Kampala Besieged by Pre-Election Violence and the Shadow of Succession
ALEXANDER LUYIMA | THE HOIMA POST KAMPALA, Uganda — The streets of Kampala, once alive with the colour, sound, and anticipation of election season, now sit under a heavy and uneasy calm. Campaign songs have faded from junctions and trading centres.…
Uganda Goes Offline Amid Torture and Abduction Claims by the Army
Uganda has been thrust into digital darkness as a nationwide internet shutdown coincides with escalating allegations of torture, abductions, and enforced disappearances allegedly carried out by security forces against opposition supporters ahead of the…
Museveni Orders Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections
Uganda has been plunged into an indefinite internet shutdown just days before the country’s general election, following a directive issued by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordering the suspension of public internet access nationwide. In a…
Uganda NGO Bureau Suspends Chapter Four Uganda Operations
The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO Bureau) has officially suspended the operating permit of Chapter Four Uganda, ordering the organization to cease all activities with immediate effect. In a letter dated 9th January 2026 and…
Billions Lost: Uganda’s Tax System Faces a Crisis of Credibility
By Alexander Luyima Uganda’s tax system is sinking into a profound crisis of credibility after the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) failed to meet its revenue targets for four consecutive months as 2025 came to a close. Preliminary figures indicate a…
UJA Condemns Assault on BBS Journalist Covering Kyagulanyi’s Rallies
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the acts of torture and violence meted out against BBS TV journalist Ivan Mbadhi by Uganda security personnel attached to the Joint Anti-Terrorism (JAT) unit on Monday,…
Ugandan Rights Lawyer Sarah Bireete Denied Bail
Ugandan authorities on Friday charged prominent human rights lawyer Sarah Bireete with unlawful obtaining or disclosure of personal data, according to a charge sheet filed at Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court in Kampala. Bireete, the executive director of…
When the Law Becomes the Weapon: Uganda at the Edge of a Legal Reckoning
By Alexander LuyimaThe Hoima Post | Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law I write not as a distant observer, but as a Ugandan trained in the law—trained enough to recognise the moment when law stops being a shield and begins to function as…
“Know Your Laws” Initiative Strengthens Legal Awareness as Uganda’s Civic Space Narrows
Kampala — In the face of mounting restrictions on civic freedoms in Uganda, a new Know Your Laws campaign is helping citizens better understand their legal rights and the real-world effects of controversial legislation, organisers and civil society…
Know Your Laws Campaign Breaks Down Uganda’s Controversial Legislation for the Public
Kampala — A civic education initiative known as Know Your Laws is transforming public conversation around some of Uganda’s most controversial legislation by translating complex legal texts into clear, accessible information for ordinary citizens,…