Kampala- The leadership of the Judiciary, headed by the Chief Justice, Flavian Zeija, on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, to discuss funding requirements for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija (Courtesy photo) The meeting, held at the Court of Appeal building in …

Mukono District Local Government has taken a historic step toward strengthening water service delivery by convening a stakeholders’ meeting to elect the first committee of the District Water Supply Services Board (DWSSB), in line with the latest operational and management guidelines for rural water infrastructure issued by the Ministry of Water and Environment. The establishment of the Board is aimed …

Proposal comes amid widespread arrests of accused gay men in Senegal  Large anti-LGBT demonstration in Senegal in May 2021 (@afrik1TV) On Feb. 18, the government of Senegal announced it has “adopted” a new bill that, if passed by parliament, would toughen penalties for LGBT+ people guilty of “unnatural” acts. Senegal has long been on a path toward increasing criminal penalties …

On Tuesday afternoon, the Anti Corruption Unit of State House together with Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) arraigned Dr. Odung Tony, the District Health Officer of Alebtong District Local Government, before the Anti-Corruption Court. Dr. Odung Tionny In the middle The charges of causing financial loss to the Government amounting to UGX …

 LGBTI rights workers face intensified criminalization in Europe and Central Asia.    Temirlan Baimash ILGA-Europe reports: Kazakhstan has brought charges against two LGBTI activists, in a move that reflects a rapidly growing trend in the criminalisation of LGBTI human rights work across Europe and Central Asia. The activists, Temirlan Baimash from Queer.kz and Zhanar Sekerbayeva from Feminita, are being …

Masaka– The Catholic community of Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka is mourning the death of Kayira Frugensio, the first Ssabasomesa (Head of Catechists) of the diocese, remembered for his dedicated service and commitment to strengthening catechetical work. Born in 1945, Kayira Frugensio devoted much of his life to the Church, serving as head of St. Michael Catechists Association from 1974 …

Post Views: 1 BY AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KABALEwww.mknewslink.com—– The Vice President for Western Uganda of National Unity Platform, Jacklyn Jolly Tukamushaba, has decried what she describes as unfair treatment by the court after criminal summons were issued against her for allegedly defying bail terms. Tukamushaba is facing charges of inciting violence against supporters of the National Resistance Movement. Prosecution told …

Kampala– The High Court of Uganda Criminal Division in Kampala has adjourned the treason case against opposition figure Kizza Besigye and two co-accused to next month, directing the prosecution to complete disclosure of evidence before the matter proceeds further. Col (Rtd) Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale arriving at High Court in Kampala on Tuesday. During proceedings, state prosecution led …

Post Views: 20 By Twesigye AggreyIn Mbarara Citywww.mknewslink.com—–The Ankole regional coordinator of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bright Muhumuza, has spoken out about what he describes as a harrowing three-week detention in a government-operated safe house. Muhumuza shared his account during an interview with www.mknewslink.com on monday, detailing the events that led to his arrest and subsequent detention. According …

Post Views: 8 By Twesigye Aggreyin Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.com—-Bushenyi police have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged human trafficking ring targeting young women.. According to SP Apollo Tayebwa, the district police spokesperson, the suspects are Agaba Innocent, 24, of Nyakashaaru cell, Rubirizi district, and Nayebare Getrude, 24, of Mpoma II cell, Kajuzya parish, Nkungu sub-county, Kazo district. Preliminary investigations …