in a disturbing development that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s opposition circles and media fraternity, renowned photojournalist and media influencer Andrew Natumanya, popularly known as Ninye Tabz, has been reportedly abducted by security operatives in Kamwokya, Kampala. The incident, which occurred on June 16, 2026, has reignited public outrage over the controversial “drone” operations—a term that has become synonymous with …

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A closer look at people involved in Senegal’s anti-gay crackdown El Hadji Moustapha Diouf, a prominent lawyer in Dakar, refuses to defend defendants accused of homosexuality. (Photo courtesy of @metrodakar)On April 30, 2026, the controversial journalist Pape Ndiaye, a legal commentator and columnist for the television network Walf TV, reported that nearly 319 suspected homosexuals had been arrested in less …

A closer look at people involved in Senegal’s anti-gay crackdown El Hadji Moustapha Diouf, a prominent lawyer in Dakar, refuses to defend defendants accused of homosexuality. (Photo courtesy of @metrodakar) On April 30, 2026, the controversial journalist Pape Ndiaye, a legal commentator and columnist for the television network Walf TV, reported that nearly 319 suspected homosexuals had been arrested in …

Post Views: 8 BY AMB. KATUNGWE FRANKLININ BRUSSELS—-Fellow Leaders and Stakeholders of Bushenyi District,I am concerned by the continued divisions that emerge over relatively simple issues,especially during and after elections. Recently, disagreements over appointments to theDistrict Public Service Commission have once again created unnecessary tension, withsome matters reportedly ending up in court. We must ask ourselves: what is ourproblem?In …

A sensational fraud case involving billions of shillings, allegations of counterfeit currency and a prominent Ugandan businessman has exploded in court after consultancy firm Newplan boss Omulen Levy Lawrence was cited in a purported fake money racket during proceedings that saw eleven suspects remanded to Luzira Prison on Tuesday.The eleven suspects are accused of defrauding businessman Omulen Levy Lawrence of …

Kampala– As the Judiciary prepares to commence the hearing of 118 Election Petitions resulting from the recently concluded elections at both Parliamentary and Local Government level, Masaka has been ranked as the district with the highest number of petitions filed before the High Court. Judiciary Spokesperson, HW Jameson Mawanda Ereemye “We have ascertained the number of files as Judiciary and …

Mukono District Local Government has officially received land donated by the Catholic Church for the construction of an eight-in-one staff quarters block at St. Mary Terere Roman Catholic Primary School, a project aimed at improving teachers’ welfare and enhancing the quality of education in the area. Some of the stakeholders at the land which was offered. The development was announced …

Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has called for greater accountability in the management of public resources, improved service delivery, and increased investment in agriculture as key drivers of sustainable development in the district. The call was made during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held at Ntenjeru-Kisoga Town Council Headquarters. The meeting brought together members of the District Executive Committee …

The Industrial Division of the High Court has awarded Shs 36.3million to Ssewanyana Fred a former employee of Wakiso district after he was wrongly dismissed by the District Service Commission.Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana and a panel of three who included Amos Lapenga, Emmanuel Bigirimana and Dr Oling Dawn Kerjew  held that before a contract of an employee accused of misbehaviour is terminated, he …

Enhanced solutions introduce broader medical benefits, higher cover limits and a lower-cost inpatient-only option for individuals and familiesKAMPALA: Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited, has launched an enhanced version of the Stanbic Medi-Protect health insurance solution.The expanded offering introduces broader medical benefits, higher coverage limits, and a new affordable inpatient-only option aimed at expanding access to …

By Our ReporterAs schools across Uganda reopened for a new term, excitement returned to classrooms, playgrounds and staffrooms. Yet behind the scenes, school administrators and parents are confronting a familiar challenge: financing education at the start of the academic term.For many schools, the reopening period is one of the most financially demanding times of the year. Staff salaries must be …

Kampala, Uganda– News travels fast. Sometimes faster than the truth itself, A headline can cross continents before breakfast. A rumor can travel farther than an airplane. A social media post can reach millions before sunrise touches the African savannah. Yet the true character of a nation has never been defined by headlines alone. It is found in its people, landscapes, …

Kréyòl Pride aims to demonstrate unity in Guadeloupe’s queer community Leïla (psuedonym) from Secret’s Out is one of the organizers of Kréyòl Pride, taking place in Guadeloupe on July 26. (Photo courtesy My TV Caraïbes)Recently, a collective of LGBTQ organizations announced that the inaugural Kréyòl Pride will take place in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe on July 25, 2026, celebrating the queer community …

Kréyòl Pride aims to demonstrate unity in Guadeloupe’s queer community Leïla (psuedonym) from Secret’s Out is one of the organizers of Kréyòl Pride, taking place in Guadeloupe on July 26. (Photo courtesy My TV Caraïbes) Recently, a collective of LGBTQ organizations announced that the inaugural Kréyòl Pride will take place in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe on July 25, 2026, celebrating the queer …