The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
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…
Bobi Wine Honors Sacrifices for Freedom and Denounces Betrayal in Buikwe Rally During NUP Nationwide Tou
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…
NUP Candidate Sultana Salim Raises Concerns of Harassment and Unfair Practices in Kisoro Woman MP By-Election
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…
Bobi Wine Takes Revolutionary Message to Buikwe and Nakasongola, Postpones Gulu Visit Due to Karuma Bridge Closure
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,…
Blaze Devastates Merchandise at Kalerwe Market
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…
Speaker Suspends MPs Akol, Zaake, and 10 Others Following Parliamentary Brawl
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…
Parliament Suspended as NUP Mp Zaake is Punched in Fiery Coffee Bill Debate
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…
Ugandan Opposition Stands Firm Against Museveni’s Warnings Over Coffee Bill
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…
Legislators Question Museveni’s Continued Delegation of Vice President Alupo for Key International Meetings
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…
Bobi Wine and Salim Tana Rally Kisoro Residents to Cast a Vote of Defiance
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…