The State has asked the High Court sitting in Masaka to adjourn proceedings in the money laundering case against Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira to February 4, 2026, citing the need for additional time to file key affidavits. Appearing before the court, Principal State Attorney Betty Karungi Gafabusa told the court that the prosecution requires affidavits…
President Yoweri Museveni has filed a formal response in the Supreme Court, asking for the dismissal of a petition challenging the outcome of the 2026 presidential election lodged by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante. In his response, submitted through his lawyers Anthony Bazira and Usaama Sebuufu, President Museveni rejects all allegations raised in the petition…
Kenya has rolled out a five-year National Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan aimed at safeguarding girls and women from cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in the country. The strategy aligns Kenya with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) global 90-70-90 targets for 2030 to eliminate cervical cancer as a…
Ugandan authorities have announced the lifting of social media restrictions following the conclusion of the country’s electoral season, marking a return to normal online activity after weeks of heightened controls. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who confirmed that access to social media platforms had…
The government of Uganda has dismissed claims that National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is under threat, saying there is no reason for him to remain in hiding. Speaking on behalf of the government, Information and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi said Bobi Wine is not being pursued by…