Human Rights

The recent developments in Uganda’s political landscape have once again brought to the forefront the complex interplay between justice, politics, and the military. The UPDF (Uganda People’s Defence Force) Court Martial, under the leadership of Brig. Gen. Robert Freeman Mugabe, has taken a significant step by referring several political prisoners …

In recent years, Uganda has been gripped by a sinister wave of repression, with human rights violations escalating to unprecedented levels. The recent revelation that a shadowy intelligence group has purchased approximately 150 motorbikes from a motorbike loan company in the Ntinda-Naguru area, specifically to track and tail activists, highlights …

Kiteezi, a once inconspicuous landfill site, has now become a powerful metaphor for what is happening across Uganda—a country buried under the weight of systemic decay. This is not just about physical waste piling up; it’s a representation of how societal, political, and moral garbage has infiltrated every level of …

Wabusimba Amiri, Uganda is currently grappling with a convergence of crises that have exposed deep-seated issues of governance, corruption, and environmental mismanagement. From widespread food insecurity to tragic environmental disasters, these challenges are symptomatic of systemic failures that demand immediate action and comprehensive reform. The tragic landslide at the Kiteezi …

Pope Francis has made a historic gesture by meeting with Clare Byarugaba, a prominent Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist, and condemning the discrimination faced by queer individuals in Uganda. This meeting marks a significant milestone, being the first time the head of the Catholic Church has engaged publicly with an LGBTQ+ …

The excitement is palpable as Robert Kyagulanyi, famously known as Bobi Wine, arrives in Toronto ahead of the highly anticipated National Unity Platform (NUP) Canada Convention 2024. The convention, scheduled to take place from August 16th to 18th, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel, 901 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 1S5, …

Things are likely to turn south for Dr. Daniel Ayen Okello, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Director of Public Health and Environment, as calls for his resignation intensify. According to sources within KCCA, Dr. Okello’s reappointment hangs in the balance amid growing criticism over his management of key environmental …

In a dramatic turn of events, two journalists in Kabale have been arrested for allegedly inciting violence during a protest against constant power outages in the region. Job Namanya Apuuli, the New Vision Kigezi Bureau Chief, and Obed Kankiriho of Daily Monitor, were detained late Thursday night at approximately 11:40 …

In a disturbing revelation, Ronald Mayiga known as Omunyarwanda wa Bobi, has come forward with harrowing allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of security operatives in Uganda. According to Omunyarwanda wa Bobi, he was kidnapped on the night of June 12, 2024, by unidentified armed men as he headed …

Imane Khelif of Algeria secured a gold medal in women’s welterweight boxing (under 66kg) at the Paris Olympics, defeating China’s Yang Liu in a unanimous decision. Khelif’s victory, however, has been overshadowed by a gender controversy and a wave of online hate driven by misinformation. In a thrilling bout held …