Oral statement on the situation of Chairman Lee Man-hee in pretrial detention in the Republic of Korea — General Debate under Item 3, 63rd session of the Human Rights Council
The case of Chairman Lee Man-hee before the Human Rights Council On 18 September 2026, CAP Freedom of Conscience delivered an oral statement during the general debate under Item 3 of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, devoted to the promotion and protection of all human rights.
Museveni gifts 100 Ankole cattle to Tooro King Nyabongo I
President Yoweri Museveni has gifted 100 heads of Ankole longhorn cattle to the newly enthroned Omukama of Tooro, His Majesty Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I. The gift was presented to Nyabongo I as he begins his reign as the 13th Omukama of Tooro, following his enthronement at Karuziika Palace in Fort
Muwanga Kivumbi granted Shs3m cash bail
Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been granted bail by Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court after spending nearly two months on remand over charges of inciting violence and managing an unlawful society. Grade One Magistrate Amina Wahab granted Kivumbi bail on Tuesday, ordering him to pay Shs3 million in
Family Medical Point calls for review of Uganda abortion laws
Family Medical Point has called on government to review Uganda’s legal framework on abortion, arguing that restrictions on access to safe abortion services are contributing to preventable deaths and complications among women and girls. Poline Nabwire, head of Programs at Family Medical Point, made the call during a media café
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I enthroned as new Tooro king
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been enthroned as the new Omukama of Tooro, succeeding the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in the United States on August 27, 2026. Nyabongo I, whose birth name is Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, was formally crowned at Karuziika Palace in
Uganda is Open for Business and Tourism, Museveni Says
As Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Tourism Day, President Museveni said the country remains open for business and tourism, with government committed to the safety and wellbeing of Ugandans and visitors. Museveni made the remarks during the World Tourism Day celebrations in Mbale, shortly after
UDB urges investors to tap patient capital for Eastern Uganda tourism
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has urged tourism investors to take advantage of affordable and long-term financing to turn Eastern Uganda’s tourism attractions into viable businesses capable of creating jobs and supporting local economies. Peter Watuwa, UDB Regional Manager for the Eastern Regional Office, said the region’s natural, cultural and adventure
Busoga Youth Turn to Agribusiness as Unemployment Drives Search for Livelihoods
Youth in Busoga are increasingly turning to agriculture and agribusiness as they seek alternative sources of income amid limited employment opportunities in the region. Recent regional data estimates youth unemployment in Busoga at about 23 per cent, highlighting the challenge facing young people who struggle to find formal employment. For
In Tororo, Young People Are Building Their Futures by Hand
George Mubiru Ask a young person what they want to do after school, and many will tell you they want to work. Some have a business idea. Others are still figuring out where their strengths lie. What they need is an opportunity to learn something useful, practice it well and
Uganda seeks to turn Italy coffee trade into investment partnerships
Uganda is seeking to transform its long-standing trade relationship with Italy into deeper investment and industrial partnerships, with value addition, technology transfer and manufacturing expected to take centre stage at the first Uganda-Italy Business and Investment Forum in Rome next month. The October 13-14 forum will bring together Ugandan and
