Kenya makes u-turn on abortion
Nairobi — Kenya’s Court of Appeal has overturned a landmark 2022 High Court decision that had recognised access to abortion as a constitutional right, in a ruling that has reignited…
Fibroids: silent killer that took MP Nakimuli
Kampala — The death of Kalangala District Woman MP Helen Nakimuli has reignited national concern over uterine fibroids, a common but often overlooked health condition affecting thousands of Ugandan women.…
Parliament rejects taxing ‘kyeyo’ earnings
Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad. Parliament sitting on Thursday,…
Halimah Nakaayi secures bronze in Nairobi
Uganda’s Halimah Nakaayi delivered a strong and composed performance to finish third in a highly competitive women’s 1500 metres race at the Kip Keino Classic, highlighting her growing form on…
Bobi Wine to speak at Harvard and Howard on African Democracy
KAMPALA — Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is set to deliver public lectures at Harvard University and Howard University this week, where he will speak…
