Tag: USAID

South Africa: Mother Sentenced to Life for Trafficking Her Own Daughter

A 35-year-old South African mother and two accomplices have been sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping and trafficking of her own six-year-old daughter Joshlin Smith an act that has shocked the nation and left...

Court Declines to Grant Besigye, Two Others Mandatory Bail

Court

The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola, citing lack of jurisdiction. Presiding magistrate Christine Nantege ruled on Wednesday...

National News

Kabaka Run 2025 Launched, Katikkiro Calls for Renewed HIV/AIDS...

The Kabaka Birthday Run 2025 has officially been launched at Bulange Mengo Wednesday, 26 February 2025, marking the 12th...

Health

Dr. Mwebesa Appointed New Chairperson of Health Service Commission

Dr. Mwebesa will be tasked with overseeing the management and administration of health services in Uganda, ensuring that health policies are effectively implemented and that quality healthcare is delivered to the population.

Politics

US Ambassador Popp Calls for Peace Ahead of Uganda’s...

The event, organized by the International Republican Institute and USAID, brought together different stakeholders, including the National Consultative Forum, Electoral Commission, EC, 26 registered political parties, Ugandan Human Rights Commission, security agencies, civil society organizations, and religious and cultural institutions.