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Kampala-Journalists from various media houses, former media practitioners and key stakeholders in the Public Relations field, have launched a Campaign to support former UBC Journalist Omutaka Divosh Kizito who suffered a stroke. Divosh back in the days The Campaign entitled “Save Omutaka Divosh” will take place on 28th March 2026 at Be Born in Christ Church in Gayaza Kayebe starting …

Mukono District — The Health Department of Mukono District has conducted its quarterly performance review meeting, calling for strengthened ethics, accountability, and improved service delivery across health facilities. Some of the participants The meeting, held at the Mukono Municipality Council Headquarters on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, brought together health facility in-charges, medical superintendents, private health providers, religious leaders, and development …

Indonesia’s parliament is debating a bill to ban LGBTQ+ content online which, if passed, could lead to job losses in the media and social media industries, while also restricting the community’s access to specialised services such as health. The third-largest democracy in the world is a big market for digital platforms with 143 million active social media users — more than half …

A multi-year comparison of Watoto Child Care Ministries’ filings in the United Kingdom (UK) for the years 2020 to 2024 have revealed a pattern of escalating financial and governance red flags.   A Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) ruling of November 2025 has revealed that Watoto Child Care Ministries has engaged U.S based companies linked to senior figures within Watoto Network …

A multi-year comparison of Watoto Child Care Ministries’ filings in the United Kingdom (UK) for the years 2020 to 2024 have revealed a pattern of escalating financial and governance red flags. A Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) ruling of November 2025 has revealed that Watoto Child Care Ministries has engaged U.S based companies linked to senior figures within Watoto Network to …

Kampala– Hon. Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed PFF Political Party Col.Dr.Kiiza Besigye re emphasized it that to pray he doesn’t require any body’s permission. Hon. Winnie Byanyima (courtesy photo) “I do not need permission to pray, Freedom of worship is a fundamental human right.” Winnie Byanyima via her social media platforms She also stated that she currently waits President …

By Kayiira Jackson  After St Mary’s Boarding Secondary School appointed Marion Atwegyise as the Sport Tutor early this month, schools have started adopting the trend with rivals Buddo SS first to join the cue. Buddo Secondary School has officially named Sharon Mugide to the newly created role. The appointment places Buddo among the pioneers of structured sports governance in Uganda, …

Uganda Air Cargo Corporation (UACC), once envisioned as a strategic national aviation asset under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, is now at the centre of a storm after a damning Auditor General’s report exposed deep financial distress, stalled partnerships, grounded aircraft and a controversial foreign deal that appears to be going nowhere, RedPepper can report. …

Kampala – The Supreme Court of Uganda is set to deliver its ruling tomorrow, Thursday, 26th February 2026, on an application filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. Supreme Court building (courtesy photo) In a notice issued on February 23, 2026, under the hand and seal of the Registrar, the Court directed all …

Uganda’s cities are drowning in deafening chaos — and the finger of blame is now pointing squarely at the top leadership of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). A damning Value for Money audit by the Auditor General as of December 2025 has blown the lid off what insiders describe as “a regulator asleep on duty,” exposing glaring failures in …