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Forceful, harmful circumcision is a violation of rights of the boy child

Uganda, May 8 -- Circumcision when done well, may not be bad. Many do it for religious, cultural and health reasons. It is also fine when others choose not to, it is their choice. We have long spoken... Read More


Why healthcare equity should be prioritised

Uganda, May 8 -- Celebrated on April 7, this year's World Health Day carried an imperative message of fostering health not as a privilege, but a right for all. Interestingly, it coincided with the Kab... Read More


Press freedom is key for good governance of oil, gas resources

Uganda, May 8 -- The media plays a crucial role in ensuring that Uganda's oil and gas resources are managed in the best way possible. The best way being that these resources create value for Uganda an... Read More


Ensure Vitol's scorecard makes for good reading

Uganda, May 8 -- The latest consumer price index (CPI) print indicates that energy, fuel and utilities inflation was, along with services inflation and food crops inflation, one of the key monthly inf... Read More


Govt to nurture men, women to embrace marriage

Uganda, May 8 -- The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) in partnership with the government has launched a drive to nurture young men and women to embrace marriage. The initiative comes after th... Read More


ICC to hire lawyer for LRA boss Kony

Uganda, May 8 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has put out an advert, calling for suitable persons to be hired as defence lawyer for wanted rebel leader Joseph Kony. The court registry in it... Read More


Karuma bridge closure: Passengers stranded as buses abandon alternative routes

Uganda, May 7 -- Hundreds of passengers were stranded in Karuma Town on Monday night as bus operators plying Kampala-Gulu Road abandoned the alternative routes proposed for heavy-traffic diversion fol... Read More


Tibihikirra-Kalyegira appointed new LDC director

Uganda, May 7 -- Dr Pamela Tibihikirra-Kalyegira has been appointed as the new director Law Development Centre (LDC) following the exit of Mr Frank Nigel Othembi who had been at the helm of the instit... Read More


We can't eject Museveni, says NUP leader after supporters injured in Busia fight

Uganda, May 7 -- With just over a year left to the 2026 General Elections, a senior member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) concedes it will be hard for them to unseat President Museveni. The Eas... Read More


Karuma Bridge registers low traffic after diversion

Uganda, May 7 -- The diversion of heavy-duty vehicles from the insecure Karuma Bridge has significantly cut down the volume of traffic over the bridge and neighbouring towns. The national roads agenc... Read More