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Uganda is at a crossroads, and a recent tweet by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Yoweri Museveni and a high-ranking military officer, has sparked significant concern both locally and internationally. His statement that his father instructed him to turn the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) into a “killing machine” is not …

The Outrageous Demand In today’s parliamentary session, Mr. Yoweri Museveni’s regime shamelessly requested 232 billion shillings under the guise of “classified expenditure”—supposedly for his official residence. But let’s be clear: what is “classified” about a man and his wife living in a government house? This isn’t new. Last year, the …

Dear Ugandan Policymakers, CEOs, Managers, and all those wielding power, The conviction of Judge Lydia Mugambe in the UK should be more than just a headline—it should serve as a stark wake-up call. Mugambe, a judge of international standing, conspired with Uganda’s former deputy high commissioner in London to traffic …

Press freedom is a fundamental pillar of democracy, ensuring that the public has access to accurate and reliable information. However, when mainstream journalism is suppressed and targeted, whether through intimidation or violence, society pays the price. Male Deogratius : The Cost of Suppressing Media Freedom In Uganda 5 The withdrawal …

Renowned media personality and events promoter, Ssegawa Ismael Sureman, has declared his intention to contest for the Mubende Municipality Member of Parliament seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections. NUP’s Ssegawa Ismael Sureman Set For Mubende Municipality MP 9 Ssegawa Ismael Sureman, a popular radio presenter at Radio Simba and the organiser …

Former Special Presidential Assistant in the Special Duties office of the President, Dr Nabatanzi Lugudde-Katwe Elizabeth and her husband have amicably settled their protracted legal battle in the move to live peacefully with their respective families. Dr Nabatanzi and her husband, Mr Samuel Lugudde Kanyike Katwe have entered a consent …

Members of Parliament have criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) for delaying the gazettement of Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate who won the recent Kawempe North by-election, preventing him from being sworn in. The matter was raised during a plenary sitting on Thursday, chaired by Speaker Anita …

The presiding bishop of the Evangelical Orthodox Church in Uganda, Jacinto Kibuuka, has condemned in the strongest terms the recent acts of torture and violence carried out against opposition supporters by security forces ahead of the Kawempe North by-election, set for Thursday. Bishop Jacinto Kibuuka Condemns Brutal Attacks on Journalists …

Opinion: It is deeply troubling that when a journalist from a smaller or emerging media house is brutally beaten or arbitrarily arrested by security forces, the industry often remains silent, as if nothing significant has occurred. Yet, when the same happens to journalists from mainstream media organizations—the so-called “Big Brands”—the …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) coordinator for the Ankole sub-region, Bright Muhumuza, was dropped off at his home in Kakoba Central Cell, Kakoba Ward, around 1 a.m. today, days after being reportedly abducted by armed men. Muhumuza’s sudden return comes after he was allegedly taken from Calabash Restaurant along the …