Claire Namara Charged with Disturbing Religious Assembly; Granted Bail
The Mwanga 2 Magistrates Court in Mengo has charged Claire Namara, the former Vice Guild President of Kyambogo University, with disturbing religious assemblies. Namara, 25, appeared before Grade One Magistrate Amon Mugezi and denied the charges. The…
Resign and go where? Speaker Among Rejects Anti-Corruption Protest Demands and Defends Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, has dismissed the anti-corruption protesters targeting parliament, and stated that she is not willing to step down from her position. Speaking at the thanksgiving function for Mzee Daudi Bangirana, father of…
Over 104 arrested in March to Parliament Protests
In a week marked by heightened tension and public unrest, the Ugandan police have arrested 104 youths participating in protests aimed at marching to Parliament in Kampala. The protests, which occurred between July 22 and July 25, 2024, were met with…
UAE Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Action at Sudan Peace Summit
Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of State, took part in the Mediators Planning Retreat on Sudan in Djibouti, which included representatives from 32 countries and various regional and international organizations. The meeting…
Family Demands Release of Wambi Peter, Missing NUP Man Seen Arrested by Security Officials
The family of Wambi Peter, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), is demanding his immediate release following his arrest by security officials. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, has sparked outrage and concern about the…
March to Parliament: Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Protests Escalate
KAMPALA, Uganda — The streets of Kampala have been engulfed by a wave of anti-corruption protests that began on July 23, 2024, and continue to gain momentum. Dubbed the “March to Parliament,” these demonstrations are part of a broader…
Step Backward for LGBTQ+ Rights :Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs Introduces Bill Defining Marriage as Union Between Opposite Sexes
Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a controversial new bill aimed at defining marriage strictly as a union between persons of the “opposite sex.” The legislation, introduced in Parliament, seeks to formally enshrine the…
Parliamentary Impeachment Motion Gains Momentum: 177 Signatures Secured
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…
COLOURED VOICE 🏳️🌈: Condemnation of Sexual Violence Against Male Prisoners in Uganda
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…
US Mission Uganda Expresses Concern Over Arrests of Peaceful Protesters
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…
