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OPEN LETTER: The Proposed Extradition of Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the U.S. is fraud 

By Mr. Taremwa Barnabas Bwaniaga, influential commercial farmer/rancher, businessman, Gen Salim Saleh's brother-in-law, 5th July 2026. The Proposed Extradition of Mr. Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the United States is...

Pride Month 2026: 40 Africans who changed queer history

Credit - Minority Africa.  From a 17th-century Angolan queen to a Ghanaian musician in exile, this June, we’re...

Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Wangadya Warns President Museveni to Respect the Commission Amid Corruption Allegations 

The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC, Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya has publicly criticized President Yoweri Museveni for appointing what...

Stench of Corruption At Parliament: Communications & Public Affairs Director Chris Obore & Others Arrested 

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded seven employees of Parliament to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026,...

UGANDA: Danish Environmental Journalist & Researcher Klaus Thymann Arrested

Danish environmental journalist, explorer and researcher Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Kampala,Uganda over allegations linked to his...

Jacob Zuma pursuing private prosecution against prosecutor,returns to court in May

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA. Former South African President Jacob Zuma is pursuing private prosecution proceedings to remove the lead prosecutor in an arms deal corruption...

WHO OWNS STALLS & LOCK-UPS IN THE NEW MBARARA CENTRAL MARKET? Commercial officers interdicted 

“How will I put my basin of tomatoes on these stalls?” – concerned female vendor. All is not well in the newly constructed Mbarara Central...

SHOCKING: How prominent lawyer Aguma Robert’s close friend planned his murder in a multi-million Gold Deal

“Friendship & money: Oil & water.” - Mario Francis Puzo (RIP) American journalist & author. The flying squad department of police have arrested a local...

Karamoja & cattle rustling: Security operations or massacres?

Human rights activists, politicians and concerned citizens have "quickly" come out to condemn the killings in Karamoja,northeastern Uganda amidst operations by Uganda People's Defence...

IN-DEPTH: Defiled for Ugx5000

In this story, Aaron Ainomugisha investigated how "Young girls working as barmaids were sexually abused during COVID-19 lockdown". Some being those who were previously...