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Acts targeting LGBTQI Ugandans increased since Anti-Homosexuality Act became law Edward Mwebaza, executive director of Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF), addresses the media. (Photo courtesy of HRAPF) A new report by the Uganda-based Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) indicates that there was a surge in violence and rights violations against Uganda‘s LGBTQ community in January. A total …

Buganda Schools Championship: Kitende Sent Back for More Revision as Highway Kiganda Earns a Surprise Semifinal Slot | Voice of Bugerere Home Buganda Kingdom Buganda Schools Championship: Kitende Sent Back for More Revision as Highway Kiganda Earns a Surprise Semifinal Slot

By Kayiira Jackson Gomba Lions have unveiled a new leadership structure that they believe will guide the county to a historic sixth title in the Masaza Cup. The committee, announced on Friday at the Ssaza headquarters in Gomba District, marks a historic shift for the county team as women take two of the most influential roles in its leadership. Record …

Mitooma– On Thursday, Anti-corruption Unit of State House in collaboration with Uganda Police in Mitooma District have arrested several district officials from on allegations of selling government jobs and extorting money from job applicants during recent and ongoing Local Government recruitment exercises. Some of the suspects The arrested officials include: Mrs. Nakityo Joanita, Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Mugisha Sadic-District Health …

Makerere, Kampala- The Principal Judge, Jane Frances Abodo, has emphasized the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in easing the burden of prolonged court cases and improving access to justice in Uganda. Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo addressing the students (courtesy photo) She noted that lengthy litigation places a heavy financial strain on litigants, who must bear the costs of …

By Robert Kiyosaki There’s a narrow strip of water you’ve probably never thought about. At its narrowest point, it’s just 21 nautical miles wide—about the distance of a morning commute. Yet through that 21-mile gap flows the lifeblood of our global economy: 20% of the world’s oil. Every single day. 20% of global liquefied natural gas 30% of the planet’s …

Kampala– The Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by the Speaker of Parliament Hon. Anita Annet Among, today vetted Mr. Samuel Akena following his reappointment as the Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons. Mr. Samuel Akena (courtesy photo) The vetting took place on Thursday at Parliament as part of the legal process required for senior government appointments. During the meeting, the committee …

By Mwebesa Moses Nyakakoni Rukindo As Uganda celebrated International Women’s Day with speeches, flowers and colorful ceremonies, millions of ordinary women across Uganda were still battling the same old struggles — dirty water, broken hospitals, dangerous roads and a system many feel has forgotten them. Behind the celebrations lies a painful truth: for many Ugandan mothers, survival is still a …

By Kayiira Jackson  The round of 16 fixtures for the Buganda Schools Sports Competitions boys’ football championship have been confirmed following a draw conducted this morning at Kawanda Secondary School. The knockout stage will see several traditional football powerhouses battle for places in the quarterfinals, with St Mark Kayunga and St Mary’s Kitende headlining the fixtures. St Mark Kayunga will …

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