Musician Mukunja Atasera Detained After Releasing Campaign Song for NUP’s Bobi Wine
Ugandan musician Mukunja Atasera has been detained at Kabalagala Police Station and denied bail following a cyberstalking case filed against him by fellow artist Lil Pazo Lunabe. However, sources close to the musician believe his arrest is politically…
Uganda’s Electoral Crisis: Court Cases and State House Influence Undermine Democracy
By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post | Kampala — 28 October 2025 Ugandans are increasingly disillusioned with the Electoral Commission (EC), as recent events suggest that the institution’s independence is being compromised. Allegations of bias,…
Makerere University Suspends Student for Assault in Anti-Gay Clash at Mitchell Hall
Brian Murungi, a Bachelor of Social Work student at Makerere University, has been suspended for allegedly assaulting a fellow student and destroying property during violent clashes at Mitchell Hall, following unrest tied to anti-gay sentiments among…
All I Want Is to Hug My Son Again”: Mother of Ugandan Activist Sam Mugumya Speaks Out
For over twelve years, the mother of Ugandan political activist Sam Mugumya has lived with uncertainty, fear, and hope—hope that one day she would embrace her son again. In a deeply emotional statement shared this week, Mugumya’s mother recounted the…
Missing In Uganda : Seven Days On, Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Still Missing After Abduction
It has now been seven days since Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were reportedly abducted under unclear circumstances, and their whereabouts remain unknown. The two, both known for their outspoken activism and civic engagement, were last…
Many Rights Activists Disappear as East Africa Faces Wave of Abductions By Its Governments
A disturbing wave of enforced disappearances has gripped East Africa between August and October 2025, raising alarm among human rights defenders, families of the missing, and regional observers. The victims—journalists, activists, and outspoken citizens…
Sudan: ICC Conviction of Ali Kushayb Sends a Stark Warning — What Museveni and Other African Leaders Should Learn
The International Criminal Court’s historic conviction of former Janjaweed leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman marks a turning point for justice in Africa — and a sobering reminder to leaders still implicated in abuses. In a landmark ruling that…
Tanzania: Outcry Grows Over Disappearance of Ex-Diplomat and Government Critic Humphrey Pole Pole
Human rights groups and family members are demanding answers after the former ambassador to Cuba vanished following a violent break-in at his Dar es Salaam home. Fears are mounting over the fate of Humphrey Pole Pole, a former Tanzanian ambassador to…
Kanungu Family Cries Out: RDCs, Local Leaders Accused of Grabbing 70-Acre Ancestral Land
RDCs, local leaders on spot over land grabbing, family appeals Two Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) are on spot for allegedly depriving family members of their right to a 70.2 acre land in Kihanda Sub County, Kanungu District. The RDCs, Hajj Shafik…
Video : Rainbow Railroad Saved My Life: Ugandan Transgender Activist Anitah Namsole Speaks Out
In a powerful and emotional interview, transgender activist Anitah Namasole has revealed how international LGBTQ+ support network Rainbow Railroad saved her life after Uganda passed one of the world’s most severe anti-LGBTQ laws. Speaking exclusively…