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...
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Teenager arrested after aborting twins
Police in the Kiira region have confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old girl from Budondo Ward in Jinja City for allegedly procuring an abortion. The juvenile suspect is cu...
70-Year-Old LC1 Chairperson Arrested for Defiling 13-Year-Old Pupil
A 70-year-old LC1 Chairperson in Obongi has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old primary school pupil. Kasim Muhamad Izaruku, the LC1 Chairperson of Longa C...
Travelers Feel Frustrated as Hidden Fees and Policies Overwhelm Booking Experience
In the fast-paced world of travel, booking trips has become more frustrating than ever for many travelers. Navigating Hidden Fees Travelers are increasingly feeling overw...
Tanzania leads Africa in 2024 global cybersecurity rankings
Tanzania has been ranked first in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa for its leadership in cybersecurity, according to the 2024 Global Cyber Security Index (GCI). The E...
PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence
The death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was doused in petrol and set ablaze by her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, has renewed questions on governmentâ...
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 law...
Retired Varsity Lecturer Petitions CDF Muhoozi As ‘Rogue SFC General’ Grabs His Farm
In yet another horrifying story, a helpless retired University Lecturer has sought the intervention of the Uganda Peaples Defence Force (UPDF) Commander, General Muhoozi...
Uganda-Kenyan border villages fuel new FGM
Uganda – Kenya border villages in Karamoja and Sebei Sub-regions are still the hotspots where girls and women are being mutilated, Monitor has learnt. The Female Genit...
PRIMENation left guessing on new Central Bank Governor for 970 days
The absence of a substantive Central Bank governor – a key figure in managing the economy – robs the country of much-needed expertise, experts have said. The positi...