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Ibtissame Betty Lachgar was sentenced to 30 months for ‘Allah is lesbian’ T-Shirt Morocco LGBT activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar is suffering ailing health in prison. (Photo courtesy of Change.org) Hundreds of organizations have joined the Free Betty Coalition, seeking the release of Moroccan activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar from a three-year prison sentence. Lachgar, 50, is a feminist/atheist/LGBT activist who was …

Post Views: 3 Commissioned trainersBy Richard Tumwebaze.In Mitoomawww.mknewslink.comIn a bid to improve house hold income and productivity through farming in Mitooma district, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in partnership with Rain Business Development Agency have today commissioned over 100 trained farmers under Inclusive Livestock Development for small holder Farmers to act as trainers of all farmers to ensure high productivity …

“However, the current pattern in Bangladesh is extremely alarming: targeted individuals are frequently picked up without a warrant or any prior case, and only afterwards are they shown as ‘arrested’ in a series of pre-existing or fabricated cases—often involving grave accusations such as murder, attempted murder, seditious conspiracy, or terrorism,” Shahanur says. “Given this trend and the clear intention to …

Rubanda – President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, has pledged to expand the road network in Rubanda and neighbouring districts to boost tourism, ease transport, and increase household incomes. Speaking Monday during a campaign rally in Rubanda, the President said better roads will play a central role in unlocking the region’s economic potential, especially its …

Music lovers are in for a rare treat this November as the much-anticipated RnB Rhythms & Roots – Garden Bloom Edition prepares to light up Kagugube Gardens in Kyaliwajala, Mbalwa, with a uniquely curated blend of soul, nostalgia and culture. Scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, the event promises a rich, emotional, and immersive music experience that celebrates the smooth …

Post Views: 3 By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante (MK)In Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.comWhat worries everyone in Uganda and a broad is the fact that Bushenyi District has the highest prevalence of HIV infections at 8% whereas the national prevalence is at 4.9%.What will worsen the situation, is the issue of US president Trump’s decision to withdraw all funding to all developing countries including …

Kisoro – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday took his wealth-creation message to Kigezi as he launched the Western Uganda leg of his 2026 presidential campaign, rallying Ugandans to embrace income-generating enterprises and support the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to safeguard the country’s socio-economic gains. Addressing thousands at Saaza Grounds in Kisoro District, the NRM national chairman and presidential flag …

Gentlemen, lend me your ears and more importantly, your common sense. Let’s not beat around the bush, this is a serious matter. Too many men are dropping dead in the line of “duty,” not because of sickness or old age, but because they bit off more than they could chew during a hot and heavy session in the bedroom. It’s …

Amos Tayebwa Mbarara Fresh research by a civic activist group under the umbrella ARK Times – Ankole has revealed that internal wars between NRM flag bearers and NRM-leaning independents are significantly weakening President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s support ahead of the 2026 general elections. Addressing journalists in Mbarara, Ronald Kyamadidi, the head of ARK Times, said divisions born out of disputed …

Our Reporter The formerly interdicted Commissioner for Land Registration Baker Mugaino over corruption and abuse of office charges is again on spot over accusations of fraudulent cancellation of the certificate of title for Kibuga block 28 plot 540 (worth billions of Shillings) at Makerere, belonging 82-year-old wheelchair bound lady. Mugaino, who, was reinstated in August by the presidential directive that ruled …

During the PartnerShip Summit in Naples, at the Fincantieri Supplier Awards – the recognition dedicated to the suppliers of Fincantieri and of its subsidiaries – we celebrated partnership as the foundation for building a future where excellence is a shared journey.   “The Territorial Police in Kampala Metropolitan North are investigating the murder of Aneza Merisa, a student at Naalya SS, …

New details have emerged about the tragic death of Assistant Superintendent of Police Emma Bagenda, the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo Police Station, who was shot dead on Sunday night in an attack linked to suspected robbery. The incident has been classified as murder and aggravated robbery by Mukono Police Division. According to the official police report (MKN CRB 1708/2025), Bagenda and …

Claver Serumaga, the  Executive Executive Director, Commercial Banking at Equity Bank Uganda reflected on how banks have navigated the tension between regulation and customer service. Serumaga was speaking at the 47th organisation of Eastern and Southern Africa Insurers (OESAI) Conference and Annual General Meeting on August 26, 2025 at Munyonyo Speke Resort Convention Centre. Serumaga said that while regulation was …

Beaten unconscious by homophobic attackers, Sully was imprisoned because he couldn’t pay a $620 bribe.   While Sully was still in prison, no photos of him could be taken.  So, using a description from reporter Mike Daemon, we created this illustration of him with the help of ChatGPT and PhotoShop. In December of last year, Sully, a 24-year-old man from southern …

Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), has officially launched the 5th Edition of the Equity NARO Golf Open 2025, a three-day golf tournament which will take place from the 27th–29th November, at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, Namulonge.   The Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club has earned a strong reputation as a …