There is a bitter feud between Premier Distilleries Limited and Sharitah Haguma following the eviction of her upscale Lazio Italian Bar and Restaurant from its premises near the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Haguma says her business was forcefully removed by Premier Distilleries Limited over alleged unpaid rent arrears of three months, amounting to USD 2,700 per month—a claim she strongly denies. …
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ROAD TO JAN 15! In KOLE, Museveni emphasizes fish farming and cattle restocking
Kole – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday campaigned in Kole District, where he outlined key priorities of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2026 elections, with strong emphasis on wealth creation through fish farming, irrigation and cattle restocking. Addressing residents, Museveni said the NRM’s 2026–2031 manifesto is anchored on seven key contributions, which he described as “bricks” …
Read More »KEEP CALM! Uganda Assures Tourists of Peace and Business as Usual Ahead of Jan 15 Polls
With Uganda heading to the polls on January 15, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has reassured visitors and industry players that the country remains peaceful, secure, and fully open for tourism. In a statement released in Kampala on January 9, 2025, UTB said the election cycle has not disrupted tourism activities and that all major attractions across the country are …
Read More »2025 tally and 2026 preview
2025 was a difficult year for LGBTQ rights, with few advances and a lot of setbacks. Map of the 65 countries where sexual relations between people of the same sex are illegal. YELLOW countries have sodomy laws that are currently being challenged before local courts. Sri Lanka, in PINK, currently has a bill before its parliament to repeal its sodomy …
Read More »Why Mobile Betting Has Overtaken Betting Shops in Uganda
You can walk down any major street in almost every town in Uganda today and see betting shops located next to supermarkets, phone repair shops, and bars. While there are still plenty of them throughout the country, the transition from physical shops to mobile devices has become a fact of life. Increasing numbers of punters are wagering regularly without even …
Read More »Anti-trans hysteria mars Europe’s LGBTQ gains
One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region Although Ukraine in general does not acknowledge same-sex marriages, a court recognized the marriage Tymur Levchuk and Zorian Kis, a Ukrainian diplomat stationed in Israel. Zoryan Kis, First Secretary of the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel, and his partner Tymur Levchuk. The couple had lived together since 2013 …
Read More »Uganda’s Tax System Faces a Crisis of Credibility » The Hoima Post –
By Alexander LuyimaUganda’s tax system is sinking into a profound crisis of credibility after the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) failed to meet its revenue targets for four consecutive months as 2025 came to a close. Preliminary figures indicate a cumulative shortfall running into trillions of shillings between August and November alone. Yet, in a move that has ignited widespread public …
Read More »Muslims Nationwide Pray for Peace as Uganda Heads to 2026 General Elections
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Read More »GAME CHANGER! First lady Janet Museveni Commissions Mega UVTAB National Skills Assessment Centre at Kyambogo hill
Kampala, Friday, 9 January 2026 — The Minister of Education and Sports and First Lady, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, today commissioned the newly constructed Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) National Skills Assessment Centre at Kyambogo Hill, marking a major milestone in the implementation of Uganda’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reforms. The modern eight-storeyed facility, valued …
Read More »Queer Lagosians made alté cool. Now they’re being pushed out.
Queer spaces have always existed in Nigeria, but only on the margins Black queer figures dancing in an underground rave. (Illustration by Rex Opara courtesy of Minority Africa) Queer communities helped shape Lagos’s underground party scene. Now, as alté culture moves into the mainstream, the people who built it are being pushed to the margins – again. In a …
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