Alex Kayiwa : NUP Member Alleges Security Forces of Sodomizing Him During Detention
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…
JUST IN: Joel Ssenyonyi Appointed as New Leader of Opposition in Ugandan Parliament
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
