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Nnaabagereka Nagginda champions maternal health as 5th national safe motherhood conference opens at Speke Resort

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The 5th National Safe Motherhood Conference is underway at Speke Resort Munyonyo, attracting hundreds of health professionals, policymakers and development partners committed to improving maternal and newborn health across Uganda.

The three-day event, which commenced on October 22, 2025, is themed around accelerating progress in reducing preventable maternal deaths and enhancing quality health care for women and infants.

Her Royal Highness Sylvia Nagginda, the Nnaabagereka of Buganda, presided over the opening ceremony as Chief Guest. She delivered a passionate appeal to elevate maternal and child health as a national priority.

“No woman should lose her life while giving birth. Safe motherhood is not a privilege—it is a right,” she emphasized, calling for greater investment in antenatal services, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care.

Among the key speakers was Charlotte Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Ambassador for Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) Prevention, who highlighted the importance of awareness creation and equitable access to lifesaving interventions.

She lauded the Ministry of Health for its ongoing efforts, noting a 44% rise in immediate postpartum family planning uptake between FY2023/24 and FY2024/25.

According to Ministry statistics, postpartum haemorrhage remains Uganda’s leading cause of maternal deaths, contributing between 25% and 40% of all cases. The country’s maternal mortality ratio is estimated between 189 and 336 deaths per 100,000 live births.

The conference has featured dynamic panel discussions on strengthening health systems, promoting obstetric innovations, and empowering midwives to champion community-based health solutions. It also serves as a strategic platform for collaboration among government entities, medical experts, civil society, and development partners.

Hosting this significant event, Speke Resort and Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Uganda’s premier lakeside destination continues to affirm its reputation as the country’s top venue for national and international conferences. The resort combines elegance and tranquility, offering state-of-the-art conference facilities, luxury accommodation, and panoramic views of Lake Victoria.

Renowned for hosting major summits and high-profile gatherings, Speke Resort features 19 fully equipped conference halls, five outdoor event spaces, and multiple fine-dining options, making it an ideal setting for both business and leisure.

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Equity hands over bus to Nabumali Boarding School

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Beatrice Katami Wachaya, Head Teacher of Nabumali Boarding School, with Nakhasanga Ronald Sam, Regional Manager of Eastern Equity Bank, officially entering the bus.

It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first Bus.

Everything was set to welcome the officials of the Bank, including local leaders such as the District Education Officer, Mr. Paddy Khaukha, the area Mayor, Mr. Moses Kutoi, and Reverend Eridad Milton Shissa, the Diocesan Secretary of Mbale Diocese, among others.

The function kicked off as early as 9:00m at the Equity Bank Mbale Branch offices with a flag off of the bus and then later headed to the school, where guests were welcomed by student performances in poetry and dance.

Pupils of Nabumali Boarding Primary School performing during the handover of the bus.

It was evident from the excitement even from the village dwellers what this bus means to them and the changes that it will bring in the years to come.

Nabumali Boarding Primary School acquired the bus through Equity Bank’s Asset Financing facility. Asset Financing is a financial solution that allows individuals, schools, and businesses acquire assets such as; vehicles, machinery, or equipment without having to pay the full cost upfront.

In this particular case, “Nabumali Boarding Primary School, paid 20% of the total cost of the bus, then Equity Bank paid the 80%. The school will then pay back that money with in a period of nine school terms which is an equivalent of three years.” Nakhasanga Ronald Sam, Regional Manager Eastern Equity Bank explained during the handover.

The move celebrates the bank’s commitment to empowering education and supporting communities to achieve their goals.

Transportation of students to various Academic functions has been a challenge to the school for years as well moving other officials and staff members.  

Such bold interchanges by institutions with Equity’s support have eased on this and many other transport challenges as the Head Teacher, Beatrice Katami Wachaya, explained, “This bus is not just for the school but also for the community, it will and has already started supporting us. As educators, we don’t just teach, but we aim at creating a difference in community’s and this is one of such ways.”

Nabumali Primary Boarding School is one of the oldest Primary schools in the Bugisu sub-region, founded by the missionaries in 1975 and now partly owned by the Church of Uganda and the government. It is the only Boarding primary school under the Universal Primary Education in the subregion.

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Entebbe residents come together in tree planting to save Kitubulu forest reserve

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Resident of Entebbe planting trees in the Save Kitubulu Forest Reserve campaign.

In a show of solidarity and love for Mother Nature, residents of Entebbe put aside their differences and united as one to rally a tree planting campaign to save Kitubulu Forest Reserve.

