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Parliament’s Human Rights Committee says former FDC leader, Dr. Kiiza Besigye expressed fears that he might be killed while in detention at Luzira maximum prison. The Committee chaired by West Budama MP, Fox Odoi over the weekend visited Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Haj Obed Lutale. In a report, …

The High Court has adjudged that the current Board of Directors of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) chaired by former MP Julius Bigirwa Junjura does not have the technical competence to run the affairs of the agency. The board, mainly comprising former MPs, and representatives from the line …

 Four Justices of the Supreme Court, Monica Mugenyi, Catherine Bamugemereire, Elizabeth Musoke and Percy Night Tuhaise have ruled that the military courts are not independent courts of judicature that can fairly dispense justice. In their ruling, the three justices point out the way the judges of the military courts are …

🟨 The General Court Martial is a subordinate court of law, with specialized jurisdiction. This means that the military courts are under the ordinary courts of law. 🟨 Sections of the UPDF Act that grant military courts jurisdiction over capital offences are unconstitutional. 🟨 Military courts in Uganda do not …

This report provides a detailed examination of significant corruption scandals in Uganda, particularly those involving the misappropriation of foreign aid from agencies such as USAID, UKAID, the IMF, the World Bank, GAVI, and others. The focus is on incidents during the tenure of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) under President …

Dear PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP through the U.S. Ambassador, I am writing as a human rights defender and activist, representing the voices of many Ugandans who are unable to speak out against the injustices and human rights violations they endure under the current Ugandan government. I deeply appreciate the role the United States …

In a democracy, words matter—especially when spoken by those in power. For decades, Ugandans have watched Mr. Museveni’s leadership evolve, but one undeniable truth remains: his words and actions rarely align. His shifting rhetoric exposes a leader whose grip on power has transformed from a promise of democracy to a …

By Alexander Luyima In a shocking yet familiar stance, former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed his intent to impose tariffs on Canada, possibly as early as tomorrow. While the specifics remain unclear, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made it evident that Canada is prepared to respond—purposefully, forcefully, …

Chief Justice Owiny Dollo is on the test as expected today to lead a panel of Supreme Court Justices to deliver an overwhelmingly awaited judgement which will give or stop the army court from prosecuting criminal cases that involve civilians. A number of lawyers and members of the public, this …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Uganda stands at a pivotal moment in history, once again at the mercy of foreign policy shifts that expose its deep-rooted vulnerabilities. The recent U.S. presidential directive on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) has reverberated through economies that have become increasingly reliant on international aid. Yet, …