Besigye Protests: NUP’s Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro Abducted
The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) head of mobilization, Fred Nyanzi and party deputy spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro have been arrested by plain-clothed armed men driving a Toyota Hiace vehicle commonly known as drone. The news of their…
Deputy Lord Mayor Nyanjura and Ingrid Turinawe Arrested During Free Besigye Protest
Doreen Nyanjura, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala, and Ingrid Turinawe, head of mobilization in the Forum for Democratic Change Katonga faction, have been arrested today during a protest in Kampala demanding the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye. The duo,…
Opposition Leaders Give Government 48-Hour Ultimatum to Release Dr. Kizza Besigye for Medical Treatment
A coalition of opposition leaders has issued a stern 48-hour ultimatum to the Ugandan government, demanding the immediate release of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to receive urgent medical care. The leaders warned that failure to comply…
NUP Picks Nalukoola as Flag Bearer For Kawempe North Byelection’s
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called on all members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to rally behind lawyer Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The parliamentary seat fell vacant last…
Opinion: Uganda’s New Early Childhood Education Policy – A Step Forward or a Setback?
The Ugandan government’s recent approval of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy is a landmark decision that aims to integrate pre-primary education into the formal education system. While the move is intended to standardize early…
NUP’S Political Activist Mzee Mbuga Dies in Tragic Hit-and-Run Incident
Mzee John Chrysostom Mbuga Kiwanuka, a revered elder whose late-life transformation into a passionate political activist endeared him to millions in the country passed away on Friday February 7 at the age of 87. His death, the result of an accident…
Ugandan Activists in Canada to Deliver Letter to US Ambassador in Ottawa, Applauding Trump’s Executive Order on USAID Withdrawal
Canadian-based Ugandan activist and human rights defender Ntege Lubwama Williams has publicly expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to suspend USAID funding to Uganda and other African nations. Williams, a permanent…
Opinion: 40 Years of Museveni’s Leadership in Muhammad Segirinya’s Eyes
In 1988, two years after Yoweri Museveni captured power, Hon. Muhammad Segirinya was born. He grew up under Museveni’s regime, served as a Member of Parliament, and tragically died at the age of 37, still under the same leadership. His story is a painful…
5 Youth Among The Alarming Disappearance of Black Youth in Ontario
In recent months, an unsettling crisis has gripped Ontario, Canada: the disappearance of multiple Black boys. Between October and December 2024, six Black youths aged 13 to 25 were reported missing in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). As of January 2025,…
Trudeau’s Resignation: Impact on Immigration and Reassurance for Canada’s African Descent Community
The recent resignation of the Prime Minister may have raised questions and concerns among members of our African Descent community in Canada regarding the future of immigration processes. For asylum seekers, protected persons, permanent residents on…