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Ebola, Governance and Regional Resilience: Why Uganda’s Response Matters Beyond Its Borders Kampala, Uganda —The confirmation of the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Uganda has once again placed East Africa at the centre of a global public health conversation one that extends far beyond disease containment and into questions of governance, institutional resilience, regional coordination, and public trust. Originating from neighbouring …

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has raised concerns over the appointment of justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as deputy chief justice and Agnes Alum as chief registrar of the judiciary. In a statement issued by ULS vice president Anthony Asiimwe, the lawyers’ body said the appointments were made while constitutional challenges regarding the legality of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) remain …

Civil Society Coalition Launches One Million Tree Campaign to Restore Eastern Uganda’s Forest Cover – The Voice Uganda HomeMainCivil Society Coalition Launches One Million Tree Campaign to Restore Eastern Uganda’s Forest Cover , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/04/civil-society-coalition-launches-one-million-tree-campaign-to-restore-eastern-ugandas-forest-cover/

By Alexander LuyimaApril 9, 2026 The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly criticized remarks made by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni regarding the disputed Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, describing them as unconstitutional and a direct intrusion into Uganda’s electoral and judicial processes.In a statement released on April 9, the ULS raised concern over comments made during the National Resistance …

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 …

Mukono– The Technical team for Mukono District Local Government, Mukono Municipality together with the Office of the Resident District Commissioner hosted the Muslim community for a Ramadan Dua and Iftar (breaking of the fast) ceremony aimed at strengthening unity, faith, and cooperation among people in the district. Some of the Moslems who turnned for the Dinner. While welcoming guests and …

Kampala– The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of police personnel deployed at the Magere residence of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, citing continued defiance of a High Court order. Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi wine (courtesy photo) In the letter signed by Anthony Asiimwe, ULS Vice President, addressed to the Uganda …

KAMPALA — Uganda’s government suspended seven prominent human rights organizations six days before the January 15 presidential election, escalating a systematic crackdown on civil society amid heightened political tensions. The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations revoked the operating permits of the groups on January 9, citing vaguely worded allegations that their activities were “prejudicial to the security and laws of …

Kampala– The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw corruption-related charges against three National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislators, describing the move as troubling and demanding public accountability. The three Legislators during their trial at the Anti Corruption Division of High Court. (Courtesy photo) The charges were dropped on Tuesday through …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has publicly condemned the recent arrest of prominent civil society leader Dr. Sarah Bireete, framing it as part of a systematic campaign of state repression against critics ahead of Uganda’s election cycles. In a statement posted on his social media platforms, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president alleged a recurring pattern …