NUDIPU Raises Alarm Over Able-Bodied Persons Standing for PWD Seats
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has raised a red flag over an emerging form of electoral fraud, where individuals without disabilities are false...
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US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire
The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza.The other 14 members voted in favour of the do...
Govt, UNHCR Warn of Refugee Funding Crisis as Support Operations Face Cuts
The government and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have issued a joint appeal to the international community amid worsening global funding shortages that threat...
ACTV, CAT Call for Torture-Free 2026 Elections Amid Rising Violence
The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), in partnership with the Coalition Against Torture (CAT), has urged political actors, securi...
'I Came Using Foot': Jesca Nabukeera’s Walk of Faith That Changed Her Life
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from across Uganda and even beyond walk long distances to Namugongo to participate in the Uganda Martyrs' Day celebrations.These journey...
Stanbic Launches New Mortgage Solution to Breaks Financing Barrier to Home Ownership
Stanbic Bank has introduced a preapproved mortgage financing solution that empowers existing clients with up to shs 500 million—without the need for the traditional loa...
ICC prosecutor Khan on leave amid sexual misconduct probe
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has stepped aside temporarily as an investigation by the United Nations into alleged sexual misconduct by...
Ndiga Clan Presses for Return of Fabled Buganda Warrior Kibuuka Omumbaale’s Remains
The Ndiga (Sheep) Clan has called on the central government to return the remains of legendary Buganda warrior Kibuuka Omumbaale, currently held at a government facility...
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, 2025, warnin...