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Police officers at the scene quickly intervened, and the victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention A yet-to-be-identified man in his 30s set himself on fire near the main gate of Parliament on Wednesday.   According to an eyewitness, the man doused himself with petrol before igniting the …

This morning is horrible. What has been done is horrible. But we shall not surrender or abandon the noble cause of promoting democracy in Ugan National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Elias Nalukoola, has alleged that his agent was abducted and his official nomination documents stolen ahead of the Kawempe North …

Machete, who has reportedly been held incommunicado for four years, was transferred from Kitalya to Luzira Murchison Bay Prison after refusing to eat for seven days in protest against his detention in a military facility. The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has visited …

The Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged the Ugandan government to uphold democracy and respect the fundamental rights of all citizens. His call comes amid growing concerns over the continued detention of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, despite his deteriorating health and repeated requests for specialized medical …

By AlexanderLuyima, Director Community Programs and Information, African Descent Ontario Toronto, Canada – February 2025 – As Black communities across North America and the world celebrate Black History Month 2025, this year’s theme, “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations,” calls on us to reflect on …

Justice Lydia Mugambe’s trial in the UK is more than just a courtroom drama—it is a glaring reflection of the corruption and decay within Uganda’s foreign missions. While the case itself is shocking, it is hardly surprising given the history of scandals that have plagued Ugandan embassies worldwide. For years, …

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as ‘Bobi Wine’ has condemned the police raid at the party’s headquarters situated in Kavule,  Kamokya. Kyagulanyi labelled this action as ‘a continued violation of the party’s rights.’ “Our headquarters have been surrounded by security forces since dawn. This blatant violation …

Journalists covering the National Unity Platform (NUP) were today assaulted by military officials guarding the party’s headquarters at Makerere Kavule. The incident occurred as NUP leaders, including Vice President for Buganda Region Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, and Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, attempted to gain access …

The former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president Dr. Olara Otunnu has called on President Yoweri Museveni to allow Col. (Retired) Dr. Kizza Besigye accesses better medication outside the prison.  Otunnu’s call comes amidst concerns surrounding Besigye’s health after he was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in …

The President of the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has revealed that the four members of the NUP Election Management Committee reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen are being held incommunicado at the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) at Mbuya, …