Ham Kiggundu : Bodyguard of Kampala Tycoon Attack Journalists, Destroy Equipment
Three journalists—Tenywa Isaac, Lwanga Musisi, and David Ssekayombya—were brutally attacked by a private bodyguard of prominent businessman Ham Kiggundu while covering a fire at one of Kiggundu’s buildings in Kampala on August 28, 2024. The journalists,…
Head Of Bobi Wine’s Security Achileo Kivumbi Remanded Again
The state has concluded investigations into the case against Achileo Kivumbi, the head of security at the National Unity Party (NUP) headquarters, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in Uganda. Kivumbi, 42, has been on remand, facing charges of…
Toronto Airshow Should Never Happen Again, Urges Ugandan Activist Samuel Kisitu
Samuel Kisitu, a prominent Ugandan activist and member of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, has made a fervent appeal for the cancellation of the Toronto Airshow, labeling it a glorification of war and militarism. Kisitu, who fled Uganda seeking…
Mubende Widow Esther Seeks Justice Amid Claims of Power Abuse by Aide to Mubende Municipal MP
In Mubende, Uganda, the ongoing legal dispute between Abdul Juuko, also known as Butodene, and a widow named Nantumbwe Esther highlights significant issues within the country’s legal and social systems, particularly concerning the protection of…
Opinion : Leader of the Opposition to be elected – Killing Of Democracy In Uganda
The recent motion by Hon. Richard Lumu (Mityana South) seeking leave to introduce a Private Member’s Bill aimed at amending the law to allow the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) to be elected by members of the opposition has sparked significant…
Uganda’s Richest Man Hamis Kigundu’s Security Guards Brutally Assault Journalists
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,…
Uganda expands PrEP options in combating HIV Using Media
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…
Didas Mugisha School director beats up journalists
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…
Opinion : Electing LOP – Multiparty System, A Mockery Under the Museveni Regime
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…
Museveni’s Patronage Politics: Crippling Dissent Through Handouts to the Entertainment Sector
President Yoweri Museveni’s recent appointment of singer Edrisah Musuuza, alias Eddy Kenzo, as a Senior Presidential Advisor on Creatives, signals yet another chapter in his long-standing strategy of co-opting influential figures to maintain his grip on…
