In Uganda, the prevalence of child violence has escalated to a crisis level, with thousands of children enduring physical punishment annually. What some families perceive as disciplinary measures often cross the boundaries into abusive behavior. The World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that three out of five children in Uganda experience violence, highlighting it as a widespread form of child abuse ...
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Robert Kabushenga, the former CEO of Vision Group, faced a setback in his aspiration to become the Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) due to insufficient qualifications, leading to the Ministry of Public Service rejecting his application. Kabushenga revealed the ministry’s decision on social media, acknowledging his lack of a master’s degree as the reason for not ...
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A heated debate is anticipated in Parliament today as opposition lawmakers prepare to confront the government over the contentious National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024. The bill proposes the dissolution of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), a move that has raised concerns and opposition within the coffee-growing community and among their parliamentary representatives. In a press conference held at Parliament, ...
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The MP of Nyendo-Mukungwe, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has revealed that he almost became a priest. In an exclusive interview with a local TV station, the soft-spoken legislator said that he grew up in a largely Catholic-practicing family. Initially, he wanted to become a man of the Church but narrowly missed the interview because he appeared late. He then opted to ...
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The highly publicized Katanga trial has entered a temporary recess after nearly two weeks of intense sessions. During this period, defense lawyers have pointed out potential investigative errors and successfully challenged the credibility of all ten prosecution witnesses, casting significant doubt on the prosecution’s case. Witnesses have provided conflicting accounts, and forensic experts have disagreed on the interpretation of evidence, ...
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