Deployment of combined joint security forces to all critical government facilities or installations and the general public has been done.
Author: Nancy Atim
Nancy Atim is an award-winning Journalist. She's the publication's Sub-Regional Correspondent for Lango Sub-region based in Lira City.
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Govt directs URA to collect shs40t to finance 2026/27 budget
In the financial year 2026/27, State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi said domestic revenues are projected to amount to shs40.090 trillion, from an estimate of shs37.227 trillion in 2025/26.
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HOW SHRINKING civic space is threatening Uganda’s 2026 elections
The Catholic Church has joined calls for restraint, with Rt. Rev. Sanctus Lino Wanok, Bishop of Lira Diocese, noted that genuine national transformation begins with the conversion of individual hearts.
Posted inPeople
Wake Up Men Initiative empowers 26 boys with life skills, leadership values
Pastor Acanga appreciated the programme directors for their commitment to instilling skills and values among the boy child and called on the trainees to live with purpose, make good choices and embrace positive attitude change.
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Lira Diocese Christmas message urges peaceful elections
The Bishop of Lira Diocese urged believers to prepare for Christmas through prayer, sobriety, silence, and mutual protection, discouraging quarrels, drunkenness, and reckless behavior.
Posted inSecurity
Kiira region passes out 1,398 election special constables
SP James Mubi, the PRO for Kiira Region and Jinja Regional Police, said the policing region now looks forward to a fruitful three-month contract effective December 2025.
Posted inSpecial Report - Features
The struggles faced by women with disabilities ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections
Looking ahead to the 2026 elections, Nampeera says more must be done to translate disability inclusion policies into meaningful change on the ground.
Posted inPolitics
Security hailed as Museveni’s Busoga campaigns end
With the Busoga campaign trail now complete, both NRM leaders and security officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a peaceful and secure environment as the election season intensifies.
Posted inPeople
UN Women warns of rising global digital violence
Feminist movements, which have driven global recognition of digital violence as a human rights threat, now face shrinking civic space, unprecedented funding cuts, and pushback that risk undermining years of advocacy.
Posted inTanzania News
YouLead summit 2025 postponed over Tanzania’s political unrest
The YouLead Summit brings together young leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across Africa to dialogue, share ideas, and forge partnerships for regional development and youth empowerment.
Posted inCrime
Jinja: Heartless teacher charged with aggravated homosexuality against boy, 11
The Penal Code Act (Cap 120) criminalizes sexual offences deemed “against the order of nature,” with Sections 145 and 146 prescribing heavy penalties for such acts or attempts thereof.
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UN Women pushes strong gender plan at COP30
UN Women insists that achieving gender equality and climate justice requires women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in all levels of climate decision-making.