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Ggaba Murder : Christopher Okello, Charged

Ggaba Murder : Christopher Okello, Charged

Makindye Senior Grade one Magistrate, Her Worship Nanjala Aidah, charged Christopher Onyum Okello, 39 years old , a resident of Kyanja in Kampala District with murder of four children. Kids who were murdered.(Courtesy photo) Okello who was brought at Makindye Magistrates Court under tight security, he has been charged with four counts of murder contrary to section 171 and 172 …

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A young, queer Nigerian’s journey from shame to healing

A young, queer Nigerian’s journey from shame to healing

‘I had no pride left’, he tells his free, non-judgmental Qtalk counselor LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Foundation for International Reconciliation. Download Qtalk from Google Play or the Apple Store. This series presents their stories. For Qtalk users’ security, they are identified only with …

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Inside the Mess at Uganda’s Embassy in Addis-Ethiopia – ONLINE

The latest Auditor General’s report (2025) has laid bare a trail of delays, funding gaps and staffing mess at Uganda’s Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—raising serious questions about efficiency under the watch of Head of Mission, Ambassador Rebecca Otengo Amuge.The explosive report reveals that critical plans for the construction of the Chancery and Official Residence have stalled, with key documents …

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Kawempe Muslim, Kawanda SS Lift Important Trophies as UMEA Games Climax in Mbale | Voice of Bugerere

Kawempe Muslim, Kawanda SS Lift Important Trophies as UMEA Games Climax in Mbale | Voice of Bugerere

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School and Kawanda Secondary School delivered standout performances as the 2026 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games climaxed in Mbale City. Kawempe Muslim underlined their dominance in girls’ football, clinching a record-extending seventh title after defeating hosts Nkoma Secondary School 2-0 in a composed final. Their continued success cements their status as the …

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MASINDI DISTRICT PAC QUIZZES MUNICIPAL SENIOR STAFF OVER QUESTIONABLE ACCOUNTABILITIES – MK Newslink

MASINDI DISTRICT PAC QUIZZES MUNICIPAL SENIOR STAFF OVER QUESTIONABLE ACCOUNTABILITIES - MK Newslink

Post Views: 128 By Moses AndamaIn Masindiwww.mknewslink.com—–Officials from the Masindi Municipal Council, including Acting Deputy Town Clerk Patrick Asiimwe, Principal Finance Officer Annet Nanzala, and Principal Internal Auditor Joy Kabahinya, appeared before the Masindi District Local Government Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to address queries raised by the Auditor General for the financial year ending December 30, 2025. The officials …

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Haiti: In mourning and under fire, civil society marks International Trans Visibility Day

Non-binary and transgender young people, expelled from the Dominican Republic in 2025 and welcomed at the premises of the Heritage for the Protection of Human Rights (HPDH) association in Ouanaminthe (Photo by @merlinjean)

Gang massacre claims the lives of 70 Haitian people. Non-binary and transgender young people, expelled from the Dominican Republic in 2025 and welcomed at the premises of the Heritage for the Protection of Human Rights (HPDH) association in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. (Photo by @merlinjean)   To mark International Trans Visibility Day on March 31, the association Héritage Pour la Protection des …

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Bishop Kibuuka Urges Government to Plan for Vendors Before Evictions, Warns of Rising Crime – The Hoima Post –

Bishop Kibuuka Urges Government to Plan for Vendors Before Evictions, Warns of Rising Crime - The Hoima Post -

The presiding Bishop of the Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church, Jacinto Kibuuka, has criticized the government’s ongoing eviction of street and roadside vendors, calling for humane and well-planned alternatives before any enforcement is carried out. Delivering his Easter Sunday homily at Mamre International Prayer Centre in Janda, Namugongo, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Bishop Kibuuka described the evictions as “barbaric and heartless,” warning that …

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UMEA Solidarity Games 2026: Kawempe Muslim, Nkoma Set for Repeat of Last Year’s Final Encounter | Voice of Bugerere

UMEA Solidarity Games 2026: Kawempe Muslim, Nkoma Set for Repeat of Last Year’s Final Encounter | Voice of Bugerere

By Kayiira Jackson Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School will once again lock horns with hosts Nkoma Secondary School in the girls’ football final of the UMEA Solidarity Games, setting up a repeat of last year’s showdown. The highly anticipated final is slated for Monday morning, April 6, at Mbale City Stadium, with Kawempe eyeing yet another successful title defence. …

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UMEA Solidarity Games Netball: ‘You Can try to Resist but We’re the Punishers’, Kawanda Send Defending Champions Back to Nansana as Kaddugala Storm Final | Voice of Bugerere

UMEA Solidarity Games Netball: 'You Can try to Resist but We're the Punishers', Kawanda Send Defending Champions Back to Nansana as Kaddugala Storm Final | Voice of Bugerere

UMEA Solidarity Games Netball: ‘You Can try to Resist but We’re the Punishers’, Kawanda Send Defending Champions Back to Nansana as Kaddugala Storm Final | Voice of Bugerere HomeEducationSchool SportsUMEA Solidarity Games Netball: ‘You Can try to Resist but We’re the Punishers’, Kawanda Send Defending Champions Back to Nansana as …

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Volleyball: Namagabi SS Stage Double Final Charge After Stunning Comebacks at UMEA Solidarity Games | Voice of Bugerere

Volleyball: Namagabi SS Stage Double Final Charge After Stunning Comebacks at UMEA Solidarity Games | Voice of Bugerere

By Kayiira Jackson Namagabi Secondary School delivered one of the most thrilling performances at the ongoing 2026 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games, booking places in both the girls’ and boys’ volleyball finals after dramatic semifinal victories at Malukhu Grounds in Mbale. In the girls’ category, Namagabi SS staged a sensational comeback to defeat Nabisunsa in a five-set epic. …

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