Uganda Editors Guild slams ‘premeditated’ attacks on journalists
The Uganda Editors Guild has strongly condemned the “premeditated” attacks on journalists covering the Kawempe North by-election, calling for swift action to hold those responsible accountable. The Guild described the attacks, which occurred on March 13,…
Journalists Detail Harrowing Assault by Armed Men During Kawempe By-Election
The day began with the usual hum of an election, a tentative normalcy that quickly dissolved into chaos for the journalists of the Nation Media Group (NMG), tasked with covering the Kawempe North by-election. Hasifah Nanvuma, her Spark TV microphone…
Kawempe by-election : Nation Media Journalists Abducted
Security forces have assaulted several journalists covering the Kawempe by-election, adding to a disturbing pattern of violence against the media since the election began. The latest attack occurred at Kazo Angola polling station, where reporters from…
BREAKING NEWS : NUP’S Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola’s 17,764 votes secure him victory
🟥 Kawempe North Results as declared by the EC returning officer ✳ Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola NUP – 17,764 votes ✅ ✳ Faridah Nambi Kigongo NRM – 8,593 ✳ Hanifah Mugerwa Karadi IND – 381 ✳ Muhammad Luwemba Lusswa IND – 240 ✳ Sadat Mukiibi FDC- 239…
UNNA Chief Charles Muvawala Abducted- Is Uganda Still Safe For Political Activist
The recent abduction of Charles Muvawala, the Vice President of the Ugandan North American Association (UNAA), is yet another chilling reminder of the ongoing human rights violations in Uganda. Muvawala was reportedly picked up in the dead of night by…
Bishop Zziwa Condemns Security Attacks on Journalists
Journalists bring us news, inform us about our communities, and ensure accountability. They deserve protection, not violence – Bishop Anthony Zziwa The Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, the Rev Anthony Zziwa, has condemned security officers for…
Opinion: Canada’s Hypocrisy on Uganda’s Human Rights Crisis Must End
For years, Ugandans in the diaspora, including the National Unity Platform (NUP) Canada Chapter, have staged peaceful demonstrations across Canada, calling for justice, democracy, and an end to human rights violations in Uganda. They have spoken out…
Lawyers Challenge Military Court’s Conviction of Eron Kiiza, Seek High Court Intervention
Lawyers representing Advocate Eron Kiiza, currently serving a nine‐month sentence for contempt following his conviction by the General Court Martial in Makindye this January, have moved the civil division of the High Court to secure his unconditional…
Top TV Journalist Miracle Ibrah Injured in Security Crackdown During Kawempe North Nomination
Top TV journalist Miracle Ibrah was violently attacked by security personnel on Wednesday afternoon while covering the nomination of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election.…
UJA Denounces Security Forces’ Brutal Attack on Top TV Journalist Miracle Ibra
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has expressed deep concern over the violent assault of Miracle Ibra, a journalist from Top TV, who was severely injured in an attack by security personnel this afternoon. Ibra was targeted while performing his…