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The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has expressed profound discontent following the brutal assault of three journalists, David Ssekayombya from Bukedde TV, Isaac Tenywa, and Musisi Lwanga from Baba TV. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, has sparked outrage among the media fraternity and human rights organizations. The …

Journalists in Kampala gathered for a media orientation on HIV and PrEP updates, where they received the latest information on Uganda’s ongoing efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. Despite a 63% decline in AIDS-related deaths as of 2023, Uganda continues to record 730 new HIV cases each week, with young …

Two reporters from Bukedde Television, Mr. Musanje Robert and Mr. Serwanga Daniel, were violently assaulted on August 28, 2024. Their assailant, Mr. Didas Mugisha Nguma, the director of Junius Primary School in Nansana municipality, Wakiso district, is now a fugitive, with police in Matugga and Kasangati in hot pursuit. The …

Uganda’s political landscape has long been characterized by its hybrid system, a mix of parliamentary and presidential elements. However, the current debate over the election of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Parliament highlights a significant irony within this system. At the heart of this irony lies the National Resistance …

Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) involved in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project in Hoima were prevented by police from staging a peaceful demonstration in the city. The group, numbering around 300, had planned to march to the offices of the Petroleum Authority in Hoima, demanding a halt to the …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has criticized the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the Museveni government for the recent garbage disaster in Kiteezi, attributing the tragedy to their negligence. Kyagulanyi asserted that the disaster, which claimed the lives of several …

More than a month has passed since the violent kidnapping of 35 leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and a Kenya-registered refugee by Ugandan security forces, with the reported assistance of Kenya’s military and security personnel. The incident occurred at a Catholic center in Kisumu, Kenya, where the …

Police have arrested two National Unity Platform (NUP) youth leaders in Gulu City over an alleged planned protest against the upcoming regional Parliamentary sitting. The arrests occurred on Monday morning at the NUP regional offices in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, just a day before the scheduled Parliamentary session from August …

As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, eight remarkable Para athletes are set to represent the Paralympic Refugee Team, showcasing resilience and determination on the global stage. Among these athletes, two participated in the Rio 2016 Games, while six competed at Tokyo 2020. This year, the team has grown to …

In the world of music, certain songs transcend time and culture, capturing the hearts and souls of generations. One such song is Neil Diamond’s iconic classic, “I Am… I Said.” Revered by millions for its deep emotional resonance, the song has recently been brought back to life by an exciting …