Human Rights

The state has concluded investigations into the case against Achileo Kivumbi, the head of security at the National Unity Party (NUP) headquarters, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in Uganda. Kivumbi, 42, has been on remand, facing charges of unlawful possession of defense stores, a controversial accusation that many view as …

Samuel Kisitu, a prominent Ugandan activist and member of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, has made a fervent appeal for the cancellation of the Toronto Airshow, labeling it a glorification of war and militarism. Kisitu, who fled Uganda seeking asylum in Canada after being targeted for his support of …

In Mubende, Uganda, the ongoing legal dispute between Abdul Juuko, also known as Butodene, and a widow named Nantumbwe Esther highlights significant issues within the country’s legal and social systems, particularly concerning the protection of vulnerable individuals against the misuse of power and influence. This case underscores the challenges of …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has expressed profound discontent following the brutal assault of three journalists, David Ssekayombya from Bukedde TV, Isaac Tenywa, and Musisi Lwanga from Baba TV. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, has sparked outrage among the media fraternity and human rights organizations. The …

President Yoweri Museveni’s recent appointment of singer Edrisah Musuuza, alias Eddy Kenzo, as a Senior Presidential Advisor on Creatives, signals yet another chapter in his long-standing strategy of co-opting influential figures to maintain his grip on power. While Museveni has historically relied on security forces to quash dissent, his increasing …

The safety of journalists in Uganda is increasingly at risk as members of the community turn against them, compromising their ability to perform their duties without fear of intimidation or violence. This alarming trend was highlighted on August 27, 2024, when Didas Mugisha, the Director of Junious Nursery and Primary …

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 …