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Ugandas Human Rights Defenders Silenced as Canada Army Chief Meets

By Alexander Luyima The recent meeting between Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Canada’s Defence Advisor to Uganda, Colonel Todd Braithwaite, has once again raised alarm among human rights defenders. While the official agenda framed the talks as an opportunity to strengthen Uganda–Canada military cooperation, the meeting was striking for what it excluded: Uganda’s human rights …

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BUSHENYI-ISHAKA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL GETS NEW STRUCTRAL DEV’T PLAN

BUSHENYI ISHAKA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL GETS NEW STRUCTRAL DEVT PLAN

Post Views: 14 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.comBushenyi-Ishaka municipal council has received new structural development plan which replaces the expired one. This was revealed by the municipal physical planner Mr.Micheal Kamugisha in an interview with mknewslink .com MD on October 2nd 2025.Mr.Micheal Kamugisha noted that the new municipal plan targeted urban areas and left peril-urban areas which will be …

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Anti-LGBTQ laws hold back freedom, health, development

Two Tanzanian men with rainbow flags. (Photo courtesy of LGBT Voice Tanzania)

LGBT Voice Tanzania calls on the state to protect all queer people Two Tanzanian men with rainbow flags. (Photo courtesy of LGBT Voice Tanzania) A report from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group LGBT Voice Tanzania describes the destruction that systemic homophobia is wreaking on LGBTQ+ people in the East African state. Below is a summary of the report’s findings and calls …

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High Court Dismisses UPC’s Akena Petition to Rejoin 2026 Presidential Race

High Court Dismisses UPCs Akena Petition to Rejoin 2026 Presidential

By Kabuye Ronald The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena challenging the Electoral Commission’s decision to block him from contesting in the 2026 presidential elections under the UPC banner. Akena, alongside fellow aspirant Adim Dennis Enapu, was disqualified during the nomination process after the Commission ruled that neither candidate …

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Besigye’s Lawyers Clash with judge

Besigyes Lawyers Clash with judge

KAMPALA– Lawyers representing Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye have challenged the High court judge Emmanuel Baguma to cite out any clause in Ugandan laws that bars a suspect from addressing his or her concerns orally before a competent court of law. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Col (Rtd) Kiiza Besigye in court during their appearance on court mid this year. (Courtesy photo) …

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