Proposed NGO Funding Bill sparks concern over penalties and accountability
KAMPALA, UGANDA — A proposed law seeking to tighten regulation of foreign funding to non-governmental organizations is drawing growing scrutiny over its stringent penalties and potential impact on accountability. The…
Court battle looms over Muhwezi’s Rujumbura parliamentary victory
RUKUNGIRI, UGANDA — A legal challenge has been filed against the election of Security Minister Jim Muhwezi as Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, setting the stage for a closely…
Journalist remanded over false report on First Lady’s death
KAMPALA, UGANDA — A Ugandan journalist, Arnold Anthony Mukose, has been remanded to prison after being charged with allegedly spreading false information about the death of First Lady Janet Museveni.…
Police arrest key suspect in killing of HR officer
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Police in Kireka have arrested a woman believed to be the prime suspect in the killing of Moses Omaido, a senior human resource officer with the Local…
Uganda receives first U.S. deportees
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has received its first group of deportees from the United States under a controversial 2025 “Safe Third Country” agreement, marking a new phase in bilateral migration…