Located adjacent to the Kitubulu beach way, it provides a breathtaking backdrop to the breezy waves, providing an alluring scenic view as one transcends the Kitubulu slope, entering Entebbe Municipality from Kampala City.

The gathering was a response to Entebbe Mayor Fabrice Rulinda’s call to plant trees in the forest reserve in a weeklong campaign against the sale of the 150-acre Kitubulu Forest to Tiang Tiang Group of Companies for development.
This forest is ours, and since they claim we didn’t plant the trees, let’s plant them, then when they come, we have a stake, it’s our property that we are protecting…. This is not politics, but it makes zero sense for environmental or moral reasons to cut an entry’s forest to put a hotel,” Rulinda noted.

Rulinda noted that the initiative aims to restore the forest’s ecosystem, promote environmental sustainability, and ensure a safe and secure living environment for the community.

“The Kitubulu forest in Entebbe has stood the test of time. However, recent developments show degradation threatening our existence. Today, Mayor Fabrice Rulinda mobilized us, including the Rotary Club of Entebbe, to protect this forest by planting more trees. Happy to stand for the cause,” he posted.

The campaign saw several politicians, both in the opposition and NRM, put their differences aside, conservationists, schools, and the whole community partaking in the campaign.

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Entebbe police commander SSP Stephen Twinomugisha suspended over aiding land grabbers

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SSP Stephen Twinomugisha.

The Uganda Police Professional Standards Unit has suspended the Entebbe Division police commander, SSP Stephen Twinomugisha, from the position over allegedly aiding land grabbers steal people’s land in the area.

Twinomugisha who is currently benched and waiting redeployment was immediately replaced by Moses Musinguzi as the new Entebbe Division police commander on Monday.

According to sources privy to the axing, the Police standards unit was left with little choice after multiple complaints were filed against Twinomugisha before it from various people who have lost their land with the alleged involvement Twinomugisha.

One case in point, which has led to the axing, is the orphans of the late Mpagi John Baptist Kalanzi of Nkumba Central zone in Katabi Town Council, Wakiso district, who accused Twinomugisha of torture, aiding land grabbers to grab their land, and destroying property that was found on it.

The said property is comprised in Busiro Block, 438, plots 1839 and 34 at Nkumba, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso district.

He was axed after the tortured victims petitioned the Police Professional Standards Unit, the DPP, State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Crime Intelligence Directorate and the Inspector General of Police.

The complainants, who include Florence Nakalanzi, Jane Wanyana, Jane Nampanga, and Peter Mponye, in a petition dated October 13, 2025, accuse the police boss and his team of colluding with the land grabbers to witch-hunt and torture them.

The orphans aver that the said witch-hunt has not only caused them untold suffering but also denied them the right to quietly enjoy their inheritance, which was bequeathed to them by their late father, Mpagi John Baptist Kalanzi of Nkumba Central zone in Katabi Town Council, Wakiso district.

The complainants told court and higher police authorities that the said cop and his team have in total disregard of court and other institutional guidance and orders wantonly continued to subject them to piecemeal investigations of assault, theft, among other charges which were leveled against them by the land grabbers.

Unfortunately, these charges were retaliatory cases in response to charges of malicious damage, grievous harm, forgery, concealing title deed, and uttering false documents, which the complainants had reported to the police following the demolition of their property by the accused land grabber.

To make matters worse, Entebbe police decided to subject the complainants to report on their bond regarding the same contested charges, on a daily basis.

However, despite the land saga being rooted in Entebbe Sub-region, there is no single record of it at Entebbe police station, but rather registered at first instance at Kampala Metropolitan South headquarters.

The complainants attributed this to blatant bias and conflict of interest bordering on corrupt tendencies at Entebbe police station.

It was established that on all occasions, the complainants sought redress at the police stations, all concerned officers avoided recording the case on claims that whoever attempted to meddle in the said case would unceremoniously be transferred on the orders of a powerful female AIGP.

It is said that it is this powerful AIGP from whom the reported officers including SSP Twinomugisha, the DPC and ACP Rogers Seguya derive the orders for their errant behavior towards the complainants.

Meanwhile, Twinomugisha was shocked when he received a message over the weekend instructing him to hand over office to his successor with immediate effect.

In compliance, this week on October 20, 2025, Mr. Twinomugisha invited a few members of the District Security committee to witness the handover ceremony, and he painfully handed over his juicy office, which had changed his wellbeing in the past two years.

