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The Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) would like to join the rest of the world in commemorating the 10th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. To us, this day serves as a touching reminder of the countless journalists in Uganda who risk their lives to report …

Today, National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, delivered a stirring message in Buikwe as part of his ongoing #NUPCountryWideTour, commemorating the sacrifices of Ugandans who have fought tirelessly for a vision of a free and just nation. Bobi Wine’s speech drew a powerful contrast …

Sultana Salim, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate in the Kisoro Woman MP by-election, cast her vote at Kisoro New Taxi Park polling station at approximately 12:20 PM. Shortly after voting, Salim voiced serious concerns about irregularities in the election process, accusing security operatives of harassing her polling agents. According …

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Bobi Wine has announced his upcoming stops on the #NUPCountryWideTour, continuing to spread his revolutionary message to Ugandans across the country. He will visit Buikwe on Thursday and Nakasongola on Friday, rallying supporters and addressing critical issues facing Uganda. The NUP leader’s itinerary is part …

A devastating fire swept through part of Kalerwe Market in the early hours of this morning, destroying several wooden stalls and kiosks. The blaze, which started around 1:46 a.m. on the east end of the market along Gayaza Road, is suspected to have been caused by electrical sparks from illegal …

Chaos erupted in Parliament on Wednesday as Kilak North MP Anthony Akol clashed with Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake. This was during the House’s reconvening to debate the controversial National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The chaos started after Akol took over Zaake’s seat to make a point of order on the …

Chaos erupted during the Parliament plenary sitting on Wednesday morning forcing the Speaker, Anita Among to suspend debate for 30 minutes. Confusion ensued when the Mitanya Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake alleged that there was a man with a gun in the house chambers, which is restricted for non …

In a charged prelude to tomorrow’s debate on the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024, Ugandan opposition legislators have doubled down on their support for coffee farmers, despite alleged threats of arrest by security forces. The amendment seeks to dismantle the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), which has overseen the sector …

During a Thursday plenary session, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, representing Kira Municipality, raised concerns regarding President Museveni’s repeated delegation of Vice President Jessica Alupo to represent him at high-profile international events, potentially indicating health-related reasons for his absence. Hon. Nganda pointed out that President Museveni was represented by Alupo at …

Accompanied by NUP President Bobi Wine, Tana passionately called on residents to make their dissatisfaction known at the ballot box. Her message was clear: Kisoro deserves better. Criticising the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), she highlighted the district’s lack of infrastructure development, specifically the poor state of roads. “We are …