As the year unfolds, the question is no longer whether gender equality is under threat. It is whether governments and institutions will be held responsible for allowing that threat to deepen.
Year: 2026
Posted inNews
Museveni: Uganda’s economy growing at 7 per cent
Commenting on the recently concluded elections in which he obtained more than seven million votes, Museveni expressed concern over low voter turnout among his supporters.
Posted inNews
APCAT summit unites local govts to save lives from tobacco, TB, AMR and NCDs
Several sub-national government leaders (Mayors, Members of Parliament, Governors and Vice Governors, among others) and other stakeholders took part in the 8th APCAT Summit.
Posted inAmolatar
Amolatar: new CAO tasked to complete admin block
Rodha Oroma, who has been transferred from Kapelebyong district, called for teamwork between the political and technical wings of the district.
Posted inPolitics
Elections2026: NRM’s performance in Kole district – who takes credit?
On January 8, 2026, Kole district NRM chairperson Lillian Anyati promised to President Museveni that all NRM flag bearers would emerge victorious.
Posted inCrime
Police investigate political violence, property destruction cases in Kwania
Following a swift police response, suspects identified as Ongom George, Obaa Innocent, Olwala Jonathan, Ojok Bonny and Ojok Calvins were arrested.
Posted inPeople
Galloping through cultures: How horses connect humanity
As February ushers in the Year of the Horse, that curiosity feels especially alive.
Posted inPolitics
Oyam: Jane Frances Acilo highlights electoral interference: “Our polling agents were harassed and coerced”
Jane Frances Acilo, in a post-election statement, cited Cyprian Ogwang, acting director of finance and administration at Electoral Commission and husband to MP Santa Alum of orchestrating electoral malpractice, including harassing and coercing her polling agents on January 15.
Posted inPolitics
Lira City WMP election: UPDF cautions Betty Amongi on propaganda
Amongi, who calls herself a “political doctor” – has yet to concede defeat to Dr Aceng since the latter was declared Lira City Woman MP-elect on January 16.
Posted inPolitics
“Political doctor” Amongi laments as Dr Aceng promises Lira City transformation
Betty Amongi Ongom, left Oyam South MP mandates for Lira City politics two-and-half years into her five-year political term ending in May 2026.
Posted inPolitics
Elections2026 | Lango: Electorate votes Atul, Adea, Orik; Apili, DK, Dila are dismissed
Adea Nelson’s return to Oyam district as political head is being celebrated across the district, with the UPC candidate promising to end job buying and corruption practices by the incumbent.
Posted inGulu
EC dismisses claims of nullification of Gulu City male youth candidate
The race has attracted three candidates: Daniel Rubangakene (NRM), Emmanuel Okane (Independent), and Richard Onencan (Independent).