Human Rights

The President, who in 1981 went to bush to restore democracy in the country and has lived castigating predecessors such as Idi Amin for defiling the Temple of Justice, argued that this decision was a setback for the country’s efforts to curb crime and protect national security. President Museveni has …

The Uganda Law Society (ULS)  has  handed its Radical New Bar Demilitarization Award to Senior Advocate Ladislaus Kiiza Rwakafuuzi for his tireless efforts in fighting for an independent and demilitarized judiciary in Uganda. The citation, presented by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, recognizes Rwakafuuzi’s lifetime commitment to defending the rights of …

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has emphasised the need for compensation for persons subjected to gross violations of their rights. Tayebwa made the proposal following a report by the Committee on Human Rights that revealed that some prisoners across the country have been detained for over 28 years …

 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 …

Canadian-based Ugandan activist and human rights defender Ntege Lubwama Williams has publicly expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to suspend USAID funding to Uganda and other African nations. Williams, a permanent resident of Canada and a victim of President Yoweri Museveni’s regime, is leading a group …

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 …

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 …

A recent executive order by former U.S. President Donald Trump mandating the use of the term ‘sex’ instead of ‘gender’ has raised significant concerns, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. While not entirely unexpected—especially for those familiar with The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025—the order represents a troubling step backward in the …

In a momentous celebration of unity and progress, the National Unity Platform (NUP) – Quebec Chapter officially marked its grand opening, receiving heartfelt congratulations from Ronald Magala, NUP Spokesperson for Canada. The event symbolized a significant milestone in the journey of Ugandans in the diaspora, as they continue to advocate …