ADSON Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Resilience, and Black Excellence
As African Descent Ontario (ADSON) celebrates Black History Month 2025, we embrace one of the most powerful themes ever: “Innovation, Resilience, and Black Excellence.” This theme resonates deeply with the remarkable contributions of Black…
Parliament Dress Code Controversy: A Misguided Attack on Cultural Identity
The proposed regulation to ban traditional attire like the kanzu and gomesi in Uganda’s Parliament raises serious questions about cultural identity, inclusivity and priorities in governance. Is It Really Necessary? Uganda, like many African nations,…
Uganda : The Regime’s Reluctance to Free Political Prisoners Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Uganda’s political landscape has been marred by widespread repression, unlawful detentions, and blatant human rights violations. The recent efforts by the National Unity Platform (NUP) to secure the release of political prisoners—civilians who were…
Opinion: The USAID Shutdown – A Reckless Gamble with Global Consequences
The Trump administration’s move to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), backed by billionaire Elon Musk, is more than just a bureaucratic shake-up—it’s a reckless gamble with millions of lives at stake. For over six decades,…
Opinion: Betrayal in the Diaspora: Ugandans in the U.S. Targeted for Deportation as Community Leaders Remain Silent
Over the past few days, alarming reports have surfaced about a growing campaign to expose and deport undocumented Ugandans in the United States. It is deeply disturbing that this movement is allegedly being pushed by fellow Ugandans, turning against…
Muhoozi Vows Besigye Will Only Leave Prison “In a Coffin or on His Knees”
Dr Kizza Besigye will only leave prison in a coffin, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said, describing the former personal doctor of his father and bush war hero as a “traitor.” In a message shared by his public relations and…
Olivia Lutaaya: NUP’s Unyielding “Foot Soldier” Returns to the Fight for Change After Four Years in Military Custody
The National Unity Platform (NUP) “foot soldier” is back in the trenches, unwavering in her resolve. “I know what I want,” she declares. A four-year ordeal in military custody would break the political will of many activists, but…
Justice Mugenyi Affirms Military Trials for Civilians as Unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling delivered today, Justice Monica Mugenyi of the Supreme Court upheld the unconstitutionality of the section 117(1)(h) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act, which previously allowed military courts to try civilians. …
Is President Museveni Above the Law?
President Yoweri Museveni’s refusal to implement the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify the trial of civilians in military courts raises serious questions about his commitment to the rule of law and the principles of democracy he once fought to restore.…
Buganda Road Magistrate Kayizzi’s Decision to Sanction Forgery Charges Against Lawyers Upheld by Court Inspectorate
The Inspector of Courts have exonerated Buganda Road Chief Magistrate, Ronald Kayizzi of any wrong doing in the decision that sanctioned charges of alleged forgery and uttering a false document. In August 2024, Kayizzi sanctioned criminal charges against…