As the world prepares for the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from 18-23 May 2026, global health and gender justice advocates are raising urgent questions.
Author: Okello Jesus Ojara
Posted inCourt
Gulu High Court burdened by nearly 2,000 cases as judiciary turns to traditional justice to ease backlog
Justice Philip Odoki explained that before the introduction of formal courts, African societies relied on community-based systems of justice that were accessible, fast, and focused on restoring relationships.
Posted inGulu News
Gulu bets on culture, commerce and global ties as Oktoberfest returns bigger in 2026
The “Mayor’s Run” will feature 5km, 10km, and 21km races through the city, offering participants a chance to experience Gulu’s urban landscape while promoting health and unity.
Posted inNews
UCC, CONSENT and Sizzling Events launch 8-part series to turn journalists into online safety guardians
With over half of Ugandans now active online, incidents of cyberbullying, misinformation, online fraud, and data breaches have surged.
Posted inNews
Why every Ugandan reporter is now a data ambassador
Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97, provides a robust legal framework for safeguarding personal information.
Posted inDiplomatic News
AG faults Uganda’s Addis embassy over funds, staffing and accountability gaps
For Uganda’s taxpayers, the Addis Ababa embassy audit is yet another reminder that public funds can be lost not only through theft but through inefficiency, delay, and weak oversight.
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Thousands join Way of the Cross in Gulu as priest urges “surrender of weaknesses”
The priest’s message struck a chord among the faithful, many of whom expressed a sense of spiritual release during the procession.
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East Africa adopts landmark AI declaration to transform open research systems
For East African countries, the declaration represents both an opportunity and a challenge
Posted inInsurance
The end of the fake insurance sticker: How a WhatsApp bot is rewriting Uganda’s roads
Some fraudsters have moved to new scams but the core market for counterfeit motor insurance has been decisively disrupted.
Posted inNews
Why ‘harm reduction model’ is the only way to save lives in post-abortion care
In Northern Uganda, where poverty drives women to untrained local providers, the “harm” is hemorrhage, sepsis, and infertility.
Posted inNews
The law says care is legal but why are women still dying?
Health workers in Acholi report that women often delay seeking care because they worry they will be reported to police or stigmatised by medical staff.
Posted inSpecial Features
Braille on the box: Uganda’s push for accessible packaging
UNBS appears poised to take a more deliberate step towards standards that leave no consumer behind.