Human Rights

The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has raised concerns over the alleged abduction of Denis Senono, one of his party leaders and a Kawempe LC III councillor. Mr Kyagulanyi, also known by his stage name Bobi Wine, took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to bring attention to …

In a distressing development emblematic of the worsening political repression in Uganda, Denis Ssenono, a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter and LC III Councilor, has been abducted and is now reportedly in the custody of a security agency. This revelation, made by Patrick Onyango, the Spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan …

Many African countries maintain strict laws against same-sex unions, often enforcing harsh punishments that include lengthy prison sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty. Countries such as Nigeria and Uganda are known for aggressively implementing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, further intensifying the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Beyond these legal restrictions, …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has once again raised alarm over the abduction of its members, accusing security forces of orchestrating a campaign of terror against opposition supporters. The latest incident involves Denis Senono, an LC3 Councilor and well-known NUP activist, who was forcibly taken by armed soldiers in a …

In a groundbreaking moment for European soccer, Phoenix FC, a team made up entirely of transgender men, has made its debut in the regional men’s league in Spain’s Catalonia region. This all-transgender team is the first of its kind to gain Federated status in Europe, symbolizing a significant step forward …

Francis Zaake, a Member of Parliament and prominent opposition figure in Uganda, has expressed gratitude for the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on four senior members of the Uganda Police Force (UPF). The sanctions target Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdani Twesigye for their involvement in …

The United States Department of State has announced sanctions against four senior members of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) for their involvement in gross human rights violations, including acts of torture and inhumane treatment. The sanctioned individuals are Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdani Twesigye, all of whom …

Ugandan opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Bobi Wine, has expressed his delight over the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on four senior Uganda Police officers accused of human rights abuses, including torture. The officers in question are Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdani Twesigye, …

The United States announced on Wednesday the imposition of sanctions on four senior officers of the Uganda Police Force, citing their involvement in gross human rights abuses. The US Department of State named the officers as Bob Kagarura, Alex Mwine, Elly Womanya, and Hamdani Twesigye, all of whom are accused …

The recent dismissal of Dorothy Kisaka from her role as Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is not an isolated event but rather symptomatic of a broader leadership crisis in Uganda under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Kisaka was appointed in 2020 with the mandate to transform Kampala …