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The push for the impeachment of four Parliament Commissioners has reached a significant milestone. The movers and seconders of the motion have successfully secured the 177 signatures required to table the motion once the House is recalled from its recess. This development marks a crucial step towards addressing allegations of …

In a powerful statement, COLOURED VOICE 🏳️‍🌈 has issued a strong condemnation of the alarming rise in sexual violence, specifically anal rape, inflicted upon male prisoners by security personnel in Uganda. The organization highlights a disturbing trend where recently released detainees have recounted harrowing experiences of sexual assault while in …

The US Mission in Uganda has voiced strong concerns over the recent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in the country. In a statement, the mission highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly as fundamental pillars of democracy. The US Mission expressed alarm at the arrest of over 90 …

Recent allegations of severe abuse by Ugandan police have emerged following the release of several young men detained during anti-corruption protests. Reports indicate that some of the released individuals claim to have been subjected to anal rape, or “sodomized,” while in police custody. This disturbing accusation has sparked outrage and …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has announced sanctions against three Ugandan individuals identified as key financiers of terrorism. This significant move underscores Washington’s ongoing efforts to combat global terrorism and its financial networks. The individuals targeted by these sanctions are Ibrahim Ssentamu, Bwire Amanya, and Richard Kazi, who have …

A coalition of youth activists led by Thomas Bagonza and Alex Luwemba has formally petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), highlighting widespread violations against peaceful protesters in recent demonstrations. The group has issued a four-day ultimatum, threatening to stage a protest at the commission’s premises if their demands are …

“Why do you want to strip me? Arrest the corrupt and free the protestors!” These were the powerful words chanted by activist Nana MwaAfrica as she was arrested along with three others during the ongoing anti-graft March to Parliament protest in Kampala on July 25, 2024. Nana MwaAfrica, a prominent …

Access to Arua City Headquarters and police premises has been significantly restricted in response to plans by a group of youth to stage anti-corruption protests at city offices. This move comes in the wake of similar demonstrations in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, where youth are protesting against pervasive corruption in the …

The number of individuals sent to prison on remand for participating in peaceful anti-corruption demonstrations in Uganda has reached 73. The protesters, who have been vocal against widespread corruption within the government, have faced swift legal action. Many of the accused were produced in court after 5 PM, leading to …

Former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Herbert Anderson Burora has been granted temporary freedom after spending over a month in prison. However, his release comes with a stringent condition: he is prohibited from discussing Speaker Anita Among. Burora was released on a Shs5 million cash bail by the …