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Alex Kayiwa, a member of the National Unity Platform has accused Ugandan security forces of sodomizing him whilst under detention. Kayiwa, commonly known as ‘Musaayi Gwa Bobi’ was among the alleged casualties who shared ordeals at the special joint prayers held at the NUP headquarters in Kamwokya on Thursday in …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

**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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …