The Anti-Homosexuality Act, passed in Uganda in 2023, has raised deep concerns across various sectors of Ugandan society, igniting the “Bikukwatako” (It Affects You) campaign to highlight the act’s profound impact on civil liberties and human rights. This legislation has cast a shadow over Uganda’s commitment to freedom, equality, and …
Read More »Uganda Journalists Association Criticizes Ministry of ICT for Ignoring Media Challenges
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has publicly criticized officials from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for neglecting the significant issues faced by journalists, including exploitation and rights violations. During a press conference at the Speke Hotel in Kampala, UJA President Mathias Rukundo discussed plans for the upcoming World …
Read More »White House Warns of Aid Withdrawal Over Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
In response to Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, the White House has issued a stern warning, threatening to withdraw aid if the East African nation does not reconsider the controversial legislation. The law, which includes severe penalties for LGBTQ individuals, has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and …
Read More »Abduction of NUP’s Mumbya Raises Alarm for Safety of Ugandan Opposition Backers
The recent abduction of Mumbya Hussein, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Uganda, has sparked renewed concerns over the safety and security of political activists and opposition members in the country. The incident, which occurred last Saturday in Jinja City near the taxi park, highlights the escalating …
Read More »Male Deogratius : I condemn rampart Abductions In Uganda
Last Saturday, Mumbya Hussein was forcibly taken by heavily armed individuals from Jinja City, near the taxi park. Eyewitnesses reported that he was abducted and transported away in a drone with registration number UAL 748K. Since his abduction, Hussein’s family and loved ones have been tirelessly searching for him without …
Read More »World Press Freedom Day : EU and Uganda Journalists Association Collaborate
In preparation for the upcoming World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on May 3, 2024, the European Union (EU) delegation to Uganda met with members of the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) at the EU offices in Kampala. The EU delegation was led by H.E Jan Sadek, while UJA was represented by …
Read More »Mabira Forest : Activists Renew Efforts to Protect Uganda’s Largest Tropical Forest Amid New Threats
Renewed concerns have arisen over the depletion of valuable tree species in Uganda’s largest natural forest, located in Buikwe District. This issue, which first gained major attention in April 2007 due to the destructive impact of sugarcane cultivation, has resurfaced due to recent activities. The My Tree Initiative, supported by …
Read More »NUP Diaspora Refutes Allegations of Manipulating Canada’s Asylum System
Tensions have escalated between the National Unity Platform (NUP) Diaspora and Nrm Bloggers following recent allegations concerning the manipulation of Canada’s refugee system. A letter from a concerned citizen addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the NUP Canada Chapter of undermining the integrity of Canada’s asylum procedures, which …
Read More »UBOS To Excludes Intersex Individuals from Upcoming Census, Igniting Concerns Over Discrimination
In a recent confirmation to the Washington Blade, the head of Uganda’s Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) stated that intersex Ugandans will not be included in the national census scheduled to begin on May 10. This decision has sparked controversy and concern among human rights advocates, as inclusion in the census …
Read More »Attorney General Submits Additional Evidence on Missing NUP Supporters, Denies Government Custody
The Attorney General of Uganda has submitted additional evidence to the High Court in Kampala, asserting that the government and security agencies are not responsible for the disappearance of 18 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters. On Wednesday, the Attorney General filed two more affidavits to supplement four earlier submissions, contesting …
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