Makerere University Strike Escalates As Security Officer Send Death Threats
Tensions are mounting at Makerere University as staff continue their strike over delayed salary harmonization, while disturbing new allegations of death threats from security officials have emerged. Staff members are protesting the university’s failure…
Opinion: Museveni’s Nepotism, Repression, and a Brutal Disregard For Human Rights
Uganda’s political landscape under President Yoweri Museveni has long been dominated by nepotism, authoritarianism, and a brutal disregard for human rights. The incident involving comrade Sanya , who was coerced into wearing regime party colors and…
Uganda’s Political Prisoners Deserve Justice, Not Exploitation
The ongoing persecution of political activists in Uganda is a painful reminder of the state’s systematic abuse of power. Our comrades, including prominent figures like Bobi Young, Achileo Kivumbi, and many others, have become prisoners of conscience,…
Bail Hearing for NUP’s Bobi Young, Achileo Kivumbi, and 21 Others Postponed to October 21
In yet another development underscoring the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights in Uganda, activists Anthony Agaba, commonly known as Bobi Young, and Achileo Kivumbi appeared before the Makindye General Court Martial yesterday for a crucial…
Journalists Barred as Former KCCA Officials Face CID Over Kiteezi Landfill Disaster
Ahead of the highly anticipated appearance of three former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials at the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters, journalists have been blocked from accessing the premises. The trio—Dorothy Kisaka,…
Opposition Rejects Proposals in Parliament Amendment Bill 2024, Citing Threats to Multi-Party Democracy
Uganda’s major opposition political parties have strongly rejected proposals in the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing that it undermines multi-party democracy and seeks to destroy the opposition’s influence in Parliament.…
Uganda Human Rights Commission Establishes LGBTQ+ Desk Amid Heightened Persecution Under Anti-Homosexuality Law
In a move signaling cautious progress, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has set up a dedicated LGBTQ+ desk to address issues facing the community amidst rising persecution under the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act. This development…
LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers in Kenya Face Growing Uncertainty as Refugee Commissioner Rejects Special Protections
LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Kenya are facing heightened anxiety after John Burugu, the official in charge of processing asylum applications, stated that sexual minorities would not receive special treatment. Burugu’s remarks have cast doubts on the future…
NUP’s Olivia Lutaaya and 15 Others Pleads Guilty to Ammunition Charges Amid Allegations of State Influence
Olivia Lutaaya, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has pleaded guilty to charges of possession of ammunition after a prolonged trial. Lutaaya entered her guilty plea on Monday at the military court where she and other NUP supporters have been…
Opposition Leader Joel Ssenyonyi and Shadow Cabinet Blocked from Accessing Roko Construction Premises
On Monday, October 24, 2024, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, alongside members of the Shadow Cabinet, was denied access to Roko Construction Limited. The company’s board of directors issued the directive barring their entry,…