Archbishop Ssemogerere condemns violence in Kawempe North by election
Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has challenged the government to allow fair competition in elections. He said there would rather be no elections, than have ones marred by violence. His remarks follow incidents during the nomination of candidates for…
Over 1,000 Human Rights Cases Pending at Uganda Human Rights Commission Tribunal; Some Cases Date Back Two Decades
More than 1,000 human rights violation cases are pending hearing by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) tribunal. The Commission’s Director in charge of Complaints, Investigations and Legal Services, Pauline Nasamba Mutumba, says that some of the…
KARAMOJA: 4 security checkpoints closed over extortion
Joint security forces have closed four animal checkpoints along cattle routes in South Karamoja following reports of extortion by security personnel from cattle traders. On February 28, 2025, the UPDF 3rd Division Commander, Brigadier General Wilberforce…
UJA, LOP condemn JATT brutality in Kawempe
Journalist bodies and the Leader of the Opposition have condemned the brutal attacks by the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT) on journalists covering the Kawempe by-election nominations. On Wednesday, clashes erupted between supporters of National…
Kawempe North By-Election: NUP Candidate Elias Nalukoola Arrested after Nomination
Elias Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, has been arrested by security operatives shortly after his nomination. Nalukoola is reportedly being held at Kawempe Police Station on charges…
11 Students Arrested in Kampala for Protest Against Controversial EACOP Pipeline
Police in Kampala have arrested 11 students from various universities for participating in a protest against the controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The arrests occurred during a demonstration involving close to 40…
MPs Condemn Security Forces for Blocking Presidential Aspirants, Warn of Threats to Democracy
Lawmakers have condemned security forces for blocking presidential aspirants from conducting consultations ahead of the 2026 elections, calling the move an outright violation of the Presidential Elections Act. During Wednesday’s parliamentary…
Top TV Journalist Miracle Ibrah Injured in Security Crackdown During Kawempe North Nomination
Top TV journalist Miracle Ibrah was violently attacked by security personnel on Wednesday afternoon while covering the nomination of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election.…
UJA Denounces Security Forces’ Brutal Attack on Top TV Journalist Miracle Ibra
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has expressed deep concern over the violent assault of Miracle Ibra, a journalist from Top TV, who was severely injured in an attack by security personnel this afternoon. Ibra was targeted while performing his…
UPC Condemns Security Interference in Alebtong Mobilization, Demands Political Neutrality
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party has made a passionate appeal to the police and other security agencies to refrain from engaging in partisan politics. This comes after a recent incident in Alebtong on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, where UPC…