The World AIDS Day theme for the year 2024 read aloud; “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”. This theme represents a renewed global commitment to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The goal is particularly pressing for Uganda’s fishing communities, where marginalized populations often face significant challenges, including stigma, violence, and limited access to crucial health services. These factors collectively heighten their vulnerability to HIV and AIDS. During my recent visit to Kigungu—a fishing community served by Family Medical Point (FMP) through mobile outreach services—I had the opportunity to witness the challenges that women encounter in…
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By David Isabirye Ritah Luggudde, 33, is a self-confessed sex worker based at Kigungu landing site in Entebbe Division B, Entebbe Municipality. Luggudde, a mother of five is light skinned with a visible big dark scar on the upper left eye. She boldly recollects how she sustained the scar in 2019 after a fight with a male “client” who insisted on having unprotected sex with her despite the early conscious to have protection at Ug.Shs 5000 per round. Luggudde who openly declared her sero-status is among the over 50 sex workers gathered at a favela besides the…
A number of operations were conducted around the country against suspected criminal gangs in a bid to disrupt their operations which are usually common the festive season of Christmas and New Year draws nearer. These gangs gather and smoke narcotics before striking their victims who are usually pedestrians. At times they attack homes and businesses. On the 29/11/2024 between 2100hrs and 0200hrs, police and its sister agencies stormed the areas of Kireku railway zone, Bweyogerere central zone, Kakajo zone, Kirinya parish Bweyogerere Division, and Mbalwa area Namugongo division Kira Municipality, Wakiso district and netted 38 suspects whom they found in…
A group of international tour operators from the ASEAN Region led by H.E Moses Kasule Kalule the deputy Ambassador Embassy of Uganda in Malaysia recently visited some of the country’s most breathtaking national parks. The tour operators, who have been in the country since 25th November, have so far visited three iconic destinations, including Lake Mburo National Park, Igongo Cultural Centre, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.” At Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the tour operators had the thrilling experience of trekking gorillas in their natural habitat and hiking the hilly roads of the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi impenetrable national park. The…
Winnie Byanyima who is the UNAIDS Executive Director, and also the wife of Uganda’s opposition politician, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has narrated how her husband was abducted by Uganda’s security services in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, driven throughout the night towards the border, and thrown in a military jail in Kampala. Besigye went missing on November 16 in Nairobi, where he had traveled to attend a book launch by the Kenyan former Justice Minister and deputy presidential candidate, Martha Karua. Besigye was in the company of his political associate, Hajj Obeid Lutale, who has since been charged with four counts relating…
The Deputy High Commissioner of Uganda to Malaysia Mr Moses Kasujja has said the good relations between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Uganda is set to promote the development of the country’s tourism sector through increasing the number of tourists from Asia into the country. “As a country, we want to show them what Uganda has to offer, we want them to promote Uganda as a tourist destination, the ASEAN region, which is made up of 10 countries, is still a virgin area, there are so many tourists, but it has not been tapped very well. So…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recalled Dickson Ogwang Okul, the Foreign Service Officer Grade II from his posting at the Ugandan Mission in South Sudan. He has been recalled back to the Ministry’s Headquarters with immediate effect. “You should therefore hand over office by Section F-d of the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders (2021) and report to the undersigned for further guidance.” the recall letter reads in part. The letter dated November 20th was written by Bagire Vincent Waiswa, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The recall of Okul follows an incident on Sunday where he drew his pistol…
Olivia Lutaaya, one of the National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters recently pardoned by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has returned to the party’s headquarters after nearly four years in detention. Lutaaya, convicted of treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition, was among 19 individuals granted a presidential pardon under the 1995 Constitution. Her release was marked by dramatic events. According to NUP Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya, Lutaaya narrowly escaped an alleged abduction attempt by unknown operatives outside Luzira Prison. “Upon getting out of prison, there was an attempt to kidnap her right outside the prison gates by unknown operatives. She jumped on…
Ivan Kamuntu Ssemakula Majambere, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukiga District, was arrested on Wednesday by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit on charges of theft and land grabbing. This arrest marks another chapter in his controversial career. Ssemakula is accused of being involved in a land-grabbing scheme in 2020, where he allegedly collaborated with others to seize land and livestock from residents in Gomba District. The accused reportedly used forged letters from State House to carry out the illegal land acquisitions, deceiving the public and authorities in the process. Mariam Natasha, the communication manager at the Unit, confirmed…
Celebrating its 17-year journey in Africa, Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) is proud to have contributed to the industrialization and development of the region’s power infrastructure. Since 2007, the company has successfully completed 28 power supply projects across African countries, constructing 1,457.16 kilometers of transmission lines and 51 power plants and substations. These achievements have delivered reliable electricity to millions, driving industrial progress and improving livelihoods in the vivid Africa. “Industrialization in Africa is spurring unprecedented growth in energy demand. The foundation of power supply is not only critical to development but also to ensuring people’s livelihoods. Shanghai Electric is honored…