Uganda news

The parliament of Uganda yesterday passed the long-awaited controversial Computer Misuse Amendment Bill 2022. It apparently prohibits hate speech and makes it criminal to degrade another person, tribe, ethnicity, religion or gender. Kampala Central MP, Muhammad Nsereko tabled the largely criticized amendment bill. However, he maintains that it is important for the regulation of social media. The bill makes it ...

Media personality, Kasuku has expressed his fear over the recent statements made by the speaker. Recently, while in a sitting, Speaker Anita Among said her life is being threatened. The speaker has been demanding for reports lately from Ministers. She said she needs reports about people who are being kidnapped. Not only this, she said, it’s about time court made ...

David Valencia, the Managing Director of Nile Breweries Limited, has asked authorities to make laws against illicit alcohol and those supporting and protecting the beer industry. He said the industry needs protection from unfair competition and disarming tax laws. Valencia revealed that the beer industry is a big and global sector contributing to Uganda’s economic development. Therefore, there’s a need ...

Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, the Mufti of Uganda relieved his assistant in charge of the Northern Uganda Muslim Region, Sheikh Abdulaziz Hussein off his duties. Mubajje says Hussein has failed to coordinate Muslims in the region. “He (Sheikh Abdulaziz Hussein) is relieved of his duties and I hereby appoint Sheikh Musa Khalili, who has been the Kadhi of Acholi Muslim ...

The EAC Affairs Ministry is currently engaging the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to establish the National Kiswahili Council in Uganda. Rebecca Kadaga, the Minister for African Community Affairs says the council will take lead in Kiswahili development initiatives at national level. “I wish to inform you that they have prepared a cabinet paper on this matter and ...