Denmark commits shs147 billion to support refugees in Uganda
The Danish Government has committed to spend at least 147 billion Shillings [USD40million] to support refugees and host communities in Uganda. Speaking in Kampala, Signe Winding Albjerg, the Danish Ambassador to Uganda, said the funding that is going to…
Anti-Corruption Court Grants Bail to Six Officials in 60 Billion Shillings Fraud Scandal
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has granted bail to six out of the nine government officials implicated in causing a financial loss of 60 billion shillings through the manipulation of payment systems. The court, presided over by Justice Lawrence…
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…
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.…
Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Parliament, Rushed to Hospital
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,…
Nalukoola Alleges Agent’s Abduction, Theft of Nomination Documents Before Kawempe North By-Election
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…