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Activists push for non-custodial alternatives for minor offenses

Activists push for non-custodial alternatives for minor offenses

Human rights activists have called for the implementation of non-custodial sentences to address Uganda’s prison congestion. The Commissioner of Prisons, Mr Apollo Baker Asinga, noted that between 2014 and 2015, the total prison population was about 42,619, but this number has since inc

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Govt sued for putting law books behind paywall

Govt sued for putting law books behind paywall

Uganda Law Reform Commission has been sued for allegedly subjecting access to laws of Uganda to only purchased subscription and paid-up platforms. A group of thirteen lawyers yesterday filed a case before the High Court in Kampala challenging the Law Reform Commission's decision to ventu

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Cheptegei was killed despite her efforts to protect herself

Cheptegei was killed despite her efforts to protect herself

On the morning of Sunday Sept. 1, Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was preparing to go to church from her home in the highlands of western Kenya. Her ex-boyfriend called a friend of his to ask if he could borrow a lighter.

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Harvey Weinstein Rushed to Hospital for Emergency Heart Surgery from New York Jail

Harvey Weinstein Rushed to Hospital for Emergency Heart Surgery from New York Jail

Former Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, has been rushed from a New York City jail to a hospital for emergency heart surgery.“Mr. Weinstein was rushed to Bellevue Hospital last night due to several medical c

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Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

An artist’s rendering of the Forbes International Tower.Photo: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectureForbes is set to construct a 50-storey hydrogen-powered building in Egypt, the first of its kind in Africa. This groundbreaking pr

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Museveni to courts: No bail for corruption suspects

Museveni to courts: No bail for corruption suspects

President Museveni has asked the judiciary to include corruption on the list of unbailable cases“We should easily defeat the corruption. The only support we need from the judiciary is no bail for those accused of murder, treason, terrorism, rape, defile

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Decoding Speaker Among’s remarks

Decoding Speaker Among’s remarks

In an emotional tone as she presided over the launch of the Parliamentary Forum to End Child Marriages and Teenage Pregnancies at Parliament last week, Speaker Anita Annet Among, who doubles as the Bukedea District Woman MP, sent a stern warning to whoever dares

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Bruno K denies stealing from Jalia Walda

Bruno K denies stealing from Jalia Walda

Just days after releasing a praise song about her, Bruno K and businesswoman Jalia Walda are not seeing eye to eye.Bruno K and Jalia WaldaThe two over the weekend took to social media to call each other out, following a money-related misunderstandi

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Prince Harry and Meghan face cannabis hell as Montecito mansion hit with 'ungodly stink'

Prince Harry and Meghan face cannabis hell as Montecito mansion hit with 'ungodly stink'

The California neighbourhood where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live is facing a 'jaw-clamping stench' caused by the production of cannabis in nearby farms, a resident has claimedPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a foul odour in their neighbourh

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50 Cent slams Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ apology video after shocking Cassie hotel footage

50 Cent slams Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ apology video after shocking Cassie hotel footage

‘This is not going to work,’ the rapper saidRapper 50 Cent has criticised Sean “Diddy“ Combs’ apology video, which he posted on social

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