Is Uganda’s ‘Dialogue’ a Path to Democracy or a Throne for Museveni’s Son?
By Alexander Luyima From opposition stalwart to Justice Minister, Norbert Mao’s journey reflects a deeper crisis. As he labels Robert Kyagulanyi “toxic,” we must ask: Is he fighting for Uganda’s future, or helping to cement a political inheritance…
Kanungu Family Cries Out: RDCs, Local Leaders Accused of Grabbing 70-Acre Ancestral Land
RDCs, local leaders on spot over land grabbing, family appeals Two Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) are on spot for allegedly depriving family members of their right to a 70.2 acre land in Kihanda Sub County, Kanungu District. The RDCs, Hajj Shafik…
Uganda at 63: Can the Pearl of Africa Finally Witness a Peaceful Transfer of Power?
By Ronald Kasirye As Uganda approaches her sixty-third Independence anniversary, the question echoing across political circles, households, and online platforms remains the same: Can Uganda finally experience a peaceful transition of power? From the…
Opinion: Canada Military Partnerships Cannot Ignore Uganda’s Human Rights Crisis
This afternoon, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted Canada’s Defence Advisor, Colonel Todd Braithwaite, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe. Their discussions centered on strengthening…
Bobi Wine Aide Arrested as Uganda Opposition Faces Fresh Wave of Repression
Swabrah Kiganda’s husband, popularly known as Bobi Giant, has been arrested in Uganda on charges of holding an illegal assembly, sparking renewed concerns about political repression ahead of the country’s January elections. Bobi Giant, a close aide to…
Uganda’s Human Rights Defenders Silenced as Canada Army Chief Meets Muhoozi
By Alexander Luyima The recent meeting between Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Canada’s Defence Advisor to Uganda, Colonel Todd Braithwaite, has once again raised alarm among human rights defenders. While the…
Bobi Wine Declares War on 40-Year “Family Rule” in Fiery Nomination Speech
By Alexander Luyima In a speech that was part history lesson, part battle cry, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu honored the fallen and issued a stark warning to the Museveni regime: “The alternative to our risk is 10 times worse.” Kampala,…
Video : Rainbow Railroad Saved My Life: Ugandan Transgender Activist Anitah Namsole Speaks Out
In a powerful and emotional interview, transgender activist Anitah Namasole has revealed how international LGBTQ+ support network Rainbow Railroad saved her life after Uganda passed one of the world’s most severe anti-LGBTQ laws. Speaking exclusively…
UJA Condemns PM Nabbanja, PS Atwine for Intimidating Journalist David Mwesigwa Over Hospital Exposé
STATEMENT ON ATTACK AND INTIMIDATION OF JOURNALIST DAVID MWESIGWA BY THE PRIME MINISTER RT. HON. ROBBINA NABBANJA AND MOH PS DR. DIANA ATWINE REGARDING THE POOR STATE OF SERVICE Delivery IN MUKONO AND KAYUNGA DISTRICT HEALTH FACILITIES. Our attention has…
Prime Minister Nabbanja Orders Arrested Journalist to Apologize for Exposing Hospital Crisis
Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, is once again at the center of public debate after ordering the police to summon Galaxy TV journalist David Mwesigwa, following his pointed questions to President Yoweri Museveni about the state of…