NGO Demands Legal Access, Release of Maid Detained in Syria
A migrant rights organisation has petitioned Syrian authorities to grant legal access, halt prosecution, and secure the release and repatriation of a Ugandan housemaid de...
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Visa Misuse by a Few Ugandans Tightens U.S. Scrutiny, Embassy Warns
The United States Embassy in Kampala has raised concern over what it describes as misuse of U.S. visas by a small number of Ugandans — a trend officials say is com...
Refugee Processing on Hold, Immigrant Visas Handled in Nairobi as U.S Clarifies Policy Scope
The United States Embassy in Kampala has clarified that certain visa categories are either processed outside Uganda or currently paused, underscoring the global scope of...
Sam Mugumya Languishing in a Safe House
NUP’s abducted and returned supporter, Raymond Asiku, claimed he found missing political activist Sam Mugumya in one of the safe houses where he had been held. Acc...
Ugandan Workers Abroad Face Scrutiny After Kadaama Maid Allegedly Kills Boss in Syria
Syria—Damascus was still asleep when horror struck the home of legendary Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, the woman millions knew as Umm Zaki. At around 5:00 a.m. las...
Besigye’s son speaks on father’s imprisonment, health situation
Adam Ampa Besigye has appealed for detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye to be granted immediate independent medical care, citing fears for his safety.Adam Ampa Besigy...
Africa Catholic body urges govt to free Masaka priest
A continental network of Catholic scholars, leaders, and advocates of pastoral ministry and church studies has asked the government to immediately release detained Masaka...
Muturi Warns Ruto: Any Attack on Opposition Will Trigger Widespread Protests
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, saying the opposition will pursue legal action and mass protests if the Head o...
Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete Appropriation
Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete AppropriationParliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/2...
Sarah Bireete granted Shs.1m cash Bail
Human rights lawyer and civic activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has been granted bail, weeks after her...