Olivia Lutaaya and 27 Co-Defendants Back in Court Today
Today comrade Olivia Lutaaya, 32, and a mother of two will alongside 27 other comrades be arraigned before the military court to hear their bail application. They’ve spent 1,112 days on remand at Kitalya and Luzira prisons where they are enduring…
FOSTERING HEALTHCARE EQUITY IN MITYANA AND KYEJONJO MUSLIM DISTRICTS.
In a concerted effort to enhance advocacy, service delivery and improving service utilization within the Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB) network, the Executive Secretary Mr. Muzamiru Kivumbi and Mr. Wabusimba Amiri Communication and Advocacy…
Right-Wing African MPs and Anti-Vaxxers Unite Against Abortion and LGBTQ Rights
Right-wing African Members of Parliament (MPs), including some of the continent’s most vociferous anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ lawmakers, united with anti-vaxx conspiracy theorists for the first time at a conference in early May. Aside from the expected…
Opinion: The Decline of Defiant Politics in Uganda’s Political Landscape
Uganda’s political landscape has undergone a significant shift in recent years, with the once-mighty politics of defiance experiencing a marked decline. This movement, which emerged in the 1990s as a response to the country’s authoritarian…
Over 52,000 Migrants Attempt to Depart from Tunisia This Year
Tens of thousands of migrants have tried to leave Tunisia to reach Europe since the start of 2024, according to Tunisian Interior Minister Kamel Feki. Some were intercepted by authorities and returned to Tunisia, while hundreds of others died during the…
Kakumiro Policeman Fatally Shoots Rwandan national
n a tragic incident that has shocked the residents of Katikara in Kakumiro district, a 38-year-old man, identified as Isaac Akashaba, was fatally shot by a police officer on the morning of May 23, 2024. Akashaba, a Rwandan national residing in Katikara…
Besigye Urges Religious Leaders to Unite with Opposition for Political Change
Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has called on religious leaders to join forces with the opposition to advocate for political change in Uganda. Speaking at a rally in Masaka Liberation Square, Besigye…
Ugandan Media Consulted for National Review on Sustainable Development Goals Progress
n a bid to comprehensively assess Uganda’s progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU), in collaboration with its partners, convened a consultation engagement with…
NUP’s Bobi Young, Arrested
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed that Anthony Twinomijuni is in their custody for reportedly possessing attires that exactly resemble military uniform. Belonging to the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), Twinomijuni, commonly known as Bobi…
13 Activists Face Court in Kamuli on Charges of Inciting Violence
In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the ongoing struggle for political and civil rights in Uganda, thirteen activists were produced in Kamuli Court today, facing charges of inciting violence and disobedience of lawful orders. The courtroom was…
