LGBTI rights workers face intensified criminalization in Europe and Central Asia.    Temirlan Baimash ILGA-Europe reports: Kazakhstan has brought charges against two LGBTI activists, in a move that reflects a rapidly growing trend in the criminalisation of LGBTI human rights work across Europe and Central Asia. The activists, Temirlan Baimash from Queer.kz and Zhanar Sekerbayeva from Feminita, are being …

Masaka– The Catholic community of Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka is mourning the death of Kayira Frugensio, the first Ssabasomesa (Head of Catechists) of the diocese, remembered for his dedicated service and commitment to strengthening catechetical work. Born in 1945, Kayira Frugensio devoted much of his life to the Church, serving as head of St. Michael Catechists Association from 1974 …

Post Views: 1 BY AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KABALEwww.mknewslink.com—– The Vice President for Western Uganda of National Unity Platform, Jacklyn Jolly Tukamushaba, has decried what she describes as unfair treatment by the court after criminal summons were issued against her for allegedly defying bail terms. Tukamushaba is facing charges of inciting violence against supporters of the National Resistance Movement. Prosecution told …

Kampala– The High Court of Uganda Criminal Division in Kampala has adjourned the treason case against opposition figure Kizza Besigye and two co-accused to next month, directing the prosecution to complete disclosure of evidence before the matter proceeds further. Col (Rtd) Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale arriving at High Court in Kampala on Tuesday. During proceedings, state prosecution led …

Post Views: 20 By Twesigye AggreyIn Mbarara Citywww.mknewslink.com—–The Ankole regional coordinator of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bright Muhumuza, has spoken out about what he describes as a harrowing three-week detention in a government-operated safe house. Muhumuza shared his account during an interview with www.mknewslink.com on monday, detailing the events that led to his arrest and subsequent detention. According …

Post Views: 8 By Twesigye Aggreyin Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.com—-Bushenyi police have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged human trafficking ring targeting young women.. According to SP Apollo Tayebwa, the district police spokesperson, the suspects are Agaba Innocent, 24, of Nyakashaaru cell, Rubirizi district, and Nayebare Getrude, 24, of Mpoma II cell, Kajuzya parish, Nkungu sub-county, Kazo district. Preliminary investigations …

Jinja -The High Court in Jinja has awarded Shs190 million in damages to a man who was wrongly diagnosed with HIV and placed on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for seven years. Wooden Gavel In her landmark judgment, Justice Joanita Bashara ruled in favour of Mr Wetaka John in a suit against The AIDS Support Organization (TASO), holding that the institution negligently …

By Aaron Kaviiri A. Ateenyi On 20th February 2026, at State House Entebbe, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Two days later, BBC reported that Sudan’s government denounced Uganda for hosting the RSF leader, calling the meeting an “affront to humanity.” Sudan’s foreign ministry, aligned with the nation’s armed forces, …

The Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Dr. Lena Zedriga, the Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who is facing charges of inciting violence. Dr. Lena Zedriga in court today. Dr. Zedriga is charged under Section 79(1) of the Penal Code Act, which relates to incitement to violence. In his ruling, Chief Magistrate …

When a child starts explaining to its mother how a child is produced, then morality has gone to the dogs. Such a thing happened to me some time back when I worked in Busia as a camera man. Those days, owning a camera was one of the most interesting things that would happen to mankind. Every man, woman adored the …

Kampala– Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has officially taken over as the new Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commander, succeeding CP Richard Ecega. ACP Emitu Ezikiel receiving a handover file from CP Richard Ecega at the ceremony held at CPS Kampala The handover ceremony was held at Central Police Station in Kampala and was presided over by AIGP Mwesigwa …

Two Kampala-based lawyers have been remanded to Luzira prisons over the alleged theft of Shs700 million said to have been fraudulently transferred from a Belgian national’s bank account. According to charge sheets referenced under CPS KLA CRB 1008/2025 and sanctioned on February 19, 2026 obtained by RedPepper, the accused are Muhindo Patience Audrey, 29, described as a lawyer and resident …

When Airtel Uganda ushered in a new leadership era in 2024, many employees say they believed a fresh wind was finally blowing through the glass corridors of Airtel Towers in Kampala. The appointment of Managing Director Soumendra Sahu, who succeeded former boss Manoj Murali, was introduced internally as the start of a bold chapter anchored on digital transformation, sharper execution …

Mukono District Local Government has taken a significant step toward improving road infrastructure by convening a high-level preparedness meeting with contractors and key stakeholders ahead of the commencement of Phase II of the upgrading of the 10.5-kilometre Ntenje–Rubule Road to bituminous standard. Some of the District officials with contractors The meeting, chaired by the Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Henry Ddamba, …

A bombshell Value for Money audit by the Auditor General has ripped the lid off what insiders are calling one of the most embarrassing energy sector underperformances in recent years, raising hard questions about supervision, competence and possible capture of key projects under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, RedPepper can report. At the centre of the storm is …