More than six years after Botswana’s courts struck down the ban on same-sex intimacy, the government has now formally removed the discriminatory provisions from the law. By Luis de Barros It has emerged that, on 26 March, the government published a notice amending the Penal Code by deleting paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 164, which refers to “Unnatural Offences”. …

By Kayiira Jackson  The 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) U17 Netball Championship has burst into the decisive quarter-final stage, with standout performances from Namagabi Secondary School and Madina Islamic Secondary School setting the tone after a thrilling round of 16 played on Monday. Namagabi underlined their growing reputation as serious contenders with a hard-fought 19–15 victory over Sseke …

Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda Dramatic scenes unfolded on Sunday when the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, was confronted by a section of Ugandans living in the United States during a church service in Boston. Videos widely circulated on social media show a tense moment inside the church, where a small group of congregants …

Kampala, Uganda — Tourism remains one of Africa’s most consistent foreign exchange earners, supporting livelihoods, shaping national brands, and connecting local economies to global markets. In Uganda, often celebrated as the “Pearl of Africa,” the sector has gained renewed strategic focus, particularly through government-led efforts to align diplomacy with economic outcomes.  A notable shift came with the launch of the …

The police in Busoga North, Kaliro district has mounted a search for Afuwa Namugwano over allegedly killing her two-year-old stepson, Rahim Kivuluga. It is alleged that Namugwano’s husband, Awali Balikowa was concerned about Kivuluga’s whereabouts, only to be told he had slept at a distant relative’s home. Balikowa says that Namugwano quietly escaped from their home at night, raising suspicion …

The High court has awarded Shs 172 million in damages to Leo Ntege after finding that he was subjected to torture and multiple human rights violations by operatives of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as Defence Intelligence and Security. In his ruling, justice Isaac Bonny Teko held that Ntege had proved his constitutional rights were violated, emphasising …

Kampala, Uganda — In fast-growing cities, infrastructure rarely fails all at once. It fades—quietly at first—until the moment it becomes impossible to ignore. The pedestrian footbridge that once spanned Queensway Kampala, linking Katwe to Nsambya, is a case in point. Brought down on 13 May 2018 after being declared structurally unsafe, it had served the public for over two decades. …

Accra, Ghana — Uganda and Ghana have reaffirmed their long-standing diplomatic ties following high-level consultations between Vincent Bagiire and Khadija Iddrisu, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation anchored in shared values and global outlook. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana in Accra on 30 April 2026, unfolded in a notably cordial atmosphere, underscoring what both sides …

The wreckage of the bus At least six people have been confirmed dead and 14 others critically injured following a road crash along the Karuma-Pakwach highway in Nwoya district, northern Uganda. The accident, involving a Nile Star bus and a trailer truck, occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Monday at Lapok Mor Cell in Purongo town council. Preliminary reports indicate …

By Ben Musanje In the wake of a deadly road crash early this morning, the Police Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has urged motorists to reflect on the dangers of careless overtaking. This is after a crash, which occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. at Lapok Mor in Nwoya District, has left seven people dead and several others injured, prompting …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s immigration authorities have intensified enforcement operations, arresting 62 Nigerian nationals in Adjumani District for allegedly working without valid permits. The operation, conducted by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, followed a public tip-off and forms part of a broader national effort to address irregular migration and unauthorized economic activity. “Following a tip-off, our enforcement team …

Old Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken decisive administrative and policy steps following a Joint Session that brought together its Executive Committee and the Majlis Al-Ulaam, setting the stage for governance reforms and institutional continuity ahead of the forthcoming General Assembly. The high-level meeting, held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the UMSC Headquarters in …

By Ben Musanje The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has denied allegations of staff mismanagement, inefficiencies in payment, and mishandling of registration kits during the ongoing national identity registration project. Claire Ollama, the NIRA Registrar, addressed these concerns during a press conference at police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, providing a detailed breakdown of the project’s progress, staffing issues, and …

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