Activist and law student Aloikin Praise Opoloje, 25, has been named the winner of the EU Human Rights Defenders’ Award 2025. The award, which was presented during a ceremony on Thursday at the residence of the Ambassador of Sweden in Kampala, is given annually by the European Union to recognize …

This year’s African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) awards attracted 147 journalists from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania participated in the competition, and 61 made the #UNJA2025 shortlist. Katusiime is entered for the political reporting beat, that The Independent is traditionaly dominant in. The veteran writer will be recognised for a body of work, …

The Electoral Commission has officially gazetted the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) as a registered political party in Uganda, marking the entry of a new opposition force into the country’s political landscape. The announcement, published in the Uganda Gazette dated May 16, 2025, follows a protracted six-month application process led …

As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the political temperature is already rising—and for the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), the pressure is anything but subtle. A wave of abductions, detentions and alleged torture of party supporters has intensified in recent months, casting a long shadow over the …

obert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine and the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has expressed fears for his safety following a threat from Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to behead him. The Chief of Defence Forces, known for his provocative and contentious tweets, has targeted Bobi Wine in …

Labour’s promise of better wages for carers risks falling flat without fixes to visa policies—frontline workers and experts warn of sector collapse. The Care Sector’s Impossible Choice: Higher Pay or Enough Workers? The UK’s social care system is caught in a perfect storm. On one hand, Prime Minister Keir Starmer …

Kampala, Uganda | May 15, 2025 – The Ugandan Parliament is fast-tracking the UPDF Amendment Bill 2025, sparking outrage over its lack of public consultation and raising fears of expanded military powers. Critics warn that the bill—which could reshape military justice and security operations—is being railroaded through Parliament, sidelining meaningful …

Gombe village was rocked by terror as armed men descended on the home of Noah Mutwe, a loyal supporter of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Bobi Wine. “They came like thugs, travelling in a numberless double-cabin vehicle. They first picked Noah Mutwe’s uncle and put him on handcuffs before ordering …

By Alexander Luyima| May 2025 The United Kingdom has ushered in a sweeping overhaul of its immigration framework, with significant implications for skilled workers, care professionals, and international students. These changes—driven by political pressure to curb net migration—introduce stricter requirements, especially targeting the caregiving sector and the qualifications of prospective …

By Alexander Luyima Toronto, ON – May 17, 2025 — The rhythm of Uganda returns to Toronto as Orlandoh Events & Talents Ltd proudly unveils the 2nd Edition of the Emperor Orlandoh Xperience, a sensational night of music and culture happening at 30 Gordon Mackay Road, North York, ON M9N …