I Was Sodomized While In Police Custody ,July 23rd Protesters Reveal
Recent allegations of severe abuse by Ugandan police have emerged following the release of several young men detained during anti-corruption protests. Reports indicate that some of the released individuals claim to have been subjected to anal rape, or…
ADF : US Imposes Sanctions on Notorious Ugandan Terrorism Financiers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has announced sanctions against three Ugandan individuals identified as key financiers of terrorism. This significant move underscores Washington’s ongoing efforts to combat global terrorism and its financial…
Youth Activists Petition Uganda Human Rights Commission Over Violations Against Protesters
A coalition of youth activists led by Thomas Bagonza and Alex Luwemba has formally petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), highlighting widespread violations against peaceful protesters in recent demonstrations. The group has issued a…
Police Strip Activist Nana MwaAfrica As She Gets Arrested During Anti-Graft March to Parliament Protest
“Why do you want to strip me? Arrest the corrupt and free the protestors!” These were the powerful words chanted by activist Nana MwaAfrica as she was arrested along with three others during the ongoing anti-graft March to Parliament protest…
Arua City Headquarters Restricts Access Amid Planned Anti-Corruption Protests
Access to Arua City Headquarters and police premises has been significantly restricted in response to plans by a group of youth to stage anti-corruption protests at city offices. This move comes in the wake of similar demonstrations in Uganda’s…
Number of Anti-Corruption Protesters on Remand Reaches 73
The number of individuals sent to prison on remand for participating in peaceful anti-corruption demonstrations in Uganda has reached 73. The protesters, who have been vocal against widespread corruption within the government, have faced swift legal…
Former RCC Herbert Burora Granted Bail with Gag Order on Speaker Anita Among
Former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Herbert Anderson Burora has been granted temporary freedom after spending over a month in prison. However, his release comes with a stringent condition: he is prohibited from discussing…
Comedian Reign Charged and On Bail with Attempt to Commit Hate Speech
On July 24, 2024, Ugandan comedian Reign was charged with attempting to commit hate speech, a development that has stirred significant public discourse. Reign, known for his controversial humor and outspoken persona, was arraigned before the Buganda Road…
Amnesty International Calls For Release Of All July 23rd Anti Corruption Protesters
In response to the arrest and detention of more than a hundred youthful protesters during anti-corruption demonstrations in Uganda on Tuesday, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, voiced strong…
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Struggles to Control House Amidst Tensions Over Anti-Corruption Protests
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa had a difficult TIME controlling the House as it returned from recess on Tuesday. Amidst the “walk to Parliament” in Kampala, the leader of the Opposition, Joel Senyonyi openly accused the administration…