Anti-gay Ugandan parliament leader blames lawmaker’s defeat on his anti-gay stance

MP Asumani Basalirwa is the new face of homophobia in the Parliament of Uganda. (Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Uganda)

Speaker repeatedly blames Ugandan regime’s failures on opponents of anti-gay law. Former MP Asumani Basalirwa had been the face of homophobia in the Parliament of Uganda. (Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Uganda) Anita Among, the Speaker of the Uganda Parliament, has blamed the defeat of her homophobic ally Asuman Basalirwa on his leading role in the enactment of the …

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UNEB CANCELS PLE RESULTS OF 66 PUPILS IN HOIMA CITY

UNEB CANCELS PLE RESULTS OF 66 PUPILS IN HOIMA CITY

Post Views: 1 By Moses AndamaIn Hoima Citywww.mknewslink.com—– Sixty-six (66) Primary Seven candidates who sat for their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in 2025 in Hoima City have lost their gate permits for secondary education after the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) canceled their results yesterday due to proven examination malpractices. The affected candidates include 31 pupils from God’s Light …

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Ugandan Singer Azawi Calls for Death Penalty for TikTok Personality Ken » The Hoima Post –

Ugandan Singer Azawi Calls for Death Penalty for TikTok Personality

Ugandan singer Azawi has sparked widespread controversy after comments she allegedly made regarding a viral case involving a popular TikTok personality known as Mr Ken. The story has been trending across social media platforms in Uganda, where videos reportedly circulated online allegedly showing the TikTok figure in a same-sex act, an offense that can carry severe penalties under Ugandan law …

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USSSA Qualifiers: Champions Again,Kawempe Muslim Rule Kawempe Division

USSSA Qualifiers Champions AgainKawempe Muslim Rule Kawempe Division

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School were crowned champions of the 2026 USSSA Kawempe Division Qualifiers after an impressive campaign that saw them collect 17 points, finishing two points ahead of closest challengers Kazo Hill College. The hosts sealed the title in front of their home crowd at Kawempe Muslim SS playground, capping off a competitive tournament that attracted …

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Cameroon President Paul Biya must stop ignoring LGBTI youth

Cameroon President Paul Biya in 2024. (Photo courtesy of BBC/Getty)

Queer youth have a role to play in building Cameroon’s future Cameroon President Paul Biya in 2024. (Photo courtesy of BBC/Getty) COMMENTARY For several decades, President Paul Biya has placed youth and women at the heart of his inauguration speeches and New Year’s addresses. He regularly emphasizes their driving role in building the Cameroon of tomorrow, portraying them as essential …

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Mukono Leaders Push for Stronger Enforcement in Asset Recovery Fight

Mukono Leaders Push for Stronger Enforcement in Asset Recovery Fight

Leaders in Mukono District have called for stricter enforcement and more inclusive approaches in the fight against corruption, as concerns mount over unexplained wealth among public servants. The calls were made during a consultative meeting on the Draft Asset Recovery Rules held at Ridar Hotel, organized by the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity under the Office of the President, in …

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Attorney General Declines Appeal, Orders Halt to Enforcement of Key Computer Misuse Act Provisions

Attorney General Declines Appeal Orders Halt to Enforcement of Key

Kampala– The Attorney General of Uganda has resolved not to appeal a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court of Uganda that nullified several provisions of the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Courtesy photo) In a directive issued by Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka this week, government agencies were instructed to immediately halt enforcement of the affected sections, following …

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UMSC Nominates Woman as Deputy Director of Sharia in Charge of Female Affairs

UMSC Nominates Woman as Deputy Director of Sharia in Charge

Kampala- The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has nominated Sheikhati Nakabugo Zainabu as the second Deputy Director of Sharia, specifically overseeing female affairs, in a move seen as strengthening women’s representation in Islamic leadership. Sheikhati Nakabugo Zainabu (Courtesy photo) The decision was reached during the National Management Committee’s weekly Tuesday meeting chaired by the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan …

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