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Museveni appoints Prof Jack Nyeko as new Chancellor of Mbarara University

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Emmanuel Okello
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Prof. Jack Pen-Mogi Nyeko.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Professor Jack Pen-Mogi Nyeko as the new Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).

The appointment was confirmed through an Instrument of Appointment signed by the President on October 17, 2025, under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, following a recommendation from the University Council.

Prof. Nyeko, 77, is a distinguished academic and administrator best known for his pioneering role as the founding Vice Chancellor of Gulu University, where he served for over a decade. He succeeds Prof. Charles Mark Olweny, who has held the position of Chancellor at MUST since 2017.

According to the appointment instrument, Prof. Nyeko will serve a four-year term, effective from the date he assumes office.

A veteran scholar of veterinary medicine, Prof. Nyeko holds a PhD in Zoology from Makerere University and has dedicated over four decades to research, teaching, and public service. 

He previously served as Chairperson of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Board and has contributed extensively to national policy development in higher education and environmental conservation.

Mbarara University, one of Uganda’s leading public universities, is renowned for its focus on science, technology, and community health. It continues to play a key role in advancing research, innovation, and professional training in the country’s health and engineering sectors.

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Speaker Among, Tayebwa go unopposed for next parliamentary term

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Simon Kabayo
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Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa.

Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have both been nominated and declared unopposed to represent their respective constituencies in the 2026–2031 parliamentary term under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket.

The development reflects the duo’s firm political standing and the strong confidence reposed in them by their constituents and the ruling party.

Among, who also serve as the Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea District and 2nd National Vice Chairperson of the NRM was nominated unopposed.

“To my people in Bukedea, I want to express my love and gratitude for the overwhelming support you showed towards me and the NRM flag bearers during our nominations today,” Among said in a heartfelt message.

She called upon her supporters to translate their enthusiasm into votes for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and all NRM candidates across the country.

“Let’s convert that strong support into solid votes for President Kaguta Museveni and all the flag bearers at every level!” she emphasized.

Among also expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of affection and encouragement from her supporters.

“My heart is full, and I genuinely appreciate all the love, gifts, prayers, and kind words you have shared with me. Thank you!” she added.

Similarly, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa was nominated unopposed as the NRM flag bearer for Ruhinda North Constituency in Mitooma District.

“Thank you Ruhinda North for sending me unopposed to represent you in Parliament 2026–31. It is a challenge I appreciate. I will deliver,” Tayebwa remarked.

Accompanied by his wife during the nomination exercise, Tayebwa described leadership as both a privilege and a responsibility.

“Leadership, to me, is both a privilege and a responsibility. It is a privilege because we compete and out of many, one is chosen to lead; and a responsibility because it carries the trust and expectations of those who have placed their confidence in you,” he said.

He praised the progress achieved in his constituency over the past five years and pledged to strengthen education, healthcare, and water access while leveraging national development initiatives.

“Our focus remains on further improving education, healthcare, and access to clean water, while also tapping into key government initiatives such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga and other poverty alleviation programs,” Tayebwa noted.

Tayebwa further revealed plans to develop Ruhinda North’s tourism potential, given its proximity to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Imaramagambo Forest, as part of broader efforts to stimulate economic growth and community development.

“We also intend to harness the untapped potential of the tourism sector—an opportunity that can bring both economic growth and community development,” he explained.

Both Among and Tayebwa pledged full support to President Museveni’s 2026 bid and to all NRM candidates nationwide. Among’s opponents were struck off the voters’ register by the Electoral Commission for unknown reasons.

“My team and I will be campaigning for the entire NRM family in the constituency. We will offer our unwavering support to our presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and all other NRM candidates across Ruhinda North,” Tayebwa affirmed.

Their unopposed nominations mark a powerful endorsement from the electorate and the NRM party, reflecting their continued influence and commitment to advancing the party’s development agenda across Uganda

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Principal Judge upholds trial of Besigye and Lutale in Criminal Division

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Simon Kabayo
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Dr Kizza Besigye, with co-accused Obed Lutale and Denis Oola in the dock.

The Acting Principal Judge, Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, has maintained that Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale will be tried before Justice Emmanuel Baguma in the Criminal Division of the High Court, rather than the International Crimes Division (ICD), where they were initially indicted.

In a letter dated October 17, 2025, addressed to Lukwago and Company Advocates, Justice Okuo explained that the allocation of the case to Justice Baguma followed the ordinary course of business by the Registrar of the Criminal Division.

