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Students have been encouraged to embrace youth service organisations such as Leo Clubs to nurture leadership skills, community service and environmental stewardship. The call was made on Friday during the launch of the Leo Club of Bwikya Muslim Secondary School in Hoima City by the Lions Club of Hoima Albertine. Speaking at the event, the Hoima Albertine Regional …

TORONTO, CANADA — July 12, 2026 — Ugandan-born Canadian author and literacy advocate Viola Buyungo captivated audiences at the Swahili Summer Festival 2026, one of Toronto’s premier celebrations of East African culture, where she showcased her acclaimed children’s book, Queens of the Sun: 10 African Stories of Courage and Wisdom. Held at Daniel Spectrum Hall, 585 Dundas Street East, Regent …

Nakigalala Land Dispute: Madhavan Group Accused Of Tormenting, Destroying Family Properties The family of the late Muwanga Omuweesi has accused the Madhavan Group Limited of tormenting them, and destroying their properties in violation of a Court Order in regard to the dispute over ownership of prime Nakigalala land on Entebbe Express Highway Road in Wakiso District. Madhavan Group Limited is …

The recent resignation of Mariam Wangadya as Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission has once again brought into sharp focus the transactional nature of power under President Yoweri Museveni’s long tenure. Her departure, reportedly precipitated by a reminder of her political standing, echoes a familiar pattern in Ugandan politics: the rise and fall of those who trade their integrity …

Three court journalists detained by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) at the General Court Martial in Makindye have been released following swift intervention by the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) and sustained pressure from the media fraternity. The journalists—Margaret Zalwango of Vision Group, Judith Kukunda of Uganda Radio Network (URN), and Christine Nabatanzi—were arrested on Monday while covering proceedings tied …

Adopting a new identity, Cameroon artist Mélo du Quartier says he wants music to bring people together Dayan N’Téni, known as “La Mélo du Quartier” since 2025, is a singer of mbolé, a Cameroonian musical genre that has made a name for itself in Europe and has its own following (@lameloduquartier on Facebook)Facing two legal proceedings since 2024 for incitement …

By Alexander Luyima / The Hoima Post For weeks, the political temperature in Uganda has simmered around one question: Will Speaker of Parliament Anita Among be taken to court? The answer, according to legal and political observers, may have less to do with the evidence against her and everything to do with what the state needs right now. The Case …

By May 2026, pressure surrounding Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, had intensified dramatically. Allegations tied to undeclared wealth, security raids, and growing political speculation have pushed the country into another high-profile governance debate.But the central question remains: will the investigations actually lead to prosecution, or is Uganda witnessing another politically charged cycle that may never reach a final conviction?The …

Three friends in homophobic Cameroon can be set free for $213 eachDonations are urgently needed to free eight prisoners, including Addie, Diane and Sonia. For their safety, in this article they are identified by pseudonyms.This illustration of Addie, Diane and Sonia was created by ChatGPT, based on descriptions of each of them by reporter Jean Jacques Dissoke. A year ago, three …

A High Court ruling in Kenya on May 20 marks a historic step forward for the rights and recognition of transgender and intersex people. By affirming that Kenyans can seek changes to gender markers on official documents, the Court has recognized a fundamental truth: that dignity, identity, and legal recognition must go hand in hand.For too long, trans people and some intersex …