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The Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs has officially confirmed the arrest of a Catholic priest, stating he is under investigation for actions against the state. In a press statement dated 14 December 2025, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Department of Defence Public Information announced that Rev. Fr. …

The Catholic community and the wider public are amplifying calls for the immediate release of Fr. Ssekabira Deus Dadit, a priest of the Diocese of Masaka who was forcibly taken by armed men earlier this month. In a late-night statement issued from Our Lady of Sorrows Cathedral in Kitovu, the Bishop of …

Fear and anxiety have spread through Masaka City and the local Catholic community following the disappearance of Rev. Fr. Deus Ssekabira, deputy parish priest of Bumanji Parish in Kalangala District. Fr. Ssekabira was reportedly abducted about two weeks ago by unidentified individuals at Katwe Trading Centre in Kimaanya Kabonera Division, …

The abduction of Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira has exposed a disturbing contradiction at the core of Uganda’s security apparatus and laid bare the erosion of the rule of law. On December 14, 2025, the Uganda Police Force publicly stated that it was merely noting social media reports alleging the priest’s …

  Kampala, Uganda – The fourth edition of the prestigious Royal Gospel Music Awards (RGMA) culminated in a spectacular celebration of gospel talent, with DJ Giovani emerging as one of the night’s biggest winners. The celebrated disc jockey and artist secured a remarkable hat-trick of awards at the ceremony held …

By Kasirye Ronald Outside the BBC headquarters in London, an Ugandan Canadian activist stands with his fist raised, capturing global attention with a gesture that has come to symbolize Uganda’s ongoing struggle for justice. The man in the photo, widely known as Kyuma Kya Yesu, continues to live in exile …

By Amiri Wabusimba – For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green corridors, and inclusive spaces meant to drive economic dignity. Mubende was once held up as proof that this future was within reach. But today, the town has become …

By Phiphi Birungi, WHRD Ugandan Community Journalist In many rural and peri-urban parts of Uganda, land is more than property—it is identity, livelihood, and legacy. Yet for thousands of women, especially widows, that land has become the frontline of violence, dispossession, and systemic failure. What was once viewed as isolated …

By Amiri Wabusimba- As Uganda edges toward its next general election in January, a subtle yet consequential shift in the country’s political landscape is becoming impossible to ignore. Analysts and political observers increasingly foresee a Parliament in which independent lawmakers may surpass the combined strength of formal opposition parties. Such …

In a vibrant fusion of Afro-soul and heartfelt lyricism, Ugandan-Canadian artists Dre Cali and Revboy have returned with their latest collaborative single, “Don’t You Worry.” Released on November 22, 2025, the track is a warm, reassuring love letter set to an infectious beat, solidifying their unique sound and their mission …