Community

56% of Married Women in Uganda Endure Gender-Based Violence, Report Reveals

KAMPALA, UGANDA – A staggering 56% of married Ugandan women aged 15–39 have experienced gender-based violence (GBV), according to a Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) report released this week, with officials warning that cultural norms and weak legal enforcement perpetuate the crisis.

March 13, 2025

Community

Drama As Dr Okune Is Sworn In As New Lango Paramount Chief

In a historic event held on February 5, 2025, at Lira High Court, Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune was officially sworn in as the Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci) of Lango, marking a pivotal moment for the Lango Cultural Institution. His swearing-in

February 6, 2025

Community

Why Dr Sudhir Ruparelia is Still Uganda’s Richest and Big-hearted Billionaire

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is arguably Uganda’s richest man and one of East Africa’s wealthiest businessmen. His Ruparelia Group comprises over 28 companies and has tentacles in real estate, financial services, education services, hospitality, horticulture, media/broadcasting, and most recently, labour externalisation. But he

February 4, 2025

Community

Why Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia was awarded Order of the Crested Crane Medal

City businessman and philanthropist Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, were among the top awardees of nationalmedals on the 39th NRM/A Victory Day Anniversary Celebrations in Mubende. Dr. Sudhir was awarded the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer)

February 2, 2025

Community·Health

PS Dr Atwine Sacks Fort Portal Hospital Director Dr Adeku Over Singer Kigambo’s Death

The Ministry of Health has dismissed Dr. Alex Adaku, the director of Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, following public outrage over the alleged neglect that led to the death of Moses Kigambo Araali, a local artist. Araali reportedly collapsed and died at

January 11, 2025

Community

Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, Husband To ICT Minister, Set To Be Laid to Rest On Monday

Uganda is in mourning following the death of Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, husband to Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, State Minister for ICT and National Guidance. A revered figure in engineering, education, and community development, Daniel passed away on December 20, 2024, at 89

December 22, 2024

Community

Uganda’s Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo, and Kenneth Ayebare Elected to EABC Leadership

Uganda’s Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo, and Kenneth Ayebare have been elected to key positions in the East African Business Council (EABC). This occurred during the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on December 13, 2024, in Arusha, Tanzania. Simon Kaheru

December 14, 2024

Community

Exiled Journalist Deogratius Scoops Prestigious Media Support Award In Canada

The Ugandan-born journalist Male Deogratius, famously known as Omusawo Tintah, has been awarded the prestigious Media Support Award of Excellence by African Descent Ontario. The ceremony, held on November 30, 2024, in Ontario, Canada, recognized his remarkable dedication to advocating for human

December 4, 2024

Community

ULS President Ssemakadde Writes Open Letter To Chief Justice, Calling For Judicial Reform

In a powerful open letter, Isaac K. Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has called on the Chief Justice, Hon. Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, to take immediate action to address what he describes as a “judicial crisis” in Uganda. The letter,

November 29, 2024

Community

Namayingo Residents Ask Amb.Barbara Nekesa To Seek Presidential Intervention On Gold Mining Challenges

Community leaders and youth in Namayingo District have called on Ambassador Barbara Nekesa Oundo, the National Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), to present their grievances to President Yoweri Museveni. The residents raised concerns about the ongoing restrictions on access to

November 24, 2024

Big Story·Community·Religion

Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA): The Manifestation of Divine Attributes and Light in Society

By: Dr. Faezeh Azimzadeh Ardabili The Ahl al-Bayt (AS), including Hazrat Zahra, are enlightened personalities and among the first creations of God. As Imam Reza (AS) stated, “The first thing that God Almighty created was our souls.” This soul is the one

November 13, 2024

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