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Jinja -The High Court in Jinja has awarded Shs190 million in damages to a man who was wrongly diagnosed with HIV and placed on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for seven years. Wooden Gavel In her landmark judgment, Justice Joanita Bashara ruled in favour of Mr Wetaka John in a suit against The AIDS Support Organization (TASO), holding that the institution negligently …

By the Torch Reporter, Thousands of Catholic faithful on Tuesday gathered at Kigungu in Entebbe to commemorate 147 years since the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries in Uganda, a historic moment that laid the foundation for the growth of the Catholic faith in the country. The annual pilgrimage, organised within the Archdiocese of Kampala, marks the arrival of pioneer …

The Cameroonian law transforms intimate choices into criminal offenses. Flag of Cameroon COMMENTARY Ten years after its re-adoption and re-numbering in 2016, Article 347-1 of Cameroon’s Penal Code continues to shatter the trajectories of  human lives and condemns the LGBTI community to systemic marginalization. By criminalizing same-sex sexual relations, it has created a lasting divide between national legislation and universal …

Post Views: 11 By Andama mosesin masindiwww.mknewslink.com—- Zaina Katusiime, a 43-year-old resident of Kijura North cell in Masindi Municipality, is in profound pain and despair after spending two years dependent on oxygen, with no immediate hope for recovery. Katusiime was diagnosed with Intestinal Lung Disease (ILD) in 2024 at Mulago National Specialized Hospital, following a referral from Hoima Regional …

Kampala- With  just one day to the New Year 2026, the Uganda Police Force has issued tough guidelines governing fireworks displays and public celebrations, while extending wishes of peace, joy and unity to Ugandans during the festive season. Fireworks (Courtesy photo) Police reminded the public that on 15th December 2025, guidelines were already issued for organizing entertainment events, shows and …

KAMPALA– With grateful hearts, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and its stakeholders gathered yesterday, December 22, 2025, at Kampala Serena Hotel, to celebrate a meaningful Thanksgiving and Recognition Ceremony, giving thanks and praise for various blessings and honoring dedication, service, and excellence. Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo receiving an award from Deputy Chief Justice emeritus Richard …

Three months after the West African nation of Burkina Faso enacted a law against gay sex, it military-dominated government has sentenced the first man for violating that law and sentenced him to two years in prison. By Melanie Nathan The African Human Rights Coalition (AHRC) has received confirmation of a case in Burkina Faso in which a foreign national was convicted …

Pepsi University Football League: Four Years of Frustration,UNIK Management Urged to Step Up After Another Humiliating Defeat | Voice of Bugerere Home Sports Pepsi University Football League: Four Years of Frustration,UNIK Management Urged to Step Up After Another Humiliating Defeat

A 48-year-old Ugandan man, Charles Isabirye, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison in the United Kingdom after being found guilty of raping two Ugandan women he lured into the country with false promises of work and accommodation, according to BBC reports. Leicestershire Police said Isabirye brought the two women from Uganda to the UK, promising them jobs and …

OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON By Asobotazeh Clovis Date: October 20 2025 Advertisements I write this not to insult but to awaken the hearts of those who still believe Cameroon can rise again. For 43 years, we’ve waited hoped and endured It’s time to speak with honesty and courage. Here’s my open letter to the …