The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has handed its Radical New Bar Demilitarization Award to Senior Advocate Ladislaus Kiiza Rwakafuuzi for his tireless efforts in fighting for an independent and demilitarized judiciary in Uganda. The citation, presented by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, recognizes Rwakafuuzi’s lifetime commitment to defending the rights of …
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NUP Criticize Voter Registration Exercise, Cite Concerns Over Fairness and Transparency
Opposition party leaders have voiced concerns about the ongoing voter registration update exercise, questioning its fairness and alleging that the incumbent party is using its position to control the process. The exercise, which includes registration, updating voter information, and transferring polling stations, began on Monday, January 20, and will continue …
Read More »Speaker Tayebwa Calls for Urgent Action on Prolonged Detention Without Trial
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has emphasised the need for compensation for persons subjected to gross violations of their rights. Tayebwa made the proposal following a report by the Committee on Human Rights that revealed that some prisoners across the country have been detained for over 28 years …
Read More »4 Judges Rule Military Courts Lack Independence
Four Justices of the Supreme Court, Monica Mugenyi, Catherine Bamugemereire, Elizabeth Musoke and Percy Night Tuhaise have ruled that the military courts are not independent courts of judicature that can fairly dispense justice. In their ruling, the three justices point out the way the judges of the military courts are …
Read More »Supreme Court Rules: Military Courts Lack Authority to Try Civilians
🟨 The General Court Martial is a subordinate court of law, with specialized jurisdiction. This means that the military courts are under the ordinary courts of law. 🟨 Sections of the UPDF Act that grant military courts jurisdiction over capital offences are unconstitutional. 🟨 Military courts in Uganda do not …
Read More »Ugandan Activists in Canada to Deliver Letter to US Ambassador in Ottawa, Applauding Trump’s Executive Order on USAID Withdrawal
Canadian-based Ugandan activist and human rights defender Ntege Lubwama Williams has publicly expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to suspend USAID funding to Uganda and other African nations. Williams, a permanent resident of Canada and a victim of President Yoweri Museveni’s regime, is leading a group …
Read More »Exposed: Decades of Foreign Aid Corruption Under Museveni’s Regime
This report provides a detailed examination of significant corruption scandals in Uganda, particularly those involving the misappropriation of foreign aid from agencies such as USAID, UKAID, the IMF, the World Bank, GAVI, and others. The focus is on incidents during the tenure of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) under President …
Read More »Ntege Lubwama : Dear President Trump: Redirect USAID to Ugandans, Not Their Oppressors
Dear PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP through the U.S. Ambassador, I am writing as a human rights defender and activist, representing the voices of many Ugandans who are unable to speak out against the injustices and human rights violations they endure under the current Ugandan government. I deeply appreciate the role the United States …
Read More »Museveni’s Contradictions: Why Ugandans Must Question His Words
In a democracy, words matter—especially when spoken by those in power. For decades, Ugandans have watched Mr. Museveni’s leadership evolve, but one undeniable truth remains: his words and actions rarely align. His shifting rhetoric exposes a leader whose grip on power has transformed from a promise of democracy to a …
Read More »Canada vs. Trump’s Tariffs: A Test of Diplomacy or Economic Warfare?
By Alexander Luyima In a shocking yet familiar stance, former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed his intent to impose tariffs on Canada, possibly as early as tomorrow. While the specifics remain unclear, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made it evident that Canada is prepared to respond—purposefully, forcefully, …
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