Uganda faces calls to reject ‘appalling’ anti-LGBTQ bill
The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday for Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to reject what has been labelled an “appalling” anti-gay bill. Ugandan lawmakers approved the Anti-Homosexuality Act late on Tuesday after a chaotic near seven-hour session, ordering harsh penalties for anyone who engages in same-sex activity. Homosexuality was already illegal in […]
US offers over Ksh600M bounty for the arrest of Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony
The US through the War Crimes Rewards Program has issued a USD5 million (Ksh609 million) bounty on any information that will lead to the arrest of Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. In a statement through their Twitter account, US said that the fugitive was wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity. “Joseph Kony is wanted […]
11 children killed in fire at Uganda’s school for the blind
Police in Mukono are investigating a fire outbreak that killed 11 people at Salama School for the Blind in Luga Village, Ntanzi Parish, Mukono District, in the wee hours of Tuesday. According to a statement released by ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, the cause of the fire is yet to be […]
Uganda cautioned about high fertility rate
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged the government of Uganda to put in place mechanisms that can reduce the impact of the high fertility rate among adolescent girls in the country. While addressing journalists ahead of celebrations to mark the milestone of the world reaching eight billion people, Mary Othieno—the UNFPA country representative—said […]
Museveni promotes son Muhoozi to General
Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promoted his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba to the rank of General. Reports show that Muhoozi, who previously served as Chief of Land Forces, will be replaced by Maj Gen Muhanga Kanyanja. He will, however, retain his position as Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations. Muhoozi sparks Twitter storm […]
Ugandan gov’t distances itself from Museveni son’s war tweets
The Ugandan government has distanced itself from controversial remarks made by Uganda’s commander of the land forces of the Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) Muhoozi Kainerubaga that have since sparked a storm on social media. Kainerubaga, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, on Monday, October 3, angered Kenyans after comments that he would […]
Former Uganda Security Minister Elly Tumwiine dies in Kenya, Museveni mourns him
Former Uganda Minister for Security General (Rtd) Elly Tumwiine has died while receiving treatment in Nairobi, Kenya. In a statement on Thursday, August 25, 2022, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni said that he died at 5.46am at the age of 68. Tumwiine succumbed to lung cancer, according to Museveni. “With deep sorrow, I announce the death […]