Winnie Byanyima Urges International Attention on Dr. Besigye’s Detention, Decries Political Persecution
Dr. Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has expressed confidence in her safety in Kenya while condemning her husband's abduction and…
Speaker Among Pushes for Urgent Red Cross Law Reforms to Address Humanitarian Needs
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has urged the Uganda Red Cross Society to expedite amendments to the 1964 Red Cross Act, calling for collaboration with the Attorney General and Office…
Missing Hiker Found Alive After Five Weeks in Canadian Wilderness
Sam Benastick, a 20-year-old avid hiker, was found alive after surviving more than five weeks in the remote wilderness of British Columbia. He had been reported missing on 19 October…
Moana 2 Struggles to Match the Magic of the Original, Critics Say
By Nakiwala Barbra Eight years after Disney’s Moana became a global phenomenon, its sequel has arrived to mixed reviews. While the film reunites Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson)…
Alien Skin Released on Bail Amid Theft and Assault Charges, Faces Strict Court Conditions
Musician Patrick Mulwana, better known as Alien Skin, and his bodyguard Julius Mugabi, alias Julio, have been granted cash bail of UGX 1 million each by a Kampala court. The…
Sudhir Intervenes to End Kampala Parents School Strike, Secures Agreements for Teachers
A meeting chaired by Ruparelia Group Chairman Sudhir Ruparelia has successfully resolved the sit-down strike at Kampala Parents School, following a productive discussion with the school’s management, teachers, and the…
Lawmakers Clash Over HIV Clause in Sexual Offences Bill, Citing Stigma and Legal Complexities
Debate has emerged in Uganda’s Parliament over the inclusion of HIV-positive status as a ground for aggravated rape under the proposed Sexual Offences Bill, 2024. Legislators on the Joint Committee…
Standard Chartered to Exit Wealth and Retail Banking in Uganda After 112 Years
Standard Chartered Bank has announced its decision to exit its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business in Uganda, ending 112 years of operation in this segment. The move reflects the…
Bobi Wine Joins Global Leaders in Chile to Defend Democracy
National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has joined leaders and activists from across the globe in Santiago, Chile, to address threats to democracy. Posting…
Speaker Among Declares Bid for NRM National Vice Chairperson as Kadaga’s Position Hangs in Balance
Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among has officially announced her intention to contest for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Vice Chairperson (Female) position, a seat currently held…
