In a surprising turn of events, the recently concluded LDC bar course has left over 1300 students facing unexpected difficulties. The Legal Development Course (LDC), renowned for its rigorous nature, has traditionally been a stepping stone towards a successful legal career. However, this year’s cohort found themselves grappling with unforeseen obstacles. The LDC bar course,…
The rising tide of frustration among Makerere University staff has reached a critical juncture, fueled by the glaring disparities in salaries across various departments and job roles. This disparity, which has been a long-standing concern, has now become a catalyst for potential industrial action. The discontent stems from the stark contrast between the remuneration packages…
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of a fire that occurred at St Theresa Girls Primary School in Kisubi. The fire incident at the School premises prompted a swift response from the local police and firefighting units, who worked diligently to contain and extinguish the flames. Meanwhile according the Kampala Metropolitan Police…
The Ugandan Parliament is set to debate a new bill that could significantly alter the country’s legal system. Lawmakers will discuss a proposed piece of legislation aimed at removing powers of private prosecution from ordinary citizens. Currently, under Ugandan law, any individual has the right to privately prosecute another person if they believe a criminal…
In recent developments, law enforcement authorities conducted a raid on a massage Parlour, resulting in the arrest of four individuals on suspicion of engaging in homosexual activities. Law enforcement agencies carried out a targeted operation on a massage parlour, citing suspicions of illegal homosexual activities taking place on the premises. As a result of the…
Nairobi, Kenya: Nearly 3 billion people globally, a majority of who live in Africa, are offline. This striking statistic calls for collective efforts to enhance digital inclusion and close the digital divide in the continent and across the world. In a bid to promote innovation in Africa, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), along with Huawei Technologies, Intel Corporation, the International Telecommunications…
A new report by World Animal Protection details the horror of South Africa’s inhumane lion farming industry and its ties to international crime syndicates. AUGUST 14, 2023 – World Animal Protection is today calling on the South African Government to stand by its commitment to shut down the country’s cruel commercial captive lion breeding industry…
If you have an upcoming surgery scheduled, it is common to feel anxious or scared. Tomophobia, the fear of medical procedures, is reported to be experienced by up to 92% of the world’s population, which comes as no surprise, as undergoing an invasive medical procedure can be daunting for even the bravest individual. But do…
World Animal Protection, a leading animal welfare organization, calls on you to reduce the amount of meat you eat. In a campaign dubbed #EatLessMeat, the organization notes that rapid population growth has led to an increase in demand for meat globally leading to suffering of animals in farms and climate change. The #Eatlessmeat campaign aims to raise…
World Animal Protection is deeply saddened and appalled by the recent incident in which six lions from Amboseli National Park were cruelly killed following an alleged break-in at the nearby Nashipa village in Kajiado Sub-County. This tragic event comes just days after four other lions were killed, bringing the total number of lions killed in…
