news TRUSTED NEW

Kampala– The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary (PS/SJ), Dr Pius Bigirimana, has received the Responsible Investment Global Award (2025–2026) in recognition of his role in championing judicial reforms in Uganda. Permanent Secretary Dr. Pius Bigirimana receiving his award. The award was formally handed over by officials from Public Opinions, led by Mr Adam Buyinza, at the Judiciary headquarters. The accolade …

Despite legal advances, LGBT+ people face severe discrimination in Sierra Leone Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone (Photo by George R. Freeman Browne)Sierra Leone, a small English-speaking country in West Africa, is rarely discussed amid a deepening crisis for LGBT+ rights among its neighbors, but the legal and economic realities for its queer citizens remain fraught.George Reginald Freeman Browne, the …

Despite legal advances, LGBT+ people face severe discrimination in Sierra Leone Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone (Photo by George R. Freeman Browne) Sierra Leone, a small English-speaking country in West Africa, is rarely discussed amid a deepening crisis for LGBT+ rights among its neighbors, but the legal and economic realities for its queer citizens remain fraught. George Reginald Freeman …

USSSA Ball Games 2026: Kibuli, Kinaawa Clash for Boys’ Crown as Rubaga, Mbogo Battle in Girls’ Final | Voice of Bugerere HomeEducationSchool SportsUSSSA Ball Games 2026: Kibuli, Kinaawa Clash for Boys’ Crown as Rubaga, Mbogo Battle in Girls’ Final Source link

Kampala, Uganda — In a diplomatic engagement underscoring the centrality of agriculture to Uganda’s development agenda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar today received Letters of Credence from Ezana Getahun Kassa, the newly appointed representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, during a formal ceremony marked by cordial exchange and renewed commitment to sustainable development cooperation.The presentation …

Guangzhou/ China — Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international trade, attracting investment, and strengthening economic diplomacy through a prominent participation at the 139th edition of the Canton Fair, one of the world’s largest and most influential trade exhibitions. Held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province from 1 to 5 May 2026, the fair brought together thousands of global buyers, manufacturers, …

Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has formally signed a Host Country Agreement with the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, expand export competitiveness, and deepen scientific collaboration in the agriculture sector. The agreement, signed by Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar on behalf of the Government of Uganda, …

Kampala, Uganda — For years, Uganda’s global athletics story has largely been told through the triumphs of elite runners on distant tracks and city marathons. From the high-altitude communities around Mount Elgon to international podiums, Ugandan athletes have carried the country’s flag with distinction. Yet a quiet transformation is underway one that is shifting the narrative from exporting talent to …

Luzira– A total of 100 junior officers at Luzira Upper Maximum Security Prison have been officially promoted in a significant pipping and chevroning ceremony, marking a major milestone in their careers within the Uganda Prisons Service. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Xavier Francis Elubu, the Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) for Kampala Extra Region. …

On Tuesday May 5, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), through its Anti-Corruption Department (ACD), successfully convened a stakeholders’ engagement on corruption and corruption-related offences for the Fort Portal Region at Nyaika Hotel in Fort Portal. The engagement is part of the ODPP’s ongoing initiative to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in handling corruption cases. Some of the …