MASAKA, Uganda – The vibrant scene in Masaka was one of unity and resilience as President Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, led the National Unity Platform (NUP) on their massive second tour. Thousands of enthusiastic supporters thronged the streets, showcasing their unwavering support amidst challenges and intimidation. …
Read More »BREAKING: President Museveni Summons Sanctioned Speaker Anitah Among
President Museveni has summoned Speaker Anita Among for a meeting that sources say will touch on wide-ranging issues. Top of the agenda is the State of the Nation Address, the Hoimapost has been told, which the President wants to understand how it is being prepared. Mr Museveni will address the …
Read More »Empowering Uganda’s Youth: Key Insights and Actions from the Voluntary National Review Report Validation
Uganda’s youth came together at Nob Hotel, Kampala to validate their Voluntary National Review (VNR) report. Led by the United Nations Association Uganda (UNAU), the event aimed to scrutinize Uganda’s youth bulge, exploring its potential and confronting its challenges. Ronald Agaba, a consultant, presented the comprehensive report, which delved into …
Read More »Police Approve Masaka Recreation Grounds Ahead Of NUP Mobilization Rally In Masaka
The police have authorized the Masaka Recreation Center as the venue for the National Unity Platform (NUP) mobilization rally scheduled for May 31. This comes at a time when NUP leaders and supporters in the area feared police would turn away, as was the case in Mukono town on May …
Read More »One Year Later: The Devastating Impact of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023
It has been 365 days since President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 into law, a move that has had profound and far-reaching consequences for Uganda’s LGBTIQ+ community. As we mark this grim anniversary, it is crucial to reflect on the human rights violations and the climate of fear …
Read More »UCC’s Registration Mandate Threatens Creativity and Livelihoods of Young Content Creators
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has mandated that all online media platform owners must register with UCC or face the closure of their sites. This move has sparked a significant debate among content creators, who fear that the directive could stifle creativity and jeopardize the burgeoning industry of young digital …
Read More »UCC Gives Online Media Channels Two Months to Register or Face Closure
The Uganda Communications Commission-UCC has given two months to operators of online media channels to register or face closure. These include “online TVs”, “online publications” “online radios” and other internet and app-based channels. UCC says that there are more than 200 of the kind in the country, but only 35 …
Read More »MPs Shocked as Entebbe Hospital Lacks Single Delivery Bed Amidst Rising Maternal Cases
Members of Parliament sitting in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were left in shock after it emerged that Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital does not have a single delivery bed. Officials from the hospital, led by Dr John Bosco Nsubuga, the Acting Director, and Richard Tumwesigye, the Senior Hospital Administrator, appeared …
Read More »Kikuube Residents Protest Environmental Destruction by Chinese’s Daqing Oilfield Construction Group
Residents of Kikuube have protested against Daqing Oilfield Construction Group Limited, a company that was subcontracted by CNOOC Uganda to undertake the construction of the crucial feeder pipeline from the Kingfisher Oilfield to the export delivery point. The company is accused of allegedly being behind the massive destruction of the …
Read More »10 NUP Supporters Granted Bail After Arrest During Kyagulanyi’s Blocked Visit
10 supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP have been granted bail. They were arrested last week while preparing for the visit of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi. Kyagulanyi was slated to preside over a consultative meeting at Kananage Primary School. However, it was blocked by police, leading to a confrontation with NUP supporters. …
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