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Mengo– The Katikiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has called upon all Ugandans who renewed their National identity cards to pick them from the recommended centers. Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga displaying his National Identity Cards.(Courtesy photo) While receiving his National identity card at his office in Mengo on Monday, from NIRA team led by Robert Steven Kasumba, Mayiga stated that …

Kampala-BET Award Winner and Senior Presidential Advisor Ediriisa Musuuza aka Eddy Kenzo has expressed his dissatisfaction with fellow singer Moses Ssali aka Bebe Cool on the way he demoralizes fellow artists. Eddy Kenzo with Bebe Cool recently. (Courtesy photo) “I don’t want to waste my time with Bebe Cool, all he does is wait for a trending artist then starts …

Kampala-Uganda Prisons Service has called upon ex- warder Lawrence Ampe who was dismissed from the service over Indiscipline not to go beyond his limit throughout his conduct. Ex-warder, Lawrence Ampe (Courtesy photo) “Regarding ex-warder Ampe Lawrence, he is hereby warned and reminded that he remains bound by the Code of Conduct and Ethics of the Uganda Public Service, in accordance …

One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region Map of LGBT rights laws in Africa. BLUE states recognize same-sex marriage. PURPLE states reorganize some foreign marriages for limited purposes. GREEN states have at least some discrimination protections for queer people. ORANGE states criminalize gay sex. LGBTQ rights journalist Rob Salerno, an editor for Erasing 76 …

Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Betty Amongi’s Unbelievable Huge Crowds In Lira City A Big Threat To NRM’s Dr. Ruth Aceng.Ministers Betty Amongi and Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng few Months ago launch their campaign programmes in Lira City, signalling the start of a closely watched political contest ahead of the 15th January, 2026 polls. Amongi the UPC flagbearer is rallying UPC supporters, …

Dar es Salaam – A high level stakeholder meeting is being held at the Ministry of Energy in Dar es Salaam between the Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania as part of ongoing coordination and preparations for Uganda’s first oil under the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project. The meeting brings together a …

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) notice to file and pay monthly taxes by January 12, 2026, three days before the usual deadline (15th January) which also coincides with the highly anticipated January 15 general elections, has triggered anxiety among Ugandans. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, URA urged taxpayers to clear their Value Added Tax (VAT), PAYE, Withholding Tax …

Bugisu Cultural Institution leader, His Highness the Umukuuka III, Jude Mike Mudoma, has revealed that several traditional leaders in South Africa have requested Bugisu traditional surgeons to help train and participate in circumcision ceremonies in their country due to high fatality rates during the practice. Speaking during a planning meeting of traditional surgeons at the Bugisu Cultural Institution, the Umukuka …

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has admitted to dangerous mobilisation weaknesses just weeks to the January 15, 2026 general elections, blaming complacency and internal pride after decades of electoral dominance. NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong made the explosive admission on Sunday, December 28, 2025, while addressing women leaders from Northern Uganda at a high-level regional meeting in Gulu. “Our …

Survey of nations with anti-homosexuality laws This is one of a series of short articles on LGBTQ human rights advocacy and abuses in nations with anti-LGBTQ laws, including Egypt’s de facto anti-homosexuality laws. The articles are based on Outright International’s country overviews, which track each nation’s record on LGBTQ rights. In a small way, those overviews fill the gap that …