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FDC members recount stories of torture after arrest in Kenya

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- Thirty-six members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction yesterday shared harrowing experiences of how they were reportedly abducted from Kisumu, Kenya, and later... Read More


State opposes bail for father accused of defiling stepdaughter

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has objected to the temporary release of a father accused of defiling his stepdaughter. The DPP raised five grounds why he is opposing the... Read More


VP Alupo hails Catholic Church for poverty alleviation programmes

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- Vice President Jessica Alupo has attributed the socio-economic progress that the country currently commands to the backing of the Catholic Church which has mobilised the people to s... Read More


Shoe hawker remanded over 'demeaning' Museveni, Muhoozi, Speaker Amon

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- A 27-year-old second-hand shoe hawker, Mr Juma Musuuza aka Madubarah has become the fifth Ugandan TikToker to be remanded to prison by Entebbe Chief Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis... Read More


One final push for Uganda Cranes

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- A match ago, Uganda had all the power to end top of Group K of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. But after the 2-0 home defeat to a country they have never beaten, anywher... Read More


Do not worry about Coffee Bill, Tayebwa tells farmers

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has asked Ugandans to focus on producing better quality coffee, and not the Coffee Bill that was recently passed in Parliament. ... Read More


Parents of premature babies deserve longer leave days

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- As Uganda joined the global community in commemorating World Prematurity Day on Sunday, parents of premature babies made a heartfelt appeal to the government to extend maternity and... Read More


False rape accusations are incredibly damaging

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- It makes me angry that some women lie about a serious issue such as domestic assault or rape. It also amazes me that some people do not understand or refuse to acknowledge that some... Read More


Rethink cultural norms that strangle, stigmatise men

Uganda, Nov. 19 -- The 2024 International Men's Day offers us an opportunity to once again turn our attention towards men by recognising and celebrating their contributions to their families, communit... Read More


Renowned educationist Lufaafa leaves lasting legacy in Busoga sub-region

Uganda, Nov. 18 -- Two years ago, Mr Reuben Lufaafa, a distinguished educationist in Busoga sub-region, retired from civil service after 34 years of dedicated service as a secondary school headteacher... Read More