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parliament 24 July 2026
Members of Parliament's Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee have raised concerns with Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya regarding the handling of human rights violation complaints. MPs questioned her decision-making process and alleged unilateral actions. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4514/lawmakers-quiz-uhrc-boss-over-case-management
Politics 24 July 2026
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged the High Court to deny bail to Erias Lukwago, president of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), citing concerns that he is a flight risk and could interfere with witnesses due to his significant political influence. Source: https://observer.ug/news/dpp-opposes-lukwagos-bail-application-cites-flight-risk
Health 24 July 2026
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has committed over $16 million to the SAY Plus+ program, a multi-donor initiative aimed at enhancing the health, rights, and well-being of Ugandan youth. This funding, channeled through UNFPA, will bolster efforts in sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence prevention, and youth empowerment. Source: https://observer.ug/news/netherlands-commits-16m-to-youth-health-in-uganda
news 24 July 2026
The Uganda Police Force will enforce a three-hour movement ban on roads and waterways this Saturday for National Cleaning Day. Only essential services and emergency personnel are exempt. Source: https://observer.ug/news/police-warn-against-non-essential-movement-during-national-cleaning-day
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parliament
Members of Parliament's Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee have raised concerns with Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya regarding the handling of human rights violation complaints. MPs questioned her decision-making process and alleged unilateral actions. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4514/lawmakers-quiz-uhrc-boss-over-case-management
Politics
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged the High Court to deny bail to Erias Lukwago, president of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), citing concerns that he is a flight risk and could interfere with witnesses due to his significant political influence. Source: https://observer.ug/news/dpp-opposes-lukwagos-bail-application-cites-flight-risk
Health
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has committed over $16 million to the SAY Plus+ program, a multi-donor initiative aimed at enhancing the health, rights, and well-being of Ugandan youth. This funding, channeled through UNFPA, will bolster efforts in sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence prevention, and youth empowerment. Source: https://observer.ug/news/netherlands-commits-16m-to-youth-health-in-uganda
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The Uganda Police Force will enforce a three-hour movement ban on roads and waterways this Saturday for National Cleaning Day. Only essential services and emergency personnel are exempt. Source: https://observer.ug/news/police-warn-against-non-essential-movement-during-national-cleaning-day