RCC Lukka Kagenyi Under Fire for Illegal Directive on Katanga Property

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The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Kawempe Division, Kagenyi Lukka, has come under scrutiny for allegedly violating court orders concerning the disputed Katanga land near Wandegeya. In a letter dated March 23, 2026, addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Kagenyi directed the institution to hand over the Katanga land to Nanziza Construction Company Uganda Limited. He argued …

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Controversy Erupts as RCC Lukka Kagenyi Orders Transfer of Disputed Katanga Land » The Hoima Post –

Controversy Erupts as RCC Lukka Kagenyi Orders Transfer of Disputed

The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Kawempe Division, Kagenyi Lukka, has come under scrutiny for allegedly violating court orders concerning the disputed Katanga land near Wandegeya. In a letter dated March 23, 2026, addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Kagenyi directed the institution to hand over the Katanga land to Nanziza Construction Company Uganda Limited. He argued …

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Does the law apply to Cameroon president’s lesbian daughter?

Brenda Biya (Olivier Corsan photo courtesy of Le Parisien)

Brenda Biya challenges norms around sexuality in conservative Cameroon Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon president Paul Biya, came out publicly as a lesbian in 2024. (Olivier Corsan photo courtesy of Le Parisien) COMMENTARY By Steeves Winner At 28 years old, Brenda Biya—daughter of Cameroon President Paul Biya—made a notable appearance alongside her mother, Chantal Biya, during the March 8 International …

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Ham Stadium to Host 2026 USSSA Kampala Region “Champions League” Finals

Ham Stadium to Host 2026 USSSA Kampala Region Champions League

By Kayiira Jackson  Ham Stadium is set to be the centerpiece of the 2026 USSSA Kampala Region boys’ football qualifiers—popularly dubbed the “Champions League”—as the refurbished venue prepares to host the semifinals and final on 14th March 2026. The tournament is set to be played between 9th and 14th March 2026. It will be the first time the iconic venue …

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Another Journalist Noman Tumuhimbise Abuducted By The Army » The Hoima Post –

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Lawyers and family members of human rights lawyer Norman Tumuhimbise and journalist Arnold Mukose have called on security agencies to release the two men unconditionally following their reported arrests and disappearance. According to relatives and colleagues, Tumuhimbise was taken from his home by individuals believed to be security operatives. His disappearance came just days after Mukose was reportedly picked up …

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Bobi Wine Demands Release of ‘Abducted’ Journalist Arnold Mukose » The Hoima Post –

Bobi Wine Demands Release of ‘Abducted Journalist Arnold Mukose

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has strongly condemned the alleged abduction of journalist Arnold Anthony Mukose and called for his immediate release or formal prosecution if any charges exist. Mukose, a journalist attached to Alternative Digitalk Media, was reportedly picked up on Sunday by individuals who identified themselves as security operatives shortly after …

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Senegal president signs harsh anti-gay bill into law

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Penalties for gay sex are doubled; prison for ‘promoting’ homosexuality Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye The president of Senegal has given the green light to a highly contentious anti-LGBTQ bill that  significantly stiffens the penalties for same-sex relations, doubling the maximum prison sentence to 10 years. The newly enacted law also criminalizes any actions considered to be attempts to “promote” …

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Queer Ugandans call on Canadian parliament for help

Meddie Ssentongo, Horst Backe, Christopher Nkambwe and Steven Kabuye appearing before a Canadian Parliamentary Committee to testify on the status of LGBTQI people in Uganda.

Queer Ugandans call on Canada to do more to protect human rights Meddie Ssentongo, Horst Backe, Christopher Nkambwe and Steven Kabuye appearing before a Canadian Parliamentary Committee to testify on the status of LGBTQI people in Uganda. A Canadian parliamentary committee held a hearing on March 9 to study the situation of members of the LGBTQI+ community in Uganda, where …

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Nwoya Justice Actors Strengthen Coordination at Quarterly Chain-Link Meeting

Nwoya Justice Actors Strengthen Coordination at Quarterly Chain Link Meeting

The Nwoya Chief Magistrate’s Court on Monday convened its District Chain-Link Committee (DCC) meeting for the third quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing together key justice sector actors to enhance coordination and improve service delivery across the district. The meeting drew participation from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, …

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USSSA: Kibuli SS Edge Rivals Kakungulu to Win Makindye Zone Qualifiers

USSSA Kibuli SS Edge Rivals Kakungulu to Win Makindye Zone

Last updated Mar 31, 2026 By Ruqqayah Musa [Guest Writer] Kibuli Secondary School were crowned champions of the USSSA Makindye Zone Qualifiers after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kakungulu Memorial School in a tense and entertaining final played on March 30, 2026, at Buziga Islamic Center. The tournament, played under challenging muddy conditions, attracted a large crowd of enthusiastic …

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Badminton Uganda Strengthens Grassroots Development in Ngora

Badminton Uganda Strengthens Grassroots Development in Ngora

By Kayiira Jackson  Badminton is steadily gaining ground across Uganda following the rollout of Phase Two of the Shuttle Time Workshop by Badminton Uganda, with Ngora District becoming the latest beneficiary of the grassroots initiative. The two-day training, held at Ngora High School in the Teso sub-region, brought together 15 teachers from various schools across the district, equipping them with …

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