Saturday , 7 March 2026

President Museveni Urges Mukono Residents to Embrace Government Wealth Creation

President Museveni Urges Mukono Residents to Embrace Government Wealth Creation

Mukono– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged residents of Mukono District to take full advantage of government wealth creation programs to overcome poverty, instead of engaging in what he described as “endless politics,” noting that many Ugandans have already transformed their livelihoods through homestead income initiatives. The President made the remarks during his campaign rally at Naggalama Playground in Nakifuma, as …

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ICT’s PS Zawedde Warns AI Misuse Could Undermine Elections As We Head To The Jan Polls

ICTs PS Zawedde Warns AI Misuse Could Undermine Elections As

Uganda’s ICT Permanent Secretary Aminah Zawedde says misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a growing threat to the integrity of elections. She highlighted risks including deepfake videos, AI-generated audio impersonations, and automated disinformation campaigns, while urging citizens, especially youth, to exercise “digital responsibility” by verifying content before sharing.As Uganda prepares for the January 15 elections, the rapid growth of Artificial …

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Bungokho South Mp Wandwasi receives heroic welcome in Busiu

Bungokho South Mp Wandwasi receives heroic welcome in Busiu

Hon. Robert Wandwasi was greeted like a returning hero as he launched his re‑election campaign in Busiu Town Council . Wherever he went , the people of Busiu promised to cast their votes for him on the 15th of this month.During a brief but energetic speech across the town council,  Hon Wandwasi reminded the crowd of the work he has  …

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An album by Admiral T containing a homophobic song removed from streaming platforms in 2025

Guadeloupean performer Admiral T is known for his homophobic lyrics.

Admiral T song incites hatred against gays in Guadeloupe  Guadeloupean performer Admiral T is known for his homophobic lyrics. (Photo courtesy of Instagram @admiralt971) The music streaming platforms Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, YouTube, and Deezer have removed the 2004 album Mozaïk Kréyòl by Guadeloupean performer Admiral T over lyrics that incited hatred and violence toward gay people, following a …

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Bireete Charged with Unlawful Disclosure of Voter Data, Sent To Luzira Ntill Mid Jan

Bireete Charged with Unlawful Disclosure of Voter Data Sent To

The Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete, has been formally charged with unlawfully obtaining and disclosing personal voter information, weeks after her arrest sparked nationwide attention on civil liberties and election monitoring.Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), appeared before Buganda Road Court on Monday, January 2, 2026, charged with unlawfully obtaining …

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Sarah Bireete to be Charged at Buganda Road Court Today

Sarah Bireete to be Charged at Buganda Road Court Today

Human rights lawyer and civil society leader Sarah Bireete is expected to be arraigned at Buganda Road Court today after her arrest earlier this week, an incident that has intensified debate over civil liberties and security conduct ahead of the 2026 general elections.Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), is expected to appear before Buganda …

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NRM’S Nakiyi Promises Better Service Delivery As He Campaigns In Nakidowa & Buwagama

NRMS Nakiyi Promises Better Service Delivery As He Campaigns In

The NRM MP Flagbearer for Budadiri East, Eng. Julius Nakiyi yesterday addresses Nakidowa and Buwagama parishes residents, promising them better services, most especially, repairing the 2km Bumaludye Buwagama road once elected MP Budadiri East. He was addressing the residents at Buwagama park centre during his campaign trail in Bumulisha. Julius was accompanied by NRM leaders in the subcounty led by NRM chairperson …

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Sarah Bireete Sent to Luzira Prison

Sarah Bireete Sent to Luzira Prison

Kampala– Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) to Luzira Prison until 21st January 2026. Sarah Bireete with NUP Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya at Buganda Road Court cells. Sarah Bireete, 49 years resident of Kiwango-Namwezi Village Bukerere Parish in Mukono district, has been charged with Unlawful obtaining or disclosing …

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UMSC Progressing on the Right Track, Mufti Says

UMSC Progressing on the Right Track Mufti Says

Kawanda, Wakiso-His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has expressed delight that after decades. of toiling, Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) is steadily taking the right track towards tangible development. The Mufti made the remarks in a jovial speech he delivered at a colourful graduation ceremony organised by the family of Hon. Counsel Haj Muhammad Ali …

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Progress and backsliding in Latin America and Caribbean

Progress and backsliding in Latin America and Caribbean

One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region Logo of United and Strong of St. Lucia, which won its court case decriminalizing gay sex in Saint Lucia in 2025.   LGBTQ rights journalist Rob Salerno, an editor for Erasing 76 Crimes, surveys the status of LGBTQ rights and marriage equality in this  series.  (Click here to subscribe …

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Mbale District RDC Bayole Issues Last Warning To Youths Involving In Organised Crimes As LC1 Is Stoned To Death In Wanale

Mbale District RDC Bayole Issues Last Warning To Youths Involving

Mbale District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Mr Bayole Stanley has warned against youths taking the law into their own hands, especially during this election period. The warning was issued during a security meeting held in Budwale Sub-County, Wanale, and Jewa, where the RDC, together with security officials, including the Third Division Commander Maj Sserunkuma and RPC Assimwe RISO and DISO, emphasized …

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2025 New Year Eve: Pastor Senyonga Blesses Believers ahead of 2026

2025 New Year Eve Pastor Senyonga Blesses Believers ahead of

Makerere, Kavule- Hundreds of believers converged at Christian Life Church in Bwaise to usher in the new year in God’s presence. Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga during one of his Crusades last year. (courtesy photo) Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga, the lead Pastor of Christian Life Church, in his preaching emphasized that those that didn’t receive what they were yearning for, to be patient …

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Disqualifications, unopposed candidates spark debate in Bungokho Central as verdict into Muhamood’s case is delayed

Disqualifications unopposed candidates spark debate in Bungokho Central as verdict

The political future of Bungokho Central NRM flag bearer Muhamood is still hanging by a thread as concerned voter petitioned the EC seeking access to his academic documents.The petitioner seeks to have credible information into his academic qualifications For MP’s.It is almost months ever since the petition was submitted to the EC.Accusations of double standards by the Electoral Commission (EC) …

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