“As per the established procedure of the High Court, both cases referred to hereabove were allocated to the Hon. Justice Emmanuel Baguma in the ordinary course of business,” she stated.

She added that it is on that basis that the trial judge is seized of these matters.

The Acting Principal Judge dismissed the defense’s contest over jurisdiction and emphasized that the Criminal Division has the legal mandate to proceed with the trial.

“The jurisdiction of the International Crimes Division, to which you request the case be administratively moved, is clearly set out under the High Court (International Crimes Division) Practice Direction, 2011,” she wrote. 

She added that the offenses of treason and misprision of treason are not included.

Justice Okuo further noted that jurisdiction is not conferred by a prosecuting authority during committal and clarified the procedure regarding judicial recusals, saying, “Where a judicial officer declines to recuse himself or herself, the matter shall proceed for hearing. A party dissatisfied with the decision has the option to record reasons for that dissatisfaction.”

She remarked,“We shall abide by the law, and advise that you do so.”

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has criticized the Principal Judge’s order and called it a dangerous precedent that undermines judicial independence.

The group added that this is the greatest form of injustice is pretended justice.

They accused Justice Okuo of enabling forum shopping for the state and questioned her impartiality in handling politically sensitive cases.

The statement read, “Ag. Principal Judge Justice Jane Okuo maintains that our leaders Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale should be tried by Justice Baguma Emmanuel and in the Criminal Division of the High Court, not the International Criminal Division where they were indicted. This immediately casts a shadow over the functional independence of the judiciary.”

The statement further claimed that the decision raises fundamental questions about the separation of powers and the integrity of judicial decision-making.

According to the PFF,“Once the judiciary is used as a shield for political persecution, it loses its ultimate goal of offering ‘Justice for all.’ By authoritatively stating that ‘We shall abide by the law, and advise that you do so,’ she simply sanitizes every illegal procedure that has been put on our leaders.”

The group vowed to challenge what it called pretended justice, declaring, “She demonstrates her unjust judicial autonomy and ability to insulate judicial injustice. This, too, shall be challenged until this pretended justice is quashed.”

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Tycoon Sudhir acquires diplomatic number plates

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City tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has acquired a new diplomatic vehicle fitted with the country’s recently introduced digital number plates. The white Lexus SUV bearing the diplomatic plate number HC 151 001U was spotted in Kampala with a sleek design and the red diplomatic plate, which is a mark of his consular status.

Sudhir Ruparelia, one of Uganda’s most influential entrepreneurs and chairman of the Ruparelia Group, was appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Nepal in 2020. His appointment strengthened Uganda–Nepal relations, promoting trade, tourism, and investment opportunities between the two countries. As a diplomat, he represents Nepal’s interests in Uganda and facilitates cooperation between the two nations.

In 2020, Sudhir officially received his first diplomatic vehicle after assuming his consular duties. The new upgrade featuring a digital diplomatic plate reflects both his evolving status and the government’s ongoing modernization of vehicle registration systems under the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). 

The new digital plates are equipped with advanced security and tracking features designed to enhance road safety and ease vehicle identification.

The luxurious Lexus SUV now carrying the “HC” code used for honorary consuls, symbolizes prestige, state recognition and the growing influence of Uganda’s private sector leaders in international relations. 

Ruparelia’s adoption of the digital diplomatic plates also shows how technology is transforming the country’s transport system and enforcing compliance among all motorists, including high-profile figures.

Sudhir has been at the forefront in promoting bilateral ties and embracing the nation’s move toward a more digital future.

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The Future of Reading Is Here: How Digital Platforms Empower Everyone

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Reading Without Borders

Reading habits are no longer tied to bookshelves or quiet corners of libraries. With just a phone or a basic laptop anyone can browse through thousands of titles across every genre imaginable. This shift isn’t about replacing printed books but about offering more ways to reach knowledge and stories.

In this changing space https://z-lib.pub gives readers freedom and a rich variety of titles. That’s no small thing. When access is just a few clicks away people explore topics they never would have considered before. Curiosity grows. Interests deepen. Learning becomes part of everyday life not just something tucked into formal settings.

Convenience Meets Curiosity

Gone are the days of waiting for a book on hold or missing out because something went out of print. Digital libraries offer instant access. They remove barriers of geography money and even time. A person working two jobs can still read during a late-night bus ride. A student in a rural village can pull up reference material that would never appear on the local shelves.

