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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 Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola shortly after his nomination for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election. …

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 students along Nile Avenue, near Crested Towers in Nakasero, where students from Kyambogo University, …

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 sitting, Erute South MP Jonathan Odur raised the issue as a matter of national importance, pointing to the …

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. According to reports, Ibrah was struck by an explosive device thrown by security officers on site after …

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, …