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By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post Uganda’s electoral processes extend beyond mere balloting. Beneath the surface of political campaigns, an intricate web of political and coercive forces actively shapes outcomes and influences societal dynamics. A notable characteristic is the frequent collaboration between political elites and informal enforcers. This alliance …

By Alexander Luyima April 9, 2026 The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly criticized remarks made by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni regarding the disputed Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, describing them as unconstitutional and a direct intrusion into Uganda’s electoral and judicial processes. In a statement released on April …

The presiding Bishop of the Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church, Jacinto Kibuuka, has criticized the government’s ongoing eviction of street and roadside vendors, calling for humane and well-planned alternatives before any enforcement is carried out. Delivering his Easter Sunday homily at Mamre International Prayer Centre in Janda, Namugongo, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Bishop …

A new proposed law in Uganda, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is generating serious political debate after reports that it could criminalize opposition leaders, diaspora activism, and international lobbying. The bill, reportedly backed by President Yoweri Museveni’s government, introduces strict regulations on foreign influence, foreign funding, and political activity …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post For many years, Ugandans residing in the diaspora have held a distinctive position. Despite their physical distance, they maintain strong emotional and political ties to their homeland. They contribute through remittances, support their families, fund community initiatives, and increasingly voice their opinions on …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government is moving swiftly to pass the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2025, a sweeping piece of legislation that officials say will shield the country from foreign interference. However, critics warn the bill could significantly restrict civic space, target …

The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Kawempe Division, Kagenyi Lukka, has come under scrutiny for allegedly violating court orders concerning the disputed Katanga land near Wandegeya. In a letter dated March 23, 2026, addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Kagenyi directed the institution to hand over the …

Lawyers and family members of human rights lawyer Norman Tumuhimbise and journalist Arnold Mukose have called on security agencies to release the two men unconditionally following their reported arrests and disappearance. According to relatives and colleagues, Tumuhimbise was taken from his home by individuals believed to be security operatives. His …

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has strongly condemned the alleged abduction of journalist Arnold Anthony Mukose and called for his immediate release or formal prosecution if any charges exist. Mukose, a journalist attached to Alternative Digitalk Media, was reportedly picked up on Sunday …

KAMPALA — The whereabouts of Natabi Fauzia, known affectionately as Maama Kyeyune, remain unknown 17 days after she was allegedly abducted by armed men in military uniform. Fauzia is the wife of Don Sheriff Najja, a Personal Assistant to opposition leader Bobi Wine. According to statements released by Bobi Wine, …