Three journalists—Tenywa Isaac, Lwanga Musisi, and David Ssekayombya—were brutally attacked by a private bodyguard of prominent businessman Ham Kiggundu while covering a fire at one of Kiggundu’s buildings in Kampala on August 28, 2024. The journalists, representing Baba TV and Bukedde TV, were at the scene to report on the …

The state has concluded investigations into the case against Achileo Kivumbi, the head of security at the National Unity Party (NUP) headquarters, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in Uganda. Kivumbi, 42, has been on remand, facing charges of unlawful possession of defense stores, a controversial accusation that many view as …

Samuel Kisitu, a prominent Ugandan activist and member of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, has made a fervent appeal for the cancellation of the Toronto Airshow, labeling it a glorification of war and militarism. Kisitu, who fled Uganda seeking asylum in Canada after being targeted for his support of …

The recent motion by Hon. Richard Lumu (Mityana South) seeking leave to introduce a Private Member’s Bill aimed at amending the law to allow the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) to be elected by members of the opposition has sparked significant debate within and outside Parliament. This motion is indeed …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has expressed profound discontent following the brutal assault of three journalists, David Ssekayombya from Bukedde TV, Isaac Tenywa, and Musisi Lwanga from Baba TV. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, has sparked outrage among the media fraternity and human rights organizations. The …

Journalists in Kampala gathered for a media orientation on HIV and PrEP updates, where they received the latest information on Uganda’s ongoing efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. Despite a 63% decline in AIDS-related deaths as of 2023, Uganda continues to record 730 new HIV cases each week, with young …

Two reporters from Bukedde Television, Mr. Musanje Robert and Mr. Serwanga Daniel, were violently assaulted on August 28, 2024. Their assailant, Mr. Didas Mugisha Nguma, the director of Junius Primary School in Nansana municipality, Wakiso district, is now a fugitive, with police in Matugga and Kasangati in hot pursuit. The …

Uganda’s political landscape has long been characterized by its hybrid system, a mix of parliamentary and presidential elements. However, the current debate over the election of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Parliament highlights a significant irony within this system. At the heart of this irony lies the National Resistance …

President Yoweri Museveni’s recent appointment of singer Edrisah Musuuza, alias Eddy Kenzo, as a Senior Presidential Advisor on Creatives, signals yet another chapter in his long-standing strategy of co-opting influential figures to maintain his grip on power. While Museveni has historically relied on security forces to quash dissent, his increasing …

The safety of journalists in Uganda is increasingly at risk as members of the community turn against them, compromising their ability to perform their duties without fear of intimidation or violence. This alarming trend was highlighted on August 27, 2024, when Didas Mugisha, the Director of Junious Nursery and Primary …