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The Catholic Church in Uganda dedicated its 146th anniversary Mass to praying for the release of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale, and other detainees still held in prison despite a Supreme Court ruling against their trial in the General Court Martial. The Mass, held at Kigungu in …

Minutes after political opposition members gave government an ultimatum of 48 hours to release Dr Kizza Besigye, NUP’s Head of Mobilisation Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu was forced into a car and driven off by heavily armed men believed to be Ugandan security operatives. “Our comrade and Head of Mobilisation for comrade Nyanzi Fred …

Lawyers of the jailed veteran opposition politician, Dr Kizza Besigye have raised an alarm over the health of their client. They said on Wednesday that Besigye’s health is deteriorating after paying him a visit at Luzira maximum security where he has been incarcerated since November, 2024. Kampala Lord Mayor Erias …

Abubaker Mukasa Muyunga, commonly known as Abu Mukasa, has come under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in silencing critical journalistic voices in Uganda. The crackdown on media freedom began in June 2024 with the arrest and imprisonment of Grape Vine online journalists Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru. The duo was detained after …

As Uganda inches closer to the 2026 general elections, the country’s political landscape remains unusually quiet.   Typically, this period would be marked by heightened activity—rallies, candidate endorsements, and strategic alliances.   However, the lack of visible engagement from key political parties has sparked concerns about their preparedness and the …

Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has once again made headlines, this time with the arrest of some staff from the Accountant General’s Office. While such actions may seem like a step toward accountability, a deeper analysis exposes a systemic crisis of corruption, nepotism, and political interference that has plagued the country’s …

Subject: Choosing the Best Subject Combination for a Successful Future Dear Senior Five Students, Parents, and School Administrators, Congratulations to all students who have successfully completed their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and are now stepping into a new academic journey at the Higher Secondary (A-Level) stage. This is a …

UK’s Citizenship Ban for Illegal Entrants: A Justified Deterrent or an Unjust Punishment? The UK Home Office has stirred controversy with its recent policy change, which states that individuals who entered the country illegally will “normally” be refused British citizenship—even if they have lived in the UK for years and …

Kampala lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been chosen as the National Unity Paltform-NUP flag bearer for the Kawempe North By-election. He was declared flag bearer on Tuesday by the Election Management Committee at the NUP party headquarters in Kavule, Makerere. Last week, Luyimbazi and nine others faced off in a debate at the party …

Uganda’s vibrant gospel music scene has a new anthem as Deejay Giovanni releases his latest song, Thank You Lord. Known for his unique blend of Christian rap and deejaying, Giovanni is quickly becoming a household name in East Africa’s music industry. The 27-year-old artist, born on October 9, 1996, burst …