NUP Councilor Denis Ssenono Abducted, Now in Police Custody
In a distressing development emblematic of the worsening political repression in Uganda, Denis Ssenono, a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter and LC III Councilor, has been abducted and is now reportedly in the custody of a security agency. This…
Uganda, Gambia, and Tanzania Among African Nations with Harshest Prison Sentences for Homosexuality
Many African countries maintain strict laws against same-sex unions, often enforcing harsh punishments that include lengthy prison sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty. Countries such as Nigeria and Uganda are known for aggressively…
NUP Accuses Security Forces of Continuous Abductions as LC3 Councilor Denis Senono Disappears in Broad Daylight
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has once again raised alarm over the abduction of its members, accusing security forces of orchestrating a campaign of terror against opposition supporters. The latest incident involves Denis Senono, an LC3 Councilor and…
Europe’s First Transgender Soccer Team, Phoenix FC, Makes Historic Debut in Regional Men’s League
In a groundbreaking moment for European soccer, Phoenix FC, a team made up entirely of transgender men, has made its debut in the regional men’s league in Spain’s Catalonia region. This all-transgender team is the first of its kind to gain…
Shs4.2bn LC1 Bicycle Scam : Museveni Pardons Former Convicted PS John Kashaka
President Yoweri Museveni has pardoned John Muhanguzi Kashaka, the former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, who was serving a 10-year sentence for causing a financial loss of Shs4.2 billion in the infamous LC1 bicycle scam.…
Disgraced Ugandan Envoy to the UK Expelled Over Human Trafficking
A senior Ugandan envoy stationed in the United Kingdom has returned to Kampala after being expelled from the country over serious human trafficking allegations. The envoy, whose identity Hoimapost.co.ug has chosen to withhold for sensitivity, is accused…
MP Zaake Applauds U.S. Sanctions on Ugandan Police Officers Involved in Torture
Francis Zaake, a Member of Parliament and prominent opposition figure in Uganda, has expressed gratitude for the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on four senior members of the Uganda Police Force (UPF). The sanctions target Bob Kagarura,…
These Are The 4 Uganda Police Sanctioned By US For Gross Violations of Human Rights
The United States Department of State has announced sanctions against four senior members of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) for their involvement in gross human rights violations, including acts of torture and inhumane treatment. The sanctioned…
Bobi Wine Praises U.S. Sanctions on Uganda Police Officers Involved in Torture
Ugandan opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Bobi Wine, has expressed his delight over the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on four senior Uganda Police officers accused of human rights abuses, including…
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 4 Ugandan Police Officers for Human Rights Violations
The United States announced on Wednesday the imposition of sanctions on four senior officers of the Uganda Police Force, citing their involvement in gross human rights abuses. The US Department of State named the officers as Bob Kagarura, Alex Mwine,…
