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In a controversial move aimed at consolidating power among urban youth, President Yoweri Museveni’s launch of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ghetto structures inadvertently unleashed a wave of terror across Kampala and other urban centers. These structures, designed to mobilize the so-called “ghetto vote,” have instead emboldened notorious gangs that …

In a shocking revelation, Ugandan socialite and political commentator Full Figure confessed to bribing Nsambya Hospital administrators with over 40 million Ugandan shillings to interfere in the case against Fangone Forest Entertainment boss, Alien Skin. The confession, made during a public outburst, exposed how bail was mysteriously granted to the …

The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has expressed concern over the resurgence of human rights violations across the East African region, citing abductions, enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings as growing threats to the rule of law.   In a statement released on December 31, 2024, EALS condemned these acts, …

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has opposed President Museveni’s directive banning police bonds for individuals accused of embezzling funds from government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga. The ULS described the move as a violation of the Constitution and a perpetuation of colonial-era repression. In a …

In the heart of Toronto, a story of resilience, gratitude, and transformation unfolds—one that exemplifies the profound impact of community, faith, and shared purpose. The Dominants 23 Foundation, an organization founded by individuals whose journey to a new life in Canada began with immense challenges, has emerged as a beacon …

The tragic erosion of democratic freedoms and human rights in East Africa is a stark warning to the region and beyond. What was once a bastion of hope for many—Kenya—is now being tainted by the dark wave of enforced disappearances, abductions, and repression, a haunting echo of what has been …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s recent directive banning police bonds for “village thieves” marks yet another troubling escalation in Uganda’s approach to law enforcement. While framed as a measure to curb rampant crime and inefficiency, this move risks exacerbating human rights violations and perpetuating the culture of impunity within state security …

Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and a prominent opposition figure, delivered a powerful end-of-year address from his home in Magere, reflecting on Uganda’s challenging 2024 and presenting a hopeful vision for the nation’s future. In his speech, Bobi Wine commended the resilience of Ugandans in the …

Wabusimba Amiri, a multifaceted advocate, journalist, diplomat, and entrepreneur, has enhanced his professional capacity by joining a distinguished team of trainers on gender-responsive reporting and communication. This achievement follows his successful completion of advanced training at the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communication in Nairobi, Kenya.   …

Winnie Byanyima, wife of detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, has condemned the Ugandan government’s ban on Christmas prison visits as “cruel and inhumane.” Besigye, 68, a four-time presidential candidate and a prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni, is being held at Luzira Prison on charges of possessing illegal weapons …