Arua- The Electoral Commission has declared former Makerere University Guild President, Lawrence Alionzi as the new elected Mayor of Arua City. Alionzi who contested on National Resistance Movement (NRM), garnered 32,663 votes, Draecabo Trinity Ceasor, an Independent, got 3,197 votes, and Democratic Party’s (DP) Piriyo Gasper, got 1,712 votes. The total number of valid votes is 37,572, while invalid votes …

Kampala — The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Hon. Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), where she was received by the Unit’s Head, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke.   The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the two institutions in the fight against corruption, with particular emphasis on enhanced …

Mukono District Local Government has today paid heartfelt tribute to the late Nalongo Josephine Namanda, an esteemed Aquaculture Officer who tragically lost her life in a fatal accident on her way to perform official duties. The thanksgiving and memorial mass was held at St. Andrews Kaggwa Catholic Church,Kichwa Mpoma drawing together family, friends, district leadership, and community members today honor …

By Kayiira Jackson With the second round of the 2025/26 Finance Trust Bank Women Super League set to resume on 21st February, St Noa Girls FC appear to be strengthening their squad in a bid to improve on their first-round showing. The Zana-based side, who finished the first round 7th on the league table with 13 points, enjoyed a mixed …

LGBT organisations navigate political and paternalistic homophobia An anti-LGBT briefing at an Indonesian air base in December 2024. (Photo courtesy of New Mandala and the Indonesian Air Force) Below is a report from the website New Mandala, “LGBT organisations navigate Indonesia’s two homophobias“: By Shaan Amin Despite the widely-covered crackdown on LGBT life since 2016, Indonesian official homophobia is not …

The Teso District Council of Sheikhs has successfully carried out a nomination exercise, unanimously selecting 47-year-old Sheikh Ramadhan Ibrahim Ibwakiti as the new District Kadhi. He replaces Sheikh Asuman Muhammad Ocen, who has been serving in an acting capacity for nine years. Some of the council members The well-attended session, presided over by Hon. Abubaker Were Wandagho, the UMSC National …

Kampala- Three days after Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo has retired from Judiciary service as the Chief Justice, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni utilizing the powers provided to him by the Constitution of Uganda, has nominated Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija to lead the Judiciary. Dr. Flavian Zeija before the Parliamentary committee today. (Courtesy photo) “Parliament’s Committee on Appointments chaired by …

Ndejje University has officially commissioned the construction of the Ndejje University Chapel and the Lady Irene Main Hall, marking a significant milestone in the University’s spiritual and infrastructural development. The historic ceremony was officiated by the Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hannington Mutebi, and attended by University Management, staff, and other key stakeholders. The commissioning ushers in the implementation phase of …

I’m a queer, gender non-conforming person in a relationship with a straight man. Our love doesn’t fit neatly into a category, but that doesn’t make it any less true. By Maverique Z On an unassuming day in October 2022, I met my current partner. At the time, I mistook him for someone else and called him the wrong name, yet …

As Uganda continues to battle persistent gold fraud scandals that have left foreign investors counting heavy losses, EuroGold Refinery has taken a bold leap onto the global stage, officially opening its main offices in Dubai—the world’s gold capital. The move, announced with fanfare, comes at a time when Uganda’s gold sector remains under scrutiny for fake gold deals, vanished consignments, …