By Kayiira Jackson Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School will once again lock horns with hosts Nkoma Secondary School in the girls’ football final of the UMEA Solidarity Games, setting up a repeat of last year’s showdown. The highly anticipated final is slated for Monday morning, April 6, at Mbale City Stadium, with Kawempe eyeing yet another successful title defence. …
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A new proposed law in Uganda, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is generating serious political debate after reports that it could criminalize opposition leaders, diaspora activism, and international lobbying. The bill, reportedly backed by President Yoweri Museveni’s government, introduces strict regulations on foreign influence, foreign funding, and political activity linked to Ugandans living abroad. Critics say the law is …
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A new proposed law in Uganda, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is generating serious political debate after reports that it could criminalize opposition leaders, diaspora activism, and international lobbying. The bill, reportedly backed by President Yoweri Museveni’s government, introduces strict regulations on foreign influence, foreign funding, and political activity linked to Ugandans living abroad. Critics say the law is …
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A shocking Auditor General’s report has blown the lid off years of chronic mismanagement, weak oversight, and questionable financial handling at Uganda Livestock Industries Limited (ULI), painting a grim picture of a once-strategic national asset now plagued by inefficiency, neglect, and systemic failures. Despite receiving an “Unqualified Opinion” for FY 2023/2024, the underlying findings read like a catalogue of institutional …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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