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One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region Logo of United and Strong of St. Lucia, which won its court case decriminalizing gay sex in Saint Lucia in 2025.   LGBTQ rights journalist Rob Salerno, an editor for Erasing 76 Crimes, surveys the status of LGBTQ rights and marriage equality in this  series.  (Click here to subscribe …

Makerere, Kavule- Hundreds of believers converged at Christian Life Church in Bwaise to usher in the new year in God’s presence. Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga during one of his Crusades last year. (courtesy photo) Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga, the lead Pastor of Christian Life Church, in his preaching emphasized that those that didn’t receive what they were yearning for, to be patient …

Amos Tayebwa|Mbarara The Rushenyi County Member of Parliament and National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Naome Kabasharira, has assured her supporters that adequate security arrangements are in place to safeguard votes during the forthcoming general elections. Addressing journalists in her New Year’s Eve message, Kabasharira urged voters to remain confident and turn up in large numbers to vote for leaders …

Mbarara | December 31, 2025 The Kashari South aspiring Member of Parliament and former Mbarara District LC5 Chairperson, John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime, has cautioned political opponents against engaging in sectarian and religious politics, warning that such diversionary narratives risk inciting violence and derailing national development. Bamuturaki made the remarks on Tuesday during a campaign rally held at Rwentojo, where National …

Mpigi – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged voters in Mpigi District to take a firm stand against leaders who fail to deliver, calling on the electorate to recall non-performing representatives and hold them accountable. Addressing a campaign rally in Mpigi on Monday, the President, who is also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, …

Butambala – The First Lady, Janet Museveni, has urged residents of Butambala District to deliver 70 percent of votes for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the upcoming elections, as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni resumed his campaign trail in the region. “I am requesting for 70 percent of the vote,” Maama Janet told a charged crowd at the rally …

The Chairman, PLU-USA Diaspora Chapter Mr Ronnie Kananura has delivered an upbeat New year message to Ugandans and members of the Diaspora, urging them to continue to safeguard the achievements attained under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Yoweri Museveni. In the message copied to the Chairman Patriotic League of Uganda , General Muhoozi Kainerugaba , National Vice Chairman Michael …

Reputation of Uganda’s Anita Among tarred by corruption scandal. Anita Among, speaker of Uganda’s parliament A “homosexuality honeymoon” seems to be over for Anita Among, the homophobic speaker of Uganda’s Parliament. In 2023, she orchestrated the enactment of Uganda’s harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), after which she enjoyed months of praise from equally homophobic Ugandans. But now her name is tarred …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has publicly condemned the recent arrest of prominent civil society leader Dr. Sarah Bireete, framing it as part of a systematic campaign of state repression against critics ahead of Uganda’s election cycles. In a statement posted on his social media platforms, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president alleged a recurring pattern …

RAKAI/KYOTERA – National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has outlined his vision for a transformed Uganda, emphasizing national unity, empathy, and collective economic advancement. His remarks came during a series of political engagements in the districts of Rakai and Kyotera over the weekend. Addressing enthusiastic crowds, Bobi Wine painted a picture of a future nation …