The United States government is contemplating imposing sanctions on Uganda following the enactment of a stringent anti-gay law, which has sparked widespread criticism and international condemnation. The law criminalizes same-sex activities and imposes severe penalties, further entrenching discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in the East African nation. The Ugandan government’s …

Uganda reels from its deadliest attack in more than 10 years after a rebel group killed 41 civilians, mostly students Ugandan forces are hunting for rebels accused of killing at least 41 civilians, mostly students, in the worst attack in the country in more than a decade. Authorities have blamed Friday’s …

Beyond Political Parties, The Fight for Freedom Belongs to all Ugandans Uganda has long been grappling with the challenges of political governance, with a history marked by authoritarian rule and limited democratic freedoms. In the midst of this struggle, it is imperative to recognize that the fight against the military …

Who is Hon Francis Zaake  Francis Zaake is a businessman and Member of the 11th Parliament of Uganda representing Mityana Municipality. He was first elected to Parliament in the 2016 general elections as an Independent Member. In late 2020, he crossed to the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s leading opposition Party. He ran for MP in Mityana …

Who is Bobi Wine Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, is a prominent Ugandan politician, activist, and musician. He gained popularity for his involvement in the music industry before transitioning into politics. Bobi Wine has been vocal about advocating for social justice, youth empowerment, and political reform in Uganda. …

The State Department on Friday announced the U.S. has imposed visa restrictions against Ugandan officials after the country’s president signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a press release did not specifically identify the Ugandan officials who the U.S. sanctioned. The statement, however, noted Ugandan “individuals believed …

Shedding Light on Injustice: Publicizing Cases Proven to Protect Victims in Detention In recent years, abductions and enforced disappearances have become a grave concern in remote areas of the country, where victims often have limited access to media coverage. The cases of Lukyamuzi Harunah and Sheila Hady serve as distressing …

In a press conference held this afternoon, President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, spoke out against the alarming rise in abductions and enforced disappearances carried out by military units in Uganda, particularly targeting opposition supporters. President Kyagulanyi highlighted the urgency of addressing this issue, citing recent victims like …

effects of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act signed by President Yoweri Museveni late last month are already being felt in the country, even though it has been challenged in court. Some companies have stopped services that violate the new law, while others have suspended theirs pending the court’s decision. Others have staged boycotts in …

During a press conference at NUP headquarters in Kamwokya on Tuesday, Mr Lukyamuzi claimed that the reason for his abduction and torture was because of his support for the opposition National Unity Platform Mr Harunah Lukyamuzi, a resident of Ndejje – Masitoowa in Makindye Saabagabo Division, Kampala City lives in …