Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography
Tanzania has decided to block access to social media platform X because it allows pornographic content to be shared, the information minister has said.The content was con...
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NUDIPU, Women Media Advocates Demand Authentic Disability Representation in Politics
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), in partnership with the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), has urged electoral bodies to ensure th...
High Court Halts Changes in UMSC Leadership Amid Legal Dispute
The High Court in Kampala has issued an interim order directing all parties involved in a legal dispute concerning the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) to maintain th...
Besigye Denied Mandatory Bail as Magistrate Refers Case to High Court
Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Ronald Lutale, referring the matte...
Legislators Raise Alarm Over Police Land Scandal
Police officers across the country could soon face displacement and potential homelessness following revelations by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament that...
NUP Faults Parliament Over 'Rushed' UPDF Amendment Bill Process
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has criticised Parliament for what it calls a rushed and exclusionary process in handling the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPD...
Equal Opportunities Commission Calls for Electoral Reforms Amid Rights Concerns
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has raised concerns over violations of electoral rights and called for urgent reforms to ensure inclusive and fair elections in U...
Akena slams Museveni over controversial UPDF Amendment Bill, warns of 'Military takeover'
Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has condemned the government over the proposed Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 20...
Parliament Faces Backlash Over Rushed Scrutiny of Contentious UPDF Bill
Parliament is under mounting pressure following a heated joint committee session where MPs voiced strong opposition to the hurried scrutiny of a newly introduced, 144-pag...
Controversial Military Bill Sparks Fears of Civilian Trials
A contentious 143-page bill, the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to be tabled in the Ugandan parliament today by Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth...