At least 32 men have written to the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control –DCIC demanding the cancelation of children’s passports after DNA testing has shown they are not the biological fathers. Simon Peter Mundeyi, the Ministry of Internal Affairs spokesperson, said the men whose details they have decided to keep confidential applied and acquired passports…
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US updates travel advice due to Uganda’s Anti-LGBT law as American Pastors Curse Politicians for Imposing Evil on poor countries.
The United States has updated its travel advice for Uganda, following the promulgation in May of the “Anti-Homosexuality Law 2023”, considered to be one of the most repressive in the world, according to a note published Monday evening by the State Department. The law provides for heavy penalties for people who have homosexual relations and…
Ban on charcoal-making disrupts lucrative but destructive business
According to a 2018 report by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, reliance on charcoal or firewood is highest in Africa and Asia, with some African cities almost entirely dependent on charcoal for cooking. Some 25% to 35% of climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions come from so-called biomass burning, which also includes seasonal fires intentionally set…
What M7 Said at 2023 State of the Nation Address
By Kenneth Kazibwe President Museveni has assured Ugandans and investors that the country is safe, away from fears of increased gun violence. “Despite the recent isolated incidents of misuse of firearms, I wish to assure Ugandans and investors that Uganda is a secure and peaceful country,” Museveni said while dlievering the state of the nation…
Ugandan Ghetto Kids’ Remarkable Journey to Stardom
There is no doubt that Ghetto Kids have taken the world by storm after reaching the grand finale of the hit UK television show Britain’s Got Talent. Although they bowed out, their performance was a further step in proving their lives are “changing for the good.” The dance troupe inspired many with their talent, vibrant smiles, energetic…
Ugandan comedian and former Member of Parliament Kato Lubwama passes on
Former Rubaga South Member of Parliament Kato Lubwama is dead. Lubwama reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a medical facility. Lubwama’s death was first announced by business associate and events promoter Andrew Mukasa alias Bajjo Events. The former MP allegedly succumbed to complications resulting from his long standing heart condition…
3 Million Pilgrims Attended This Year’s Martyrs Day Celebrations At Namugongo
Uganda Police have described as successful, this year’s martyrs day celebrations held at Namugongo. Addressing journalists on Monday, police spokesperson, Fred Enanga hailed the role played by the joint security agencies in securing the celebrations where over three million pilgrims gathered. “The celebrations from a security point of view were peaceful, safe and secure. Over…
Uganda rolls out mass vaccination against Yellow Fever
The government has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever disease in the country. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that the exercise will be carried out in three phases ending next year. She noted that all the preparations including procurement of vaccines, creating awareness…
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