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LGBT+ youths and young adults from East Africa will be trained in online advocacy Photo from AQYI’s websiteThe Kenya-based African Queer Youth Initiative and the U.S.-based online activists of All Out are offered a week of training for young East Africans working for LGBT+ rights.The application deadline is May 10.The overall goal, as described on AQYI’s website, is “an African …

Viewers: 60,002 By Twiine Mansio Charles There is a silent war unfolding in Uganda’s living rooms, on radio stations, across billboards, and through the glowing screens of mobile phones. It is not fought with bullets or bombs, but with words, images, manipulation, and deception. Yet its casualties are real: broken minds, damaged health, eroded morality, and a society slowly …

The police in Busoga East have arrested three men accused of operating fake social media accounts impersonating First Daughter Natasha Karugire and Kampala businessman Hamis Kiggundu in an alleged online fraud and extortion racket. The suspects were identified as Hassan Mugoya, 27, Ashiraf Kyakatuka, 22, and Asuman Isanga, 20. They were arrested on Wednesday night at around 11:00 pm during …

The Kingfisher Affected People’s Network (KAPN), representing fisherfolks and lakeshore communities in Buhuuka Parish, Kikuube District, has today issued a strong call for urgent government intervention following escalating restrictions on Lake Albert that are threatening the survival of thousands of families. Fishermen on one of the lakes of Africa (internet photo) The communities from Kyakapere A&B, Nsonga, Nsunzu A&B, Kyina, …

A total of 468 graduands today celebrated a major academic milestone during the 9th Graduation Ceremony of the Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training Schools held at Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala. Hon. Chrysistom Muyingo addressing the public during the graduation ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the Minister of State for Education and Sports in charge …

Viewers: 50,013 By Spy Uganda Kampala — There was panic and frustration at the luxurious Fairway Hotel after heavy flooding invaded the premises, destroying property worth billions of shillings following what residents and business owners described as reckless drainage works by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) engineers. The flooding occurred after KCCA construction teams allegedly blocked a major drainage …

Viewers: 50,035 By Spy Uganda Kampala — There was panic and frustration at the luxurious Fairway Hotel after heavy flooding invaded the premises, destroying property worth billions of shillings following what residents and business owners described as reckless drainage works by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) engineers. The flooding occurred after KCCA construction teams allegedly blocked a major drainage …

Court users at Nakasongola Chief Magistrate’s Court have been equipped with vital knowledge on judicial processes and alternative justice mechanisms following a public awareness campaign conducted by the Judiciary’s Registry of Communications and Public Relations. The sensitisation session, led by Mr. Abubaker Kagulire, Communications Officer, aimed at enhancing public understanding of court procedures, promoting new justice innovations, and improving service …

Kampala, Uganda — In 1986, a relatively young guerrilla leader emerged from years of armed struggle to assume power in Uganda, promising fundamental change after decades marked by political instability, economic decline, and conflict. Forty years later, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni remains one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, preparing for another presidential inauguration following victory in the January 15 elections, where official …

By Spy Uganda The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has officially escalated the growing controversy surrounding Buheesi Senior Secondary School in Bunyangabu District to the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni, following allegations of illegal school charges and denial of education to…, https://www.spyuganda.com/131947-2/