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Gang massacre claims the lives of 70 Haitian people. Non-binary and transgender young people, expelled from the Dominican Republic in 2025 and welcomed at the premises of the Heritage for the Protection of Human Rights (HPDH) association in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. (Photo by @merlinjean)   To mark International Trans Visibility Day on March 31, the association Héritage Pour la Protection des …

By Kayiira Jackson  Defending champions Greenlight Islamic SS made a strong statement on the opening day of the UMEA Solidarity Games, overcoming Namagabi SS 17-11 in a tightly contested Group A clash at Nkoma SS in Mbale. The hosts, Nkoma SS Mbale, are staging this year’s edition, which kicked off with thrilling netball action across multiple courts and delivered a …

Rakai– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has today presided over a Court Open Day at the Rakai District Headquarters Grounds, reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to enhancing access to justice and intensifying the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo arriving at Rakai on Monday. Held under the theme “Justice Begins with You: Report Gender-Based …

Last updated Mar 27, 2026 By Kayiira Jackson  Kibuli Secondary School and Kakungulu Memorial remain locked in a fierce battle for supremacy at the top of the Makindye Zone qualifiers standings, setting up a thrilling finale heading into the last round of fixtures on Monday. After two game days of intense competition, Kibuli SS sit at the summit with …

By Kayiira Jackson  The race for supremacy in the Kawempe Division of the USSSA Kampala Region qualifiers intensified on day four, with thrilling encounters played at Highland SS playground leaving the title fight wide open. Kazo Hill College underlined their championship credentials with a commanding 4-0 victory over Oxford High School, showcasing attacking dominance and defensive solidity. However, they were …

Kololo, Kampala- On 2026 International Women’s Day, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is proud of its Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions and Head of the Department of Gender, Children and Sexual Offences, Ms. Samali Wakooli, as a recipient of the Diamond Jubilee Medal by H. E. The President of the Republic of Uganda. Assistant DPP Samali Wakooli …

By Kayiira Jackson  Gombe Secondary School and Kawanda Secondary School made strong statements on Day One of the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Elite Games, delivering commanding performances in the handball competition at Janan Secondary School Bombo. Kawanda SS boys set the early pace with a dramatic 30-29 victory over Bombo Army in a nail-biting encounter. The closely …

Uganda is officially spicing up its tourism menu—and this time, it’s not just about gorillas, lions, and game drives. At a lively launch held on February 5 at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, the country kicked off national preparations for World Wildlife Day 2026 with a bold, fresh idea: herbal and medicinal tourism as Uganda’s next big money spinner. …

The Ugandan Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Boston (UCCB) has officially announced plans to celebrate Uganda Martyrs’ Day 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts, with a full-day event scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026. According to a media release issued on February 1, 2026, the annual celebration will bring together Ugandan Catholics, pilgrims, clergy, and invited guests from across the United …

As Uganda is left with a few days to the Election Day of the President, the voting and declaration day have been declared Public Holidays. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni  “(Under Section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays Act, Cap. 174) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the President by Section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays Act, I declare …