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New report shows LGBTQ Ugandans fear police reprisals when making complaints Uganda Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma (Photo courtesy of Business Times Uganda) A new study by the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) has revealed that Uganda‘s Anti-Homosexuality Act has had a far-reaching negative impact on the ability of LGBTQ+ persons to access justice. Rather than enhancing public order …

Nakifuma–Naggalama Town Council has approved a budget of UGX 490 million for the 2026/2027 financial year, with UGX 300 million expected to be generated from locally raised revenue. Town Council session The budget reflects a strong commitment by the council to improve delivery service and accelerate local development. The council session was chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Kiwanuka Henry …

The UMSC Joint Session has resolved to fill vacant positions on the Executive Committee and Majlis Al-Ulaam, approve transfers of Regional Assistants to the Mufti (RAMs) and District Kadhis, and set key agenda items for consideration by the upcoming UMSC General Assembly. The resolutions were reached during a meeting of the Joint Session — an organ that combines the UMSC …

Mukono District Local Government, in collaboration with Mpatta Sub-county leadership, has taken a major step toward resolving long-standing challenges surrounding the ownership and development of land designated for the sub-county headquarters. This milestone follows a stakeholders’ engagement process and was formalized during a Senior Management meeting held at the Chief Administrative Officer’s office at the district headquarters. The land, measuring …

History beckons for Latifah Mixed Secondary School Kabimbiri as they prepare to take on East African giants St Noa Girls Secondary School Zzana in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Ball Games I U20 Girls’ Football championship. The much-anticipated fixture is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th, at the Uganda Christian University Main Playground, where it will open the day’s quarterfinal action. …

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By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School and Boni Consillii Girls set the pace in the USSSA Girls Football Ball Games I Championship after commanding and hard-fought victories respectively secured their places in the quarter-finals on Monday. Kawempe Muslim SS delivered a dominant first-half performance to comfortably dispatch St Charles Lwanga Kasasa 4–1 in their round of 16 encounter at …

By Kayiira Jackson Bukedea Comprehensive Secondary School etched their name into the history books after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Standard High School Zana (STAHIZA) secured them a maiden place among the last eight at the USSSA Girls Football Ball Games I Championship. In a gripping round of 16 encounter, Bukedea showed resilience and character to overcome a highly …

More than six years after Botswana’s courts struck down the ban on same-sex intimacy, the government has now formally removed the discriminatory provisions from the law.By Luis de BarrosIt has emerged that, on 26 March, the government published a notice amending the Penal Code by deleting paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 164, which refers to “Unnatural Offences”.Colonial-Era Provisions ScrappedThe …

More than six years after Botswana’s courts struck down the ban on same-sex intimacy, the government has now formally removed the discriminatory provisions from the law. By Luis de Barros It has emerged that, on 26 March, the government published a notice amending the Penal Code by deleting paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 164, which refers to “Unnatural Offences”. …