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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 …

‘To protect LGBTQ+ people’s health, we must protect LGBTQ+ people’s rights’ Ghana’s parliament (Photo courtesy of ISSAfrica.org) A group of progressive West African faith leaders have denounced a proposed bill in Ghana to jail every acknowledged homosexual, increase penalties for same-sex intimacy, and prohibit “promotion” of LGBTQ behavior. Meanwhile, the United Nations anti-AIDS agency (UNAIDS) issued a statement opposing a similar …

Kampala — A major step toward strengthening healthcare access and human rights within Uganda’s Criminal Justice System was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of the Health Rights Committee and the launch of its Terms of Reference by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at Protea Skyz Hotel in Kampala. Members of the Committee The newly constituted Committee brings together top leadership …

Political fireworks have erupted from the hills of Mitooma after the district’s incoming boss launched a blistering attack on the current leadership following the dramatic arrest of several top officials over corruption allegations. The outspoken Mitooma LC5 Chairperson-elect, Alex Okanga Karitundu, did not mince words as he accused the district’s current political leadership of failing to stop a growing corruption …

The Jane Frances Abodo, Principal Judge of Judiciary of Uganda, yesterday held a meeting with members of the Executive and Secretariat of the Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA) at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala. Principal judge and UJOA President Olive Kazaarwe The meeting focused on leadership development, staff welfare, and strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary administration and judicial officers. Justice …

MASAKA, Uganda: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday met leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) from Greater Masaka at State Lodge in Masaka, urging them to focus on addressing the real challenges affecting citizens and expose corruption at the local level. During the meeting organised by Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament-elect Justine Nameere, the President criticised some leaders …

Security leaders and local authorities in Ibanda District have agreed on a series of measures aimed at addressing persistent security challenges, particularly cattle theft and other crimes affecting livelihoods in the area. The resolutions were reached during a comprehensive security meeting chaired by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Bamunoba Ubaldo, the Chief Political Commissar, held on Monday at the …

Mukono– Leaders in Mukono District have intensified efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) affecting children, with district officials calling for stronger community involvement to break the silence surrounding abuse and early pregnancies among school-going girls. The renewed campaign was highlighted during a stakeholders’ meeting that brought together district leaders, development partners, and education officials to discuss findings from …

Leaders and residents in Mukono District have been urged to take a proactive role in protecting wetlands and conserving natural resources as human activities continue to degrade protected wetland areas. The appeal was made on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, during an environmental conservation training held in Kyetume Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county. The training was organized by the Mukono District Natural Resources …

Post Views: 2 By Andama mosesIn Masindiwww.mknewslink.com——Security in Masindi district and Bunyoro sugar cane union have failed to reach a conclusion on the relocation of weigh bridges that were uprooted by officials from ministry of trade industry and cooperatives. The weigh bridges at Rukondua village in Bujeje county, Bikonzi subcounty and Kihande in Masindi Municipality managed by the union …