Museveni’s Patronage Politics: Crippling Dissent Through Handouts to the Entertainment Sector
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…
School Director Violently Attacks Journalists, Smashes Cameras
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,…
The Fate of NUP Political Prisoners: UPDF Court Martial Refers Them To Government’s Prosecutor
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…
Opinion: Boda Boda Riders ,The Dark Mechanisms of Repression in Uganda
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…
Opinion: Kiteezi Landfill, Uganda’s Decay Will Kill Us All One Day
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…
Kiteezi Landfill Catastrophe : KCCA ED Dorothy Kisaka Should Resign
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…
Pope Francis Meets Ugandan LGBTQ+ Rights Activist Clare Byarugaba
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…
NUP Chief Bobi Wine Arrives in Toronto Ahead of The NUP Canada Convention 2024
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,…
Kiteezi Landfill Massacre: KCCA Health & Environment Director Dr. Okello Should Resign
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…
2 Journalists Arrested in Kabale Over Power Outages March
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…