Human Rights

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported kidnapping of Charles Bukenya, aka Muvawala, the vice president of the Uganda North America Association (UNAA). Muvawala, a journalist and supporter of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), went missing last week under mysterious circumstances. He was later found abandoned in Buliisa, …

Since February 26, which marked the start of the nomination process for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, journalists covering the events have faced increasing hostility, including arrests and physical assaults. The seat fell vacant following the tragic death of Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya, and the by-election has since been …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Mubende Municipality, like many rapidly expanding urban centers in Uganda, faces a growing challenge unregulated noise pollution that threatens public health, security, and economic productivity. The increasing commercialization of the town has led to the uncontrolled rise of entertainment spots, particularly bars, clubs, and music halls, often …

In a shocking turn of events, Steven Kibwiika, a journalist with Spark TV under the Nation Media Group (NMG), was brutally attacked by security operatives today in Namere, Kawempe North, while filming footage for a news story related to allegations of pre-ticking of ballot papers ahead of tomorrow’s parliamentary by-election. …

 Lawyer Eron Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt of court by the General Court Martial, has appealed his conviction and sentence in the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala. Kiiza, who represented opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Kamulegeya, has also applied …

To: The Honorable Ministers of Finance, Health, Education, Gender, and All Affected Ministries Cc: The Office of the President, Parliament of Uganda, and Development Partners Subject: Addressing the Suspension of USAID Funds and Allegations of Misallocation Dear Honorable Ministers, I write to you with deep concern regarding the recent suspension …

By Amiri Wabusimba. On Thursday, March 13, voters in Kawempe North will participate in a by-election, a process that has already been marred by violence, arrests, and heightened security deployment. Over the past ten days of campaigns, reports of injuries, arbitrary arrests, and security excesses have raised deep concerns about …

The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) and Uganda Police Force (UPF) have remained cagey on who deployed the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JAT) that has terrorized opposition supporters in the ongoing Kawempe North By-election campaigns. UPDF Spokesperson, Acting Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye and Police Spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, have not confirmed …

The Kawempe Grade One Magistrate Court has granted bail to 23 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The supporters were arrested on Monday and charged with damaging a police vehicle, disrupting traffic flow, and common nuisance. They were arrested at the NUP offices in Makerere Kavule, where NUP President …

Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe of the High Court in Kampala on Thursday broke down as the Oxford Crown Court went deeper into her slavery charges Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe was in tears as she was asked about allegations that she deceived a young woman into coming to the UK to …