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The Anti-Corruption court in Kampala has remanded Nwoya district Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jenaphar Nantume Egunyu to Luzira Maximum Security Prison over alleged abuse of office. Nantume was arrested on Monday by police officers in Nwoya district following an ongoing investigation by the Inspectorate of Government (IG). She appeared chief magistrate Peter Fred Lochomin on Tuesday. Farouk Kayondo, deputy spokesperson …

The current fuel scarcity and price increases are unwarranted, the minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has said. Nankabirwa attributed the shortage to artificial disruptions, insisting that Uganda has sufficient fuel supplies to meet domestic demand. She noted that the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) secured current reserves as early as January at then-prevailing international prices and continues …

By Kayiira Jackson  St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde has officially flagged off a strong contingent of basketball players (boys and girls) ahead of the upcoming USSSA Ball Games I set to tip off at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono. The flag-off ceremony, held on Tuesday at the school premises in Kyabakadde, Mukono District, was presided over by head teacher …

But first his cruel anti-LGBTQ bill would have to become law in Ghana Angel Maxine (Photo courtesy of AfricanArguments.org) The debate over Ghana’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill grew personal last week as one of the bill’s leading supporters declared that, not only should the bill be passed and enacted, but also that two individual transgender Ghana citizens should then be arrested for …

Yas lives under constant fear since her attack in Cameroon Homeless transgender woman Yas lying on her makeshift bed in Douala, Cameroon. By Steeves Winner Yas—a homeless transgender woman in Douala, Cameroon—lives under the constant threat of violence and stigmatization. Yas was recently the victim of an attempted assault orchestrated by a group of men in her neighborhood. It all …

Kampala, Uganda — A high-level Egyptian delegation has concluded a 10-day familiarisation tour of Uganda, ending in western Uganda at Emburara Farm Lodge, in a visit that combined cultural immersion with strategic engagement on tourism and investment. The mission, coordinated under Uganda’s Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) framework, reflects a growing emphasis on leveraging tourism as both an economic driver …

Jinja City, Uganda — Known as the source of the River Nile and a rising hub for adventure tourism, Jinja is often presented as a symbol of Uganda’s natural wealth and development potential. It is also central to the country’s energy landscape, hosting major hydropower facilities that feed electricity into the national grid. Yet in Jinja North Division, a quieter …

Ugandan live music outfit Abeeka Band has unveiled plans for its first self-produced concert, a major step forward in the group’s five-year journey on the performance scene. Dubbed Roots & Vibes, the show is set for May 2 at the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala. Organisers say the event will highlight the band’s evolution, distinct sound, and growing presence within …

The High court in Fort Portal has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aggravated defilement. Samuel Amanyire was convicted on Monday during a session presided over by Justice Vincent Wagona. He had initially denied the charges when he first appeared in court last week. However, when the case came up for hearing, …

Viewers: 30,004 By Spy Uganda Kaabong District—The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has taken decisive action to halt illegal gold mining operations in Loyoro Sub-county, Kaabong District, following a fatal pit collapse that left three artisanal miners buried alive, underscoring the deadly consequences of Uganda’s illegal gold rushes. A high-level joint enforcement and inspection team comprising of officials …