Kampala, December 22, 2023 — In a significant political development, Nakawa West Member of Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has been appointed as the new Leader of Opposition in the Ugandan Parliament. The announcement was made earlier today by parliamentary officials. Photo posted by Daily Monitor Uganda Ssenyonyi, a prominent figure in Ugandan politics, has a …
Read More »Museveni’s Government Under Fire: Failing to Protect Ugandans Amidst Rising Terrorism Threats
By Clinton Mirrors Ampaire Kampala, Uganda – In a scathing critique, President Yoweri Museveni has accused Western powers of turning a blind eye to the escalating terrorism menace in Africa. His government, however, faces mounting criticism for its own inability to safeguard Ugandans and their properties from the very threats …
Read More »Uganda : Activists, Educators Challenge Stringent Anti-LGBT Legislation in Court
Uganda’s Constitutional Court on Monday began hearing a challenge to an anti-LGBT law that carries the death penalty for certain same-sex acts and 20 years in prison for “promoting” homosexuality. The Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) was signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni in May, prompting U.S. and World Bank sanctions. …
Read More »Uganda Awaits Court Decision on Anti-Homosexuality Law
Uganda is on edge as the country awaits a crucial court ruling on its contentious Anti-Homosexuality Law. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the LGBTQ community and the nation’s legal stance on human rights. The law, which has been heavily criticized both domestically and internationally, was …
Read More »Uganda faces severe human rights crisis under Museveni’s regime
Uganda, a landlocked country in east Africa, is witnessing its worst wave of political repression and human rights violations in decades under the rule of President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for 35 years. According to reports from various sources, hundreds, possibly thousands, of Ugandans who are suspected …
Read More »Uganda: A Nation Plagued by Corruption
**Uganda: A Nation Plagued by Corruption** Uganda is a country that has been struggling with corruption for decades. Corruption in Uganda is characterized by grand-scale theft of public funds and petty corruption involving public officials at all levels of society as well as widespread political patronage systems[^1^][1]. Elite corruption in …
Read More »Police Bar NUP’s Kunga Makindye Chapter Event at Lukuli, Makindye Division
Police have barred the National Unity Platform (NUP) Kunga Makindye Chapter event at Lukuli, Makindye Division. The party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was also expected to be present. The police warned NUP to abandon plans for political demonstrations outside the provisions of the Public Order …
Read More »President Yoweri Museveni’s 40-year tenure in Uganda marked by infrastructure challenges
Uganda has faced several challenges in infrastructure development during President Yoweri Museveni’s 40-year tenure. One of the major issues is the lack of proper roads and transportation facilities. Reports indicate that allocated funds for roadworks often vanish into a web of corruption, leading to subpar construction and an absence of …
Read More »Improved Human Rights Observance Noted in 18 Ugandan Districts, UHRC Reports
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has observed a significant improvement in human rights compliance across 18 districts, particularly in the Busoga and Bukedi sub-regions. Ms. Betty Enangu, who leads UHRC’s efforts in these areas, shared insights into their current operations, revealing that they are presently handling only 12 cases …
Read More »50 Cent Continues to Mock Diddy’s Swift Settlement Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuit
50 Cent, known for his unapologetic trolling, has once again taken shots at Diddy over the Bad Boy Records mogul’s quick resolution of a recent sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by Cassie. On Saturday (December 16), 50 Cent shared a clip from a past interview featuring Diddy on The …
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