By Stephen Kalema The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, has urged communities and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) to break the silence that perpetuates this global issue. Ambassador Popp made the call during a reception held on Tuesday evening at the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, marking the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based […]
By Lawrence Kazooba For over four years, 19 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) languished in detention, arrested before and after Uganda’s 2021 general elections. Accused of various offenses, these individuals faced military trials in Makindye, their cases mired in complexity and political tension. Many had given up hope of ever walking free. Yet, […]
By watchdog Kampala Parents School has resolved grievances raised by teaching and non-teaching staff following a series of meetings involving all stakeholders. The discussions led to a mutual agreement, allowing normal school operations to resume. Principal Daphine Kato stressed the institution’s focus on education, stating: “We have committed ourselves to the course of education—education first […]