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Proposed bill would have reiterated Uganda’s homophobic laws Ugandan member of parliament Anna Adeke introduced the proposed Sexual Offences Bill, which has now been withdrawn from consideration. (Photo courtesy of Ugandan Parliament)The Parliament of Uganda has decided to do away with the proposed Sexual Offences Bill after 10 years of failed attempts to have it enacted.The bill had sought to …

Uganda has called for the establishment of a regional framework to harmonise gaming standards across East Africa as regulators contend with the growing complexity of a fast-evolving digital industry.The chief executive officer of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, Denis Mudene, proposed the creation of an East African Gaming Regulators Forum to strengthen coordination, promote responsible gaming and improve …

International dancehall and reggae star Spice has named a Southern White Rhino after herself and donated approximately shs37 million (USD 10,000) to support Uganda’s national rhino conservation programme during a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The visit, organised by the Uganda Tourism Board ahead of Spice’s maiden concert in Uganda scheduled for May 9 at Lugogo Cricket Oval, formed part …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic relations and commitment to deeper strategic cooperation following a high-level bilateral meeting between Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar, and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Russian Federation to Uganda, Mr. Sergey Lobanov.   The meeting, held in Kampala, reflected the continued momentum in …

The police have arrested two people, including a teenager, in connection with the recent break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala and the theft of seven high-end laptops.19-year-old Boaz Kule, a resident of Wabigalo and his alleged accomplice, Ramadhan Kabuye, also known as Rhama, a resident of Nsambya Zone C in Makindye Division, according to police spokesperson Kituuma …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda and France are intensifying diplomatic and economic engagement ahead of the upcoming Africa-Forward Summit, with officials from both countries describing the gathering as a defining moment in the evolution of Africa-Europe partnerships. Scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, the summit will, for the first time since its inception in 2017, be hosted in an English-speaking African …

Leading Contractor Springwood Capital Commends Gov’t on Mineral Markets and Buying Centres Regulations, 2026 – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessLeading Contractor Springwood Capital Commends Gov’t on Mineral Markets and Buying Centres Regulations, 2026 , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/08/leading-contractor-springwood-capital-commends-govt-on-mineral-markets-and-buying-centres-regulations-2026/

Mugisha and other suspects Ugandan authorities have arrested a suspected international fugitive identified as Keith Mugisha, also known as “King Keith,” following an intelligence-led operation supported by global law enforcement networks. × According to Ministry of Internal Affairs Uganda spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi, the arrest was triggered by multiple reports from members of the public who had observed suspicious behaviour …

Mines Department Engages Stakeholders in Eastern Uganda on the Mineral Markets and Buying Centres Regulations 2026 – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessMines Department Engages Stakeholders in Eastern Uganda on the Mineral Markets and Buying Centres Regulations 2026 , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/08/mines-department-engages-stakeholders-in-eastern-uganda-on-the-mineral-markets-and-buying-centres-regulations-2026/

DGSM Engages Stakeholders in Eastern Uganda on the Mineral Markets and Buying Centres Regulations 2026 – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessDGSM Engages Stakeholders in Eastern Uganda on the Mineral Markets and Buying Centres Regulations 2026 , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/08/dgsm-engages-stakeholders-in-eastern-uganda-on-the-mineral-markets-and-buying-centres-regulations-2026/