Press Freedom In Uganda Under Siege, Why The Observer Was Targeted – Male Deogratius
On May 8, 2024, the Uganda Media Council Chairperson, Mr. Paul Ekochu, issued a summons to The Observer’s Editor, demanding their appearance before the Council’s disciplinary committee on May 20, 2024. This summons, predicated on Section 9 of the…
Will World Bank Sanction Ghana if anti-LGBTQ bill takes effect?
As a supporter of human rights, the World Bank will have a difficult decision to make if Ghana enacts the harsh anti-LGBTQ bill that Parliament approved in February. That’s how the international finance behemoth views the situation — as a question for…
Bobi Wine Condemns Arrest of Fashion Designer Latif Madoi, Calls for His Release
In a recent crackdown on freedom of expression, the military and police raided Latif Fashion School in Kawanda, arresting its founder, award-winning designer Latif Madoi, along with four students. The arrested students were identified as Roger, Jose…
Most Museveni Ministers Have Over USD 90 million In Assets Hidden Abroad
President Yoweri Museveni has been informed of allegations that many of his ministers are hiding valuable assets, including large sums of money, in Europe and the United States. This revelation comes amid concerns about political uncertainty in Uganda,…
Electoral Commission Engages with NUP Leadership to Resolve Constitutional Amendment Dispute
The leadership of the Electoral Commission is currently holding discussions with senior officials from the National Unity Platform (NUP) to address a longstanding deadlock over constitutional amendments. The meeting, called by Chairman Justice Simon…
EU Ambassador Expresses Disappointment Over Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law
The European Union (EU) ambassador to Uganda, Attilio Pacifici, has expressed surprise and disappointment over Uganda’s decision to pass the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law. The law, which was signed by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2024,…
Supreme Court Set to Rule on Civilians Tried in Military Courts
The Supreme court has promised to deliver its judgment on notice in the case where the government is challenging the Constitutional court’s decision barring military courts from trying civilians. This pending case was filed as an appeal by the…
Jinja NUP leader dead as 3 machete Men attack
Three machete assaults have killed Joseph Kitawu, the deputy coordinator for the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Jinja District’s Kagoma North constituency. Two additional victims have been hospitalized as a result of the attacks. According to Gerald…
All 73,000 Government Goats supplied to Karamoja died
Members of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) have accused interdicted undersecretary of the Office of the Prime Minister of causing financial loss of over Shs19 billion when they procured over 73,000 goats for Karamoja that have all since…
Uganda Wildlife Authority Halts Hiking to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has temporarily suspended hiking activities to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The Authority said the suspension of hiking activities is a precautionary measure taken after a comprehensive…