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Entebbe — Justices of the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court have begun a week-long induction and training programme aimed at improving the delivery of justice and addressing the persistent backlog of cases. The five-day training, taking place at the Imperial Golf Course Hotel in Entebbe, was officially opened by the Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, who emphasized the importance of …

By Eric Yiga Sickle cell warriors at Mukono General Hospital have received a major boost after the Sarafina Sickle Cell Society donated four wheelchairs and more than 2,000 sickle scan test kits to improve access to care and mobility support. The donation, supported by U.S.–based partners — My Three Sicklers Foundation and Sickle Forward — targets some of the most …

Lweza, Kampala – Newly consecrated Bishops and their spouses from eight Anglican Provinces across the Global South have converged at Lweza Training and Conference Centre, Kampala, Uganda, for the third Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) Bishops Formation Retreat. Archbishop for Church of Uganda Rt.Rev Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu addressing the Bishops. The retreat, held under the theme, “Formed in …

by AdminOctober 20, 2025October 20, 20250 Share0 By Peter Luzinda Ugandan youth advocate and entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther has questioned the integrity of Members of Parliament under the National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing them of hypocrisy for demanding change while holding onto power themselves.In a recent interview, Nyanzi challenged the opposition’s double standards, asking …

By Jumah Kakomo/ Kabuye Ronald National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential Candidate General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has concluded his campaign trail in the West Nile sub-region with a final rally at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani District. Addressing thousands of supporters, Museveni emphasized the NRM government’s achievements and future plans centered around wealth creation, infrastructure development, and social service delivery. Museveni urged …

Kayunga– His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Bukenya, the 2nd Deputy Mufti, has urged the youth to focus on productive activities that can boost their earnings, such as agro-business, instead of wasting their youthful energy on leisure activities in public areas, particularly trading centres. The 2nd Deputy Mufti shared this fatherly advice while the media caught up with him over …

ADJUMANI-President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, concluded his campaign trail in the West Nile sub-region with a strong message centered on peace, development, and wealth creation. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressing people of Adjumani on Monday Addressing thousands of supporters in Adjumani District on Monday, the President reiterated that peace must be followed by tangible …

LGBT/feminist/atheist activist is in a Morocco prison for questioning Allah’s sexuality Ibtissame (Betty) Lachgar (Photo courtesy of Yabiladi.com) An appeals court in Rabat, Morocco, has upheld a 30-month prison sentence for feminist/atheist/LGBT activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar, 50, who was convicted of blasphemy for an online post that showed her wearing a T-shirt displaying the word “Allah” in Arabic, followed by …

The Committee on Education and Sports is expected to present a report to Parliament within two weeks, on two petitions on disparity in teachers’ pay. The petitions were brought before Parliament by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) and the Uganda Technical and Vocational Trainers’ Union (UTVTU). MPs Renew Calls to Address Teachers’ Pay Disparities 13 While chairing the House …

By Kabuye RonaldThe National Unity Platform (NUP) has named Florence Asio as its new flag bearer for the Bukedea District Woman MP seat, replacing Mercy Alupo, whose sudden removal from the national voters’ register has sparked outrage and accusations of political foul play. NUP Unveils New Bukedea Flag Bearer: Bobi Wine Blasts Electoral Interference, Points Finger at Speaker Anita Among …