Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule
An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.De...
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Killer husband walked around with 17-year-old wife's head and is 'forgiven' by her parents
Mona Heydari, 17, was dragged from a car outside her family home and beheaded by her husband Sajjad Heydari and his brother Heydar in Ahvaz, the capital of the southweste...
Call to Action: Religious Leaders and SRHR in Uganda
In Uganda, conversations regarding Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) remains a significant challenge, particularly among young men and women.Many young people...
Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He...
Stecia Mayanja Speaks Out: I’m Not Against Bobi Wine – We’re Both Fighting Museveni
Popular singer-turned-political activist Hajjat Stecia Mayanja has spoken out to clarify her political position, addressing widespread speculation that she is at odds wit...
President Kaguta Museveni : Justice Minister Nobert Mao Is Nothing Without Me
The President of Uganda, His Excellency, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon Ugandans to vote for him in the 2026 Presidential elections.The President who was speaking...
Kenya Law Society, Civil Society Condemn Communications Authority’s Ban on Gen Z Protest Media Coverage
The Law Society of Kenya and leading human rights organisations have slammed the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) over a directive banning live coverage of the Gen...
High Court Orders Release of Eron Kiiza’s Passport in Contempt Case
The High Court in Kampala has ordered the immediate release of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza’s passport, which had been retained as a bail condition following his pros...
ULS Petitions Human Rights Commission Over Continued Military Trials of Civilians
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) over the government’s continued defiance of a Supreme Court order halting the tria...
“This Is Madness” – Gov’t Furious as Besigye Set to Be Nominated From a Prison Cell
In a move that could reshape Uganda’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 General Election, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has officially opened the door for...