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The reported disappearance of activists known as King Zale and BlueTick has ignited renewed concern over human rights and the rule of law in Uganda. According to accounts from colleagues and supporters, both individuals were allegedly taken by unidentified armed men using unmarked vans—commonly referred to as “drones”—in separate incidents. …

Several Ugandans continue to face the brunt of persecution ever since the government of Uganda passed the Anti- Homosexuality Act, which left many innocent lives at peril. Over the years, hundreds of Ugandans have fallen victim to acts of brutality, arbitrary arrests, lynchings, humiliation and isolation just because of being …

The deputy City Resident Commissioner (RCC) in charge of Kawempe Division, Kagenyi Lukka has publicly withdrawn the orders issued recently on Katanga land near Wandegeya.“Two weeks back, I was here at this very place getting your views concerning the ownership of this land, I made a number of orders including …

The National Unity Party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was on Friday night honored with the Heroes of Democracy Award by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI). The two- time presidential candidate used the global stage to condemn what he called the oppression of Ugandans under President Yoweri Museveni. He said the …

In a powerful and timely discussion on the show “Diasporah Elders,” Male Deogratius and Alexander Luyima of African Descent Ontario convened on XaveRadio via www.xavieradioug.com to unpack one of the most controversial legislative proposals in Uganda today — the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. Their conversation shines a spotlight on …

KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda is once again facing intense scrutiny over its human rights record following explosive allegations from veteran journalist Dean Lubowa Saava. Speaking publicly for the first time since his release, Saava claims the country has become dangerously unsafe for media professionals and ordinary citizens—a warning that has amplified …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post In any justice system, the true test is not in how it responds when the spotlight is bright, but in how it handles cases when attention fades. The resurfacing of a 2018 murder file linked to the recent killings at Ggaba Early Childhood …

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 …