Swabrah Kiganda’s husband, popularly known as Bobi Giant, has been arrested in Uganda on charges of holding an illegal assembly, sparking renewed concerns about political repression ahead of the country’s January elections. Bobi Giant, a close aide to opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi—better known by his stage name Bobi Wine—was …
Read More »Uganda’s Human Rights Defenders Silenced as Canada Army Chief Meets Muhoozi
By Alexander Luyima The recent meeting between Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Canada’s Defence Advisor to Uganda, Colonel Todd Braithwaite, has once again raised alarm among human rights defenders. While the official agenda framed the talks as an opportunity to strengthen Uganda–Canada military cooperation, the …
Read More »Bobi Wine Declares War on 40-Year “Family Rule” in Fiery Nomination Speech
By Alexander Luyima In a speech that was part history lesson, part battle cry, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu honored the fallen and issued a stark warning to the Museveni regime: “The alternative to our risk is 10 times worse.” Kampala, Uganda – Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the musician-turned-politician known globally …
Read More »Video : Rainbow Railroad Saved My Life: Ugandan Transgender Activist Anitah Namsole Speaks Out
In a powerful and emotional interview, transgender activist Anitah Namasole has revealed how international LGBTQ+ support network Rainbow Railroad saved her life after Uganda passed one of the world’s most severe anti-LGBTQ laws. Speaking exclusively with journalist Male Deogratius, known as Tintah, on his YouTube channel Tintah Media, Anitah shared …
Read More »UJA Condemns PM Nabbanja, PS Atwine for Intimidating Journalist David Mwesigwa Over Hospital Exposé
STATEMENT ON ATTACK AND INTIMIDATION OF JOURNALIST DAVID MWESIGWA BY THE PRIME MINISTER RT. HON. ROBBINA NABBANJA AND MOH PS DR. DIANA ATWINE REGARDING THE POOR STATE OF SERVICE Delivery IN MUKONO AND KAYUNGA DISTRICT HEALTH FACILITIES. Our attention has been drawn to the media reports quoting the prime minister …
Read More »Prime Minister Nabbanja Orders Arrested Journalist to Apologize for Exposing Hospital Crisis
Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, is once again at the center of public debate after ordering the police to summon Galaxy TV journalist David Mwesigwa, following his pointed questions to President Yoweri Museveni about the state of the country’s health facilities. During Museveni’s nomination at the Electoral Commission …
Read More »Hyper MC Omusawo Tintah & DJ Barrett to Headline The Return of the King in Toronto
Toronto is gearing up for an unforgettable Ugandan music experience as PTMOF Events presents “The Return of the King” – Toronto & Edmonton Tour 2025, featuring the sensational King Saha. The highly anticipated Toronto show will be headlined by none other than Hyper MC Tintah, real name Male Deogratius. Popularly …
Read More »Uganda Journalist David Mwesigwa Goes Into Hiding as PM Targets Him Over Hospital Exposé
Galaxy TV journalist David Mwesigwa has gone into hiding after Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja directed police to summon him over an exposé highlighting the poor state of health facilities in Mukono, Kayunga, and Namuganga Health Center III. The standoff began last Tuesday when Mwesigwa raised the issue directly with President …
Read More »Court Rejects Dr. Ntwatwa’s Exhibits in Katanga Land Case, Demands Certified Documents
Court has rejected exhibits presented by Dr Lule Ntwatwa as evidence through people he presented as defence witnesses in the case regarding Kibanja interest on part of the disputed Katanga Valley land near Wandegeya. The exhibits in form of documents were presented by witnesses who turned up to defend Dr …
Read More »Analysis: Bobi Wine’s Post-Nomination Message Signals Strategy of Defiance and Resilience
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (Bobi Wine’s) post-nomination speech in Nateete offers more than a fiery soundbite—it provides a window into the opposition’s strategy heading into the 2026 elections. By openly acknowledging the risks of repression—tear gas, arrests, torture, and even death—Bobi Wine speaks directly to the fears of his supporters. Instead …
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