What also stands out is how digital platforms allow different formats. Some prefer scrolling text others like listening to audiobooks. The point is everyone finds a method that fits. It’s not one-size-fits-all anymore and that’s a major win for readers of every background.

Here’s how new reading platforms are changing the game:

  • On-Demand Access That Doesn’t Sleep

Digital reading doesn’t close at 6 PM. It waits around the clock. Readers dive into novels reports or graphic essays whenever inspiration strikes. That kind of freedom makes reading part of life not a separate task on a to-do list.

  • A Library in Every Pocket

A phone becomes a passport to entire archives. This isn’t just about convenience. It’s about self-direction. A reader isn’t limited to what’s nearby. They go where their curiosity leads without checking hours or membership rules.

  • Space for the Rare and Unusual

Printed libraries have limits. Digital ones don’t. Niche topics underrepresented voices even out-of-print gems find space in the digital world. This range matters more than ever in a world that values different viewpoints.

And these tools also encourage people to build their own reading rituals. Morning articles over coffee. A chapter before bed. One click and the story continues. Reading becomes a rhythm. A habit that grows.

Trusting the Digital Bookshelf

Skepticism about digital reading still lingers in some circles. But familiarity is winning. Over time people realize that quality doesn’t vanish when a book lives on a screen. In fact digital libraries have sharpened the focus on presentation. Clean layouts smart search functions and built-in references raise the bar for what readers expect.

Among the more widely mentioned archives is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z-Library. Its sheer size and variety make it one of the most discussed e-library models around. Not only does it reflect the possibilities of digital access but it also shows how readers shape demand by what they search download and share.

Reading Is Becoming More Democratic

The old gatekeepers are losing ground. Readers are now choosing what deserves attention. And they’re not just picking bestsellers. They’re exploring translated works forgotten essays and bold experimental fiction. All of it contributes to a wider cultural exchange where reading is no longer dictated by market trends alone.

Writers too are adapting. Many now publish directly on digital platforms reaching audiences across borders in ways traditional methods never allowed. The walls between reader and author are cracking and through those cracks comes connection.

Reading isn’t going anywhere. It’s just changing shape. And that shape is more open more flexible and more accessible than ever before.

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Netherlands to send ‘rejected’ migrants to Uganda but excludes homosexuals over anti-gay law

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Simon Kabayo
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Mr. Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Dutch government is preparing to transfer rejected asylum seekers to Uganda under a new migration deal modeled on one previously struck by the Trump administration but will exclude homosexuals and other LGBT+ individuals due to Uganda’s anti-gay legislation.

According to Dutch Migration and Foreign Affairs Minister David van Weel, the plan involves establishing a transit hub in Uganda that could become operational as early as next year. Speaking to the Financial Times, van Weel said the government expects possible legal challenges once the scheme begins.

“The agreement is in compliance with international law, with European law, with our national laws. But of course this will be evaluated in the beginning and then we’ll see whether or not that holds up,” van Weel said.

He emphasized that human rights were a key pillar of the deal signed last month with Kampala; a departure from the similar arrangement struck by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which excluded oversight from international agencies.

“We don’t deny a responsibility that human rights of people that we send there need to be respected,” van Weel said, adding that the Netherlands had asked the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to help oversee the process.

The pilot program will initially target migrants from countries in and around East Africa.

“At the moment we have a clear system for asylum applications, but too many people stay here when they have no right,” said van Weel, who belongs to the right-wing liberal VVD party.

van Weel  added, “We need to ensure that people that actually don’t have a right to stay here in Europe actually leave.”

Under the arrangement, Uganda would receive migrants whom the Netherlands has been unable to repatriate to their countries of origin.

Van Weel stressed that LGBT+ individuals would not be sent to Uganda due to its anti-gay legislation, which imposes life imprisonment for same-sex relationships.

“I think we have a responsibility for the people we send there. There’s also a responsibility from the Ugandan side,” he said.

Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Vincent Bagiire confirmed that the two countries had reached an agreement “on principles,” including Uganda’s acceptance of “persons without an EU-country of origin” and assurances that the Netherlands would not use Uganda “for political activism.”

The Netherlands becomes the second European country after Italy to sign a migration partnership with a non-EU country to host rejected asylum seekers.

In 2024, the Netherlands ordered about 19,000 migrants to leave its territory but managed to return only 4,200.

The UNHCR stated that it had “not seen the details nor had any formal discussions” on the Dutch-Uganda arrangement, indicating that consultations with key humanitarian bodies are still pending.

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