Makerere disqualifies NUP candidate from guild presidential race
Makerere Guild Electoral Commission has disqualified the National Unity Platform Candidate in the forthcoming University Guild Presidential Elections over the alleged involvement in a political debate that turned violent injuring a student in the…
KASESE : Police arrest 5 NUP members
Police in Kyenjojo District in western Uganda Thursday arrested five members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing them of holding an illegal assembly without security clearance. The five NUP members facing charges of holding and…
Two injured, 5 detained as police disperse NUP meeting
In a recent incident in western Uganda, tensions flared as police dispersed a meeting organized by the National Unity Platform (NUP), resulting in injuries and detentions. The gathering, intended to be a forum for political discussion, quickly turned…
Inter-Parliamentary Union condemns attack On NUP MP Susan Mugabi
The IPU vehemently condemns the violent attack against Ugandan opposition MP, Susan Mugabi that took place on 21 April. According to the information received by the IPU, Ms. Mugabi was allegedly assaulted by the police, leaving her in a critical…
Court Martial bails 4 of 32 jailed NUP supporters
The General Court Martial in Makindye has released four people out of the 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters currently on remand at Kitalya Prison on charges of unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices. The four supporters…
Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill Sparks Fear and Uncertainty Among LGBTQ Community
Frank Mugisha, the executive director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) and a prominent gay rights activist, finds himself inundated with desperate pleas for help on a daily basis. “People want my intervention,” he says, reflecting on the…
Uganda’s Anti-Gay Bill Threatens to Criminalize HIV Programs, Activists Warn
The introduction of Uganda’s anti-gay bill has raised alarms among activists, who warn that it could criminalize vital HIV prevention and treatment programs in the country. The bill proposes harsh penalties for individuals engaged in same-sex…
How Uganda’s Anti-LGBT Law Impacts HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts
The recent implementation of Uganda’s anti-gay law has raised significant concerns about its potential impact on HIV/AIDS prevention efforts in the country. This law, which criminalizes homosexuality with penalties ranging from imprisonment to the…
Prosecutor Oppose Bail for 32 NUP Supporters in Court Martial
Prosecutors have opposed the bail application for 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, arguing their release could compromise ongoing investigations. The NUP supporters appeared before the General Court Martial, where prosecutors presented their…
LGBTQ+ Bill Fallout: Canadian PM Confronts Ambassador Acheng, Threatens Diplomatic Freeze
The Canadian government has condemned the recently passed anti-homosexuality bill 2023 that prohibits same-sex activities and now awaits President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to assent it into a law. Justin Pierre James Trudeau, the Prime Minister, has…