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…
School Director Violently Attacks Journalists, Smashes Cameras
The safety of journalists in Uganda is increasingly at risk as members of the community turn against them, compromising their ability to perform their duties without fear of intimidation or violence. This alarming trend was highlighted on August 27,…
Hoima Police Block Peaceful Protest by Project-Affected Persons of East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) involved in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project in Hoima were prevented by police from staging a peaceful demonstration in the city. The group, numbering around 300, had planned to march to the offices of…
Bobi Wine Blames KCCA and Museveni Government for Preventable Kiteezi Garbage Disaster
The National Unity Platform (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has criticized the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the Museveni government for the recent garbage disaster in Kiteezi, attributing the tragedy to…
A Month of Injustice: The Kidnapping and Charging of 35 FDC Leaders
More than a month has passed since the violent kidnapping of 35 leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and a Kenya-registered refugee by Ugandan security forces, with the reported assistance of Kenya’s military and security personnel. The…
