In 2012, the UN Human Rights Council recognised internet access as integral to the realisation of fundamental freedom.
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Museveni signs laws to boost building safety and housing finance
Observers also point to the need for public education so developers, contractors, and prospective homeowners understand the new requirements and opportunities.
Leaders push for faster implementation of the International Janani Luwum Pilgrimage Centre
President Museveni emphasised in Mucwini, Kitgum on Monday that honouring Archbishop Luwum is a national duty, given his unwavering stand against injustice and his ultimate sacrifice for truth and faith.
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.
UPDF tells officers to support the fight against corruption
The acting Commandant of the Legal Training Centre, Maj Sam Wako Wambuzi, said the course marked the fourth intake conducted at the institution.
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.
Uganda launches $200m World Bank-backed PIM Plus to transform public investment management
PIM PLUS marks a significant step in Uganda’s drive to ensure public funds are not just spent but invested effectively to achieve tangible development outcomes.
NRM sends warnings to DECs ahead of parish conferences
The district and sub-county NRM leaders, Ocen said, are already well facilitated including for these conferences.
UHRC sparks regional push for peaceful 2026 elections
Margaret Akot, a resident of Kitgum Municipality, said the public often hears about clashes between youth groups during elections.
“Let’s talk peace”: Dutch government pushes for a peaceful 2026 election in Uganda
Uganda’s democratic space remains contested, with concerns over security force involvement in elections, intimidation of opposition actors, and deeply polarized political narratives.
Editors unite to shape SRHR narratives ahead of Uganda’s general elections
The collaboration between AMwA, SRHR Alliance, and the Health Journalists Network signals a new chapter in Uganda’s media advocacy one that seeks not just to inform the public, but to transform how SRHR is understood and acted upon in the years ahead.
Uganda’s economy sustains growth with a stable inflation outlook
Minister Kasaija noted that Uganda’s economic outlook for FY2025/26 remains positive, driven by strong domestic demand, private investment, and steady export performance.
