Uganda’s Global Fund Board Appoints First Transgender Man to its Board
In a historic move, Uganda’s Global Fund Board has appointed its first transgender man to its governing body, marking a significant step toward inclusivity and diversity. This appointment reflects an evolving perspective within Uganda’s…
Gulu University Graduation Update: 76 Students Face Obstacles to Graduation
Seventy-six students at Gulu University won’t be graduating in the upcoming 19th ceremony, according to Professor George Openjuru, the Vice Chancellor. He explained that these students face hurdles such as unpaid tuition fees or incomplete research…
Museveni Labels Media as “Enemies” Amid Rising Assaults on Ugandan Journalists
Freshly inaugurated for another five-year term, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has publicly criticized both local and international media, labeling them as “enemies” while local journalists protest against brutal assaults and harassment by…
The Role of the Press in Facing Political Repression in Uganda
Since Yoweri Museveni’s ascension to power in 1986, Uganda has seen a significant growth in its media landscape, with the government initially proclaiming support for freedom of expression. However, a closer examination reveals a persistent pattern…
NUP forced to postpone planned demo, After heavy security deployment
Security was on Monday beefed up in Iganga town to block the anticipated prayer gathering and planned peaceful demonstration by the opposition politicians from various political parties who were scheduled to interact with supporters and ascertain their…
Bobi Wine Criticizes UN Secretary-General for Ignoring Human Rights Issues in Uganda
Robert Kyagulanyi, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and widely known as Bobi Wine, has voiced strong disappointment with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Kyagulanyi condemned Guterres for his failure to address…
Sweden : NUP moves to exert more pressure on Museveni
The National Unity Platform (NUP) diaspora chapters have witnessed a surge in their resistance activities aimed at ending President Museveni’s leadership in Uganda. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the NUP president in November last year oversaw the election…
Missing Supporters : NUP activists storm streets in Europe
The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) activists stormed the streets in at least three countries in an enhanced push for the release of the eighteen party supporters whose whereabouts remain unknown after allegedly being arrested by the Ugandan…
UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya Raises Concerns Over Inadequate Daily Fuel Allowance
Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), voiced her apprehension regarding the insufficient daily fuel allowance of Shs 20,000, citing its impact on her operational capabilities. Formerly the Deputy Inspector General of…
Ugandan Activist Blames Anti-LGBTQ Politicians and Religious Leaders for Violent Stabbing Incident
A prominent Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist has pointed fingers at anti-LGBTQ politicians and religious leaders for inciting violence that led to a recent stabbing incident. The activist, who survived the attack, claims that the pervasive hate speech and…