Govt to repatriate 500 Ugandans stranded in Cambodia

A group of Ugandans wait at a detention centre in Cambodia as the government begins efforts to repatriate up to 500 citizens stranded in Southeast Asia. Many of those held were victims of human trafficking syndicates and face heavy penalties for illegal stay after scamming compounds where they were forced to work were raided and closed by local authorities.

The government has unveiled plans to repatriate up to 500 Ugandans stranded in Cambodia after they fell victim to human ...

Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations Esther Anyakun Davinia addresses reporters at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on Thursday. Anyakun announced the launch of a national awareness campaign to curb illegal recruitment and protect Ugandan migrant workers through new oversight measures and digital verification systems.

Uganda launches national awareness drive to curb illegal labor recruitment

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

05/02/2026

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Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations Esther Anyakun Davinia addresses reporters at the Uganda Media Centre in ...

A 75-day investigation by New Vision has exposed a sophisticated cartel operating between Napak and Kampala that profits from child trafficking. The state-run newspaper uncovers how coordinators turn vulnerable Karimojong children into a lucrative business through forced street begging.

The Hunger Business: Inside the ruthless trafficking racket profiteering from Karimojong innocents

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

24/12/2025

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A 75-day investigation by New Vision has exposed a sophisticated cartel operating between Napak and Kampala that profits from child ...

Mr. Robert Mukiza, Director General of Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), engages in fruitful discussions with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, member of Dubai's royal family, at the VVIP lounge of Entebbe International Airport, exploring investment opportunities and strengthening bilateral ties between Uganda and the UAE

Remittances from UAE Surge to $350M as Ugandan Diaspora Grows

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

22/09/2025

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Amb. Walusimbi meets distressed Ugandan girls in middle East KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan Embassy in Abu Dhabi has refuted ...

Uganda's national ID authority, NIRA, says it is investigating staff misconduct after a BBC report linked them to human trafficking. The agency is reassuring citizens that their personal data is secure.

NIRA reassures public amid data misconduct scandal

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

21/09/2025

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Uganda's national ID authority, NIRA, says it is investigating staff misconduct after a BBC report linked them to human trafficking. ...

A United Nations judge studying at the University of Oxford “exploited and abused” a young Ugandan woman she kept as a slave in Britain. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe, 49, took “advantage of her status” over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady employment and forcing her to work as her maid.

Uganda considers challenging UK court’s conviction of Judge Lydia Mugambe

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

17/03/2025

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A United Nations judge studying at the University of Oxford “exploited and abused” a young Ugandan woman she kept as ...

Justice Lydia Mugambe, Uganda High Commission chief Mugerwa found guilty of modern slavery charges

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

13/03/2025

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A United Nations judge studying at the University of Oxford “exploited and abused” a young Ugandan woman she kept as ...

BREAKING! Ugandan Judge Lydia Mugambe convicted of forcing young woman into slavery in UK

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

13/03/2025

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A United Nations judge studying at the University of Oxford “exploited and abused” a young Ugandan woman she kept as ...

Kampala socialite Nasser Nduhukire, also known as Don Nasser, appears in the dock at Buganda Road Magistrate's Court in Kampala, Uganda, yesterday, where he was committed to the High Court for trial over allegations of trafficking and defiling a minor.

Don Nasser, Promise Ateete committed to High Court over minor’s abuse

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

25/11/2024

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Kampala socialite Nasser Nduhukire, also known as Don Nasser, appears in the dock at Buganda Road Magistrate's Court in Kampala, ...

Relief as Saudi Arabia agrees to pardon stranded Ugandan workers

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

19/10/2024

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Ugandans heading to the Middle East (PHOTO /File) A landmark agreement between Uganda and Saudi Arabia has brought hope to ...

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