Opinion : How Trump’s Presidency Threatens LGBTQ+ Rights
As an LGBTQ+ advocate and queer refugee, I’ve witnessed the resilience of our community, even amid harsh persecution. But with Donald Trump’s re-election, a renewed and troubling sense of dread has emerged across LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide,…
Bobi Wine and Salim Tana Rally Kisoro Residents to Cast a Vote of Defiance
Accompanied by NUP President Bobi Wine, Tana passionately called on residents to make their dissatisfaction known at the ballot box. Her message was clear: Kisoro deserves better. Criticising the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), she highlighted…
18 Missing NUP Members ,Bobi Wine To Appeal High Court Ruling Dismissing Case
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced its intention to appeal a recent High Court ruling that dismissed its petition seeking accountability from the Ugandan government for the disappearance of 18 party supporters. NUP had approached the High…
Ugandan Judge Lydia Mugambe Faces UK Court Charges for ‘Modern Slavery’ Offenses
Former Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, of Lyne Road, Kidlington, has been charged in the UK with multiple offenses related to modern slavery and immigration breaches. The charges against Mugambe include conspiring to facilitate a breach of UK…
Hon Ssemujju Nganda Confronts Minister Muhwezi on Human Rights Violations In Uganda
In a heated session in Parliament, Honorable Ssemujju Nganda confronted Minister of Security Jim Muhwezi regarding the escalating concerns over human rights violations in Uganda. This clash centered around the recent arrests and alleged torture of…
U.S. Ambassador Popp Urges Unity and Stability as Uganda Prepares for 2026 Elections
The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, has called upon Ugandans to embrace peace and dialogue, mainly as the 2026 relations draw closer. He spoke during the signing of a National Peace Pledge Summit 2024 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on…
Ugandans in the UK Condemn Rising Human Rights Abuses and Tribal Conflicts Under Museveni’s Regime
Ugandans residing in the United Kingdom have voiced strong concerns over the intensifying human rights abuses and tribal conflicts reportedly fueled by Uganda’s current administration under President Yoweri Museveni. This dismay follows recent actions by…
Surviving the Beast: Daniella Atim’s Journey of Escaping Jose Chameleone’s Abuse
Daniella Atim, former wife of Ugandan music icon Jose Chameleone, recently took to social media to open up about her journey of resilience, perseverance, and self-reinvention after enduring years of domestic violence. Now living in Minnesota, U.S., Atim…
Sheikh Twaha Kakande Allegedly Kidnapped by Men in Military Uniform; Police and UPDF Deny Involvement
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have distanced themselves from the reported arrest of Sheikh Twaha Kakande, the Imam of Taquwah Mosque in Kisenyi-Mengo, a Kampala suburb. Sheikh Twaha Kakande was reportedly…
General Court Martial Sentences 16 NUP Supporters for Treachery and Explosive Possession
The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal…