Rights Group Demands Accountability and Due Process Amid Rising Detentions in Uganda
Ugandan human rights activists and civil society organizations are raising alarm over the treatment and detention conditions of political figures and citizens. The campaign group Agora Discourse released a public statement challenging state security…
mprisoned Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Speaks: “My Lord, Kindly Take Me Without a Lot of Pain”
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Imprisoned former Kampala Lord Mayor and opposition politician Erias Lukwago has spoken from detention in an emotional statement in which he turned to God while reflecting on his suffering and uncertainty. “If you are to take me, my…
The Legal Illusion: How Uganda’s Police and Courts Weaponize Technicalities
By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post The recent arrest and arraignment of activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje, popularly known as Faith Aloukin, has raised serious questions about transparency, due process and the consistent application of Uganda’s…
WHO WANTED MOSES MATOVU SILENCED?
Before Uganda accepts the first explanation for the Afrigo legend’s death, investigators must examine every documented conflict, relationship and possible motive surrounding his final days. By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post The death of Afrigo…
OPINION | The Weaponization of Uganda’s Judiciary: The Endless Persecution of NUP’s Waiswa Mufumbiro
The continuing legal saga of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Deputy Spokesperson of Uganda’s National Unity Platform (NUP), raises serious questions about prolonged pretrial detention, judicial discretion and the treatment of political opponents within Uganda’s…
Madhvani on spot as Kabaka family petitions Attorney General over new land ownership evidence
M/s Muljibhai Madhivani and Company Limited is on spot for alleged secretly selling of land at Nakigalala and Kansiri Estates in Wakiso District to the government, whose ownership is still subject to a court process. It is alleged that the Madhivani and…
Uganda–Türkiye Military Ties Suspended: What Is Really Behind the Growing Dispute?
By Kibirango Faisal Semango The Hoima Post Uganda’s decision to suspend all defence and military cooperation with Türkiye has raised questions about what is really happening behind the scenes between Kampala and Ankara. On September 19, the Uganda…
Canada: NUP Protests, Demands Embassy Fund Audit and Release of Political Prisoners
TORONTO, CANADA – Members and supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Canada Chapter held a peaceful demonstration at the Sheraton Airport Hotel, 801 Dixon Road, Toronto, protesting what the group described as the misuse of Ugandan…
MUSEVENI AT 82: BILLIONS FOR CELEBRATIONS WHILE UGANDANS GO HUNGRY
By Alexander Luyima Journalist | Socio Economic Analyst Uganda has been marking President Yoweri Museveni’s 82nd birthday with celebrations and political gatherings. But while the celebrations continue, another Uganda is asking a painful question: What…
Prominent NUP Activist Saudah Madaada Released After Over a Year in Prison
Prominent political activist and National Unity Platform (NUP) member Saudah Madaada has regained her freedom after spending one year and nine days in state custody. Madaada, a close ally and key member of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s…
