Police officers at the entrance to National Unity Platform headquarters in Kampala in 2021. Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty ImagesUganda’s police have long faced criticism for politically charged interventions. These include episodes in which lethal force has been used in ways tha
Research shows Uganda’s police operate as a pillar of the ruling NRM, shaping campaigns, suppressing opposition and mobilising youth ahead of the 2026 elections, raising concerns over partisan policing.How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections
Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against InactionUNAIDS Executive Director Winnie ByanyimaBrasilia, Brazil — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has issued a stark warning that the global fight against HIV/AIDS is at a critical juncture, cautioning that
Uganda has imposed immediate restrictions on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices, according to an internal memorandum issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).In a notice dated Dec. 19 and addressed to all cus
According to the directive, all prison officers are required to remain fully alert and vigilant at all times, with routine patrols to be conducted both within and around prison facilities and staff barracks to prevent any security breaches.The Uganda Prisons Service has declared a Standby
Parliament of Uganda has registered emphatic performances in men and women’s athletics, basketball and volleyball putting the legislature top of the table standings in the ongoing EAC inter-parliamentary games.In the men’s basketball final played in L
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) on Wednesday convened a baraza with Mbarara City leaders, market vendors and their representatives in a bid to resolve longstanding concerns affecting operations at Mbarara Central Market.The engagement brought together the Mbarara City South D
Hon Peter MpakaMbarara City politics has taken a dramatic turn after Hon. Peter Mpaka announced his withdrawal from the Mbarara City North Member of Parliament race and officially quit the National Unity Platform (NUP), citing the party’s failure to provide the logistical support it prom
A Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap for Agriculture, being developed by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is expected to be completed by end-September 2026.New roadmap to drive grow
Let's know the 5 clear vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms in fingers. Learn how tingling, numbness, and a weak grip signal your body needs more B12.One of the most significant vitamins that your body needs is vitamin B12, and many individuals lack it. It is crucial in the making of red blood
