June 12
Uganda: False Claims, Real Harm - LGBT Ugandans Shut Out From Asylum By Impostors
Global Press Journal
Uganda's anti-homosexuality laws offer plentiful reasons for transgender, gay and other gender and sexual minorities to seek asylum abroad. But some heterosexual people have seen… Read more »
Uganda: Men's Mental Health Month Shines Light On Silent Struggles
Nile Post
June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental… Read more »
Uganda: Fewer Women Participating Raises Concerns as Study Loans Awarded
Observer
With a budget of Shs 5.2bn, the Higher Education Students' Financing Board (HESFB) awarded study loans to 1,196 needy but brilliant students to pursue diploma and undergraduate… Read more »
Uganda: Lack of Govt-Funded Pre-Primary Education in Uganda Creates Lifelong Consequences - Report
Nile Post
A report released by Human Rights Watch and the Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER) reveals that Uganda's lack of government-funded pre-primary education is causing… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Top Organ Sits Again to Determine Fate of Embattled MPs
Nile Post
The Central Executive Committee (CEC), the top-most decision-making organ of the National Resistance Movement, on Tuesday deferred a meeting called to consider and approve new… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Earmarks Shs265 Billion to Tarmac Roads in Mukono
Nile Post
The Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye has revealed that government has earmarked shs265 billion to tarmac 70 kms of feeder roads in Mukono Municipality and Mukono district… Read more »
Uganda: Lack of Free Pre-Primary Education Creates Lifelong Harm
HRW
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Uganda: Ugandan Heads of Missions in the Region Back Home for Retreat
Independent (Kampala)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has convened a landmark retreat with heads of Uganda Missions stationed in neighboring countries to enhance economic growth and development. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda and EU Fortify Partnerships in a Multipolar World [opinion]
Observer
In an increasingly dangerous world where power politics are resurgent, the global order is shifting towards multipolarity and away from multilateralism. Read more »
Uganda: Kisubi Seminary Seeks Shs 2.5bn to Construct the Founder's Memorial Building
Observer
Kisubi Seminary is on course to complete a Shs 2.5 billion Cabana Platinum memorial building in remembrance of the seminary's founder. Read more »
June 11
Uganda: Tension At Parliament As Police Conduct Search At Homes of Three MPs
Nile Post
The Situation at Parliament on Tuesday was tense with few legislators and staff of Parliament visible at the August House. Read more »
Uganda: CID Summons 10 More of MPs, Parliament and Finance Ministry Staff
Nile Post
The Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has summoned at least 10 more officials, including legislators, Parliament and Finance ministry staff over ongoing corruption… Read more »
Uganda: Has FDC Been Divided Along East-West Lines?
Nile Post
The battle lines appear to have been etched on the maps for Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) as the Katonga faction and Najjanakumbi group take their claims. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Says She Survived Rape Multiple Times
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, has asked all stakeholders to ensure the implementation of all the laws that Parliament passed to protect girls from early marriages and… Read more »
Uganda: Police Search Homes of Detained MPs
Nile Post
The homes of three detained legislators are subject of search and seizure today as detectives from the Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) sniff for evidence in… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Police Commissioner CP Hillary Sao Kanu Met With Nigeria & Uganda Formed Police Unit
Radio Dalsan
On Sunday, ATMIS Police Commissioner CP Hillary Sao Kanu met with Nigeria & Uganda Formed Police Unit (FPU) officers. Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigations Leave Parliament At Sixes and Sevens
Nile Post
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »
Uganda: Is It the End for Besigye After Lukewarm Reception in Mbale?
Nile Post
Dr Kizza Besigye, a towering figure in Ugandan politics, recently experienced a starkly different reception during his visit to Mbale City, signaling potential challenges to his… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigations Binds Parliament in a Shroud
Nile Post
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »
Uganda: Bibanja Holders Can Obtain Title Through Adverse Possession [opinion]
Nile Post
The mailo system introduced by the 1900 Buganda Agreement was a disaster. Land was grabbed from the over ninety-nine percent of the population and awarded to less than one percent. Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Ugandan Environmental Activist Freed After Five Days in Detention
RFI
An environmental activist in Uganda who is opposed to a huge oil project led by French giant TotalEnergies has been freed after five days in detention, his employer said Monday. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Eye On Money Lenders, Economy
Independent (Kampala)
In his latest State of the Nation Address 2024, President Yoweri Museveni wants to cap interest rates charged by money lenders who he said exploit desperate borrowers by charging… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Orders Landlords to Return Excess Rent Or Face Prosecution
Nile Post
President Museveni has directed landlords charging excessive nominal rent fees (obusuulu) to return the excess to bibanja holders immediately or face arrest. Read more »
Uganda: Why It's Hard to Meet President Museveni After Making Promises to Individuals On a Public Function
Nile Post
President Museveni frequently instructs his private secretary during public engagements to record the names of individuals who openly express a desire to meet with him, often… Read more »
Uganda: Kabuleta's NEED Party Urges Museveni to Engage in Dialogue for a Peaceful Transition
Nile Post
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has called upon President Museveni and Ugandans, both within the country and abroad, to reflect on… Read more »