote rigging. Among the members of parliament who were rejected by the electorate are renowned …