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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: A New Era in Uganda’s Telecom Sector
These contracts mark a significant milestone as these companies become the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) initiative launched by MTN Uganda in collaboration with several leading corporations, including ATC Uganda.
Read More »Scientists and Civil Society Organizations Rally Against Parliament’s Rejection of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023
The Bill, which had returned for a second reading on Tuesday, was dismissed on grounds that many critics deem unfounded. Among the most vocal opponents of this decision are prominent organizations, including the Uganda Alcohol Policy, the Non-Communicable Disease Alliance, the Uganda Girl Guides Association, and the Makerere University School…
Read More »Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikuubo, Reaffirms Censure Motion Against Parliamentary Commissioners Despite High Court Ruling
This motion, which seeks to hold the Commissioners accountable for their actions, is not influenced by the court's decision, which has sparked intense debate both within Parliament and among the public.
Read More »Thomas Kwoyelo Convicted: A Landmark Verdict by Uganda’s International Crimes Division
This significant ruling was delivered by a trial panel of four esteemed judges—Justices Michael Elubu, Duncan Gaswaga, Stephen Mubiru, and Andrew Bashaija—at the Gulu High Court in Northern Uganda.
Read More »The Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency: An Urgent Call to Action
This declaration, made by the CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, is not merely a procedural announcement but a stern call to action. As the Mpox virus continues to wreak havoc across the continent, the urgency of this situation cannot be overstated.
Read More »Uganda Judicial Officers Association Demands Urgent Meeting Over the Expulsion of Justice Farida Bukirwa
The UJOA, led by Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, is deeply concerned about the implications this decision could have on the judiciary's independence and the future of other acting judges.
Read More »World Vision, Uganda’s Farmers and Government Unite to Combat Land Degradation
Uganda faces an environmental crisis of unprecedented proportions, with nearly 42% of its land currently suffering from degradation.
Read More »Police Intensify Crackdown on Concealed Motorcycle Number Plates
This follows a recent incident in Kololo, where a 27-year-old motorcyclist, Edward Kagoma, was apprehended for concealing his number plate and subsequently found in possession of stolen goods.
Read More »Stakeholders Spotlight Judiciary’s Crucial Role in Safeguarding Maternal and Reproductive Health Rights
Organized by Afya na Haki, a leading advocate for reproductive justice in Uganda, the event underscored the judiciary’s potential to influence systemic change and uphold these critical rights.
Read More »Corruption Trial of Three MPs Resumes: Key Witness Testifies in High Court’s Anti-Corruption Division
This highly publicized case continues to capture the nation's attention as the prosecution, led by the Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, takes center stage.
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500 UPDF Soldiers Flagged Off for Somalia Mission
The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have flagged off over 500 soldiers for deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). ATMIS, which replaced the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in April 2022, is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Somalia and assist the government in taking full responsibility for its security.
