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Civic Freedoms Under Pressure as NCHRD-U Launches 2024 Civic Space Index Report

Civic Freedoms Under Pressure as NCHRD-U Launches 2024 Civic Space Index Report

The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U) has officially launched its Civic Space Index Report 2024, warning of growing restrictions on fundamental freedoms and calling for urgent action to reverse the shrinking civic space in the country.Speaking during the launch

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Mounting fear, distrust push Ugandans away from civic engagement

Mounting fear, distrust push Ugandans away from civic engagement

Mounting fear and declining trust in political processes are driving Ugandans away from civic engagement, according to the newly released Civic Space Index Report 2024 by the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U).Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over in

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How To Verify If Your ID Is Linked To Other Mobile Numbers

How To Verify If Your ID Is Linked To Other Mobile Numbers

In Uganda today, your National Identification Number (NIN) plays a crucial role beyond just being a proof of identity.

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Government Issues Warning on Election Opinion Polls

Government Issues Warning on Election Opinion Polls

Opinion polls—conducted through field surveys, phone-ins, and online platforms—have become an integral feature of electoral cycles worldwide.In Uganda, these polls often aim to gauge candidate popularity and predict election outcomes.However, the Uganda Communications Commission

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UGX 2 Billion Gold Scam Rocks Uganda: Dutch Investor Defrauded, Gulu University Official Investigated

UGX 2 Billion Gold Scam Rocks Uganda: Dutch Investor Defrauded, Gulu University Official Investigated

State inquiry launched into fraudulent mining deal that duped Dutch investor, exposed systemic abuse in Uganda’s extractive sectorKotido, Uganda – A significant financial scandal involving an alleged UGX 2 billion go

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Parents Demand Transfer of Abela Primary Head Teacher Over UPE Fund Misuse

Parents Demand Transfer of Abela Primary Head Teacher Over UPE Fund Misuse

Parents at Abela Primary School in Getom Sub-county, Katakwi District, are demanding the immediate transfer of head teacher Isaiah Euchu over alleged mismanagement of Universal Primary Education (UPE) funds.On April 22, parents locked Euchu out of his office, accusing him

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Your Money Needs Discipline, Not Just Dreams

Your Money Needs Discipline, Not Just Dreams

There’s nothing worse than looking back at your life and realising you misused money that could have changed your future.Last week, we talked about giving your money a job. I hope your wallet had a productive week. But now, let’s talk about something even mor

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'National ID Will Be Required for All Services' - Museveni's Govt Announces

'National ID Will Be Required for All Services' - Museveni's Govt Announces

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that soon, Ugandans will be required to present their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to access all services, both public and private.This policy shift, which i

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Obua Reveals NRM Caucus Discussion with M7, Shrugs Off Kawempe Election Violence

Obua Reveals NRM Caucus Discussion with M7, Shrugs Off Kawempe Election Violence

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, met at State House on March 7, 2025, to discuss budget priorities for the 2025–2026 financial year, corruption, and the impact of USAID funding withdrawal.

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Kenya Orders TikTok to Remove Child Exploitative Content

Kenya Orders TikTok to Remove Child Exploitative Content

In 2023, the Kenyan government had already directed TikTok to enhance content moderation and establish a local office to oversee its operationsThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered TikTok to immediately remove all sexual content involving minors

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