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When Fredrick Namara Karuhanga was left for dead along the shores of Mbeya Island in Mukono District in 2023, few imagined that his fight for survival would one day turn into a fight against the very justice system he had sought protection from. Namara, who was brutally assaulted by a gang allegedly commanded by Major Mark Wanyama, survived only after …

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By Kayiira Jackson  The stage is set for an exciting weekend of football after the Kayunga Secondary Schools Sports Associations conducted the official draws on Monday ahead of the district championships. A total of 32 schools have been pooled into eight groups, with matches set to be played this weekend at four host venues. Groups A, B, E, F, G …

Leaders and residents in Mukono District have been urged to take a proactive role in protecting wetlands and conserving natural resources as human activities continue to degrade protected wetland areas. The appeal was made on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, during an environmental conservation training held in Kyetume Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county. The training was organized by the Mukono District Natural Resources …

Officials in Mukono District have undergone refresher training on a government online reporting tool aimed at strengthening monitoring, accountability, and compliance with service delivery standards. The training, held on Monday, March 2, 2026, in the Chief Administrative Officer’s boardroom, was organized by the Ministry of Public Service in collaboration with the Mukono District Local Government. It brought together Heads of …

Yas needs shelter and health care, but Cameroon lacks resources to help Homeless transgender woman Yas COMMENTARY In Douala, Yas, a 37-year-old trans woman, lives in extreme poverty and constant danger. Rejected by her family and a victim of repeated violence, she is now homeless, without healthcare and without protection. Her situation illustrates the dramatic vulnerability of trans people in …

If you’re planning to become a CenteAgent in Uganda, it’s important to understand the agent banking requirements set by our regulator and our bank. This guide explains what Centenary Bank requires to onboard CenteAgents and why each requirement matters. Agent banking allows approved businesses to offer banking services within their communities while earning commissions on transactions. Since agents handle customer …

The Cry is over, Finance Trust Bank Releases Shs250m to FUFA for 2025/26 Women’s Football Season | Voice of Bugerere Home Sports Women Football The Cry is over, Finance Trust Bank Releases Shs250m to FUFA for 2025/26 Women’s Football Season

Kampala — With more than half of Ugandans seeking treatment in private health facilities, the latest Auditor General’s report has sounded a chilling alarm: the very institutions mandated to regulate private healthcare may be leaving dangerous gaps that put lives at risk. The Value for Money audit into the Regulation of Private Health Care Practice in Uganda paints a disturbing …

Kampala — Billions meant to lift Uganda’s Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) out of poverty are now under intense scrutiny after a Value for Money audit exposed glaring weaknesses in planning, verification, monitoring and system management at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. At the centre of the storm are the Ministry’s top technocrats — Permanent Secretary Aggrey David …