New Parliament Chambers works have entered into the final phase as contractor completes steel works and embarks on roofing .Construction of the new parliament chambers is being undertaken by Roko Construction Ltd. The works are expected to be complete by end of next year.However, the steel works, the most sophisticated aspect of the contract, were sub-contracted to an Irish firm, …

Post Views: 39 BY TWESIGYE AGGRYIN BUSHENYI—- A 77-year-old woman has died in a suspected drowning incident after her body was discovered in a water pond. The deceased is Jadrace Nyinesafari, a resident of Kijumo II Cell, Kabale Parish, Kakanju Sub-county in Bushenyi District. She reportedly left her home on the night of June 9, 2026, and could not …

Post Views: 70 BY AGGREY TWESIGYEIN KAMWENGE—-All livestock markets in Kamwenge District have been temporarily closed following concerns over the emerging threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) reported in neighbouring districts, in a bid to prevent possible spread among livestock farmers. The decision was reached after a consultation meeting between district leaders and veterinary experts, who warned of …

New law in the West African nation is ‘among the most repressive’ Niger’s president and former coup leader Abdourahamane Tchiani. (Photo courtesy of the BBC)The wave of West African nations threatening LGBTQ people with ever-harsher penalties  continued this week, as Niger enacted a law providing for up to 10 years in prison for same-sex intimacy and up to 20 years …

New law in the West African nation is ‘among the most repressive’ Niger’s president and former coup leader Abdourahamane Tchiani. (Photo courtesy of the BBC) The wave of West African nations threatening LGBTQ people with ever-harsher penalties  continued this week, as Niger enacted a law providing for up to 10 years in prison for same-sex intimacy and up to 20 …

Post Views: 22 BY TWESIGYE AGGRYIN MITOOMA—– Police in Mitooma District have rescued a kidnap victim and arrested three suspects following a coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted across districts, according to the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson, SP Apollo Tayebwa. The victim, identified as Israel Twesigye , 45, a resident of Sherere Village in Rwaburunga Sub-county, Mitooma District, was allegedly kidnapped …

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Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has intensified his campaign to improve healthcare service delivery through unannounced visits to government health facilities across the district, aimed at monitoring staff performance, assessing service delivery standards, and addressing challenges affecting access to quality healthcare. District officials during their visit During a surprise visit to Nabalanga Health Centre III in Nakifuma-Naggalama Town …

Human rights advocates call the actions ‘blatant violations of the Constitution of Bangladesh’ Illustration from JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France.A technical university in Bangladesh has expelled four students and turned two others over to police on the basis of alleged homosexuality.The human rights advocacy group JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) protested the expulsions and detentions.“When an educational institution attempts to control …

Human rights advocates call the actions ‘blatant violations of the Constitution of Bangladesh’ Illustration from JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France. A technical university in Bangladesh has expelled four students and turned two others over to police on the basis of alleged homosexuality. The human rights advocacy group JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) protested the expulsions and detentions. “When an educational institution …

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has called for enhanced forensic science training and greater use of practical learning approaches to strengthen judicial capacity in handling increasingly complex criminal cases. This was contained in her remarks which were delivered by Justice David Matovu, Head of the Criminal Division, during the closing ceremony of a two-day training on Criminal …

Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has met government secondary school head teachers from across the district and called for greater accountability, transparency, effective school management, and the protection of learners as part of efforts to improve education standards in Mukono District. Lukooya Mukoome addressing Teachers. The meeting, held at the district headquarters, brought together headteachers, district education officials, …

Kampala– The Deputy Chief Justice Designate, Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe, has urged Research Magistrates attached to the Court of Appeal to uphold the highest standards of excellence, integrity and professionalism, describing their role as critical to the quality and credibility of judicial decisions. Deputy Chief Justice, Moses Kawumi Kazibwe and Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire Justice Kazibwe made the remarks during an engagement …

Kampala– The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) earlier this week hosted key stakeholders in the manufacturing and digital technology sectors, including officials from Huawei Uganda. (Left – right) The State House Protection Unit (SHIPU) head Col. Edith Nakalema, the Minister of State for Privatisation and Investment Hon. Hajjat Amina Mukalazi and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. …

Mubende– The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of its staff, court users and surrounding communities through the Quarterly Health Awareness Camp held at Mubende High Court under the theme: “Ending AIDS by 2030: Embracing the Role of Women.” The Camp brought together judicial officers and staff from the Mubende High Court Circuit, health specialists, …