Tuesday , 3 February 2026

Anti-trans officials and violence reverse progress for transgender Pakistanis

Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad proposes the creation of a government "gender re-assigment board" that would control a trans person's official gender identity. (Photo courtesy of Global Living Space)

A wave of violence has left transgender people afraid to go out Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad proposes the creation of a government “gender re-assignment board” that would control a trans person’s official gender identity. (Photo courtesy of Global Living Space)   Transgender Pakistanis are under attack, reversing progress that they had made in acceptance by the wider Pakistani society. A …

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City Lawyer Mabirizi Remanded to Luzira Over Hate Speech Charges

City Lawyer Mabirizi Remanded to Luzira Over Hate Speech Charges

Kampala — Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded city lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi to Luzira Prison on charges of spreading malicious information and hate speech against Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija and Court of Appeal Justice Musa Ssekaana. Mabirizi in court today Mabirizi appeared before Grade One Magistrate Ritah Kidasa but declined to take plea, arguing that he did …

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Opposition Demands Full Audit of 2026 Polls, Citing “Industrial-Scale Ballot Staffing » The Hoima Post –

Opposition Demands Full Audit of 2026 Polls Citing Industrial Scale Ballot

The People’s Front for Freedom has called for an independent audit of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. They accuse the Electoral Commission (EC), the military and state security agencies of presiding over what it described as an “industrial-scale electoral failure” characterised by violence, abductions and systemic fraud. Addressing journalists at the party’s headquarters on Katonga Road on Monday, PFF president Erias …

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Election Petition Supreme Court Set to Rule on Summoning EC Chairperson

Election Petition Supreme Court Set to Rule on Summoning EC

Kampala– The Supreme Court is poised to determine whether the Chairperson of the Uganda Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, will be summoned to account for alleged irregularities in the last presidential election. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija during the court session. The decision, expected on February 18, follows submissions by lawyers representing Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party, …

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COSASE Grills Uganda Airlines CEO Over Unaccounted $12,750 Per Diem for Trips Never Taken » The Hoima Post –

COSASE Grills Uganda Airlines CEO Over Unaccounted 12750 Per Diem

Proceedings at the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) took a tense turn today after Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Jennifer Bamuturaki, was asked to account for $12,750 (approximately UGX 50 million) in per diem funds requisitioned during her tenure as Acting CEO in June last year. During the session, it emerged that the funds were …

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KIU FRAMES UGANDA’S LEGAL ADVOCACY MOMENT AS MAKERERE CLAIMS 2026 JESSUP NATIONAL TITLE

KIU FRAMES UGANDAS LEGAL ADVOCACY MOMENT AS MAKERERE CLAIMS 2026

Post Views: 1 BY OUR REPORTERIN KAMPALAwww.mknewslink.com—-Kampala International University (KIU) has spotlighted a defining moment for legal education in Uganda following the conclusion of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (Jessup Moot) – National Rounds, where Makerere University emerged as Uganda’s National Champion.The 2026 national rounds brought together five universities—Kampala International University (KIU), Makerere University, Uganda …

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FDC Rejects 2026 Presidential Election Results, Alleges Widespread Fraud and Violence, Calls for EC’s Resignation

FDC Rejects 2026 Presidential Election Results Alleges Widespread Fraud and

By Kabuye Ronald The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has rejected the outcome of Uganda’s 2026 presidential elections, describing the polls as deeply flawed and unreflective of the will of the Ugandan people. In a post-election statement issued on Thursday, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, FDC Presidential Flagbearer and Secretary General, thanked Ugandans who turned out to vote on January 15, 2026, …

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UPDF ‘Bombs’ Kiwanuka Out of the Barracks

UPDF Bombs Kiwanuka Out of the Barracks

By Lawrence Mubiru  UPDF FC has announced a reshuffle of its technical bench, parting ways with First Assistant Coach Kiwanuka Paul and Defensive Coach Oweka Denis with immediate effect. In an official statement, the club expressed appreciation for the dedication and professionalism shown by the two coaches during their time at the club, noting their contribution to the team’s technical …

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Nameere Pledges Service-Driven Leadership – The Torch Uganda – Independent News, Stories & Perspectives

Nameere Pledges Service Driven Leadership The Torch Uganda – Independent

Masaka City — Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament–elect, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has described her court-sanctioned victory as a historic milestone built by the people of Masaka “stitch by stitch,” saying the electorate rejected divisive politics in favor of effective representation, service delivery and meaningful engagement with government. In the message she posted our social media platforms after the …

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State Adds 24 Suspects to Terrorism Charges Against Muwanga Kivumbi as Defence Cites Rights Violations, Flawed Investigations

State Adds 24 Suspects to Terrorism Charges Against Muwanga Kivumbi

By Kabuye Ronald The state has amended terrorism charges against Butambala County Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda Deputy President Muwanga Kivumbi, adding 24 more suspects to the case, the Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court heard on Tuesday. Kivumbi appeared before court for the mention of a terrorism-related case, during which prosecutors informed the magistrate that investigations had …

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Photos:Muwanga Kivumbi Returns to Court Amid Tight Security

PhotosMuwanga Kivumbi Returns to Court Amid Tight Security

Butambala, Uganda — Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi has on Tuesday returned to Butambala Magistrates Court amid heavy security as proceedings in his case resumed. Muwanga Kivumbi arriving at Butambala Court (courtesy photos) Kivumbi was transported to court in a Uganda Prisons Service bus under tight guard and, upon arrival, was escorted to the court holding cells as he awaited the start …

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UNEB Recovers Missing PLE Scripts from Koboko School, Assures Timely Marking

UNEB Recovers Missing PLE Scripts from Koboko School Assures Timely

Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed the recovery of missing Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) Integrated Science scripts for candidates of Bamure Primary School in Koboko District, assuring parents and stakeholders that the situation is now under control. Some of the Primary School pupils having their PLE Exams (Courtesy photo) In a press statement issued on …

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