As the violent brutal assault on many journalists covering the Kawempe parliamentary by election by the Ugandan security forces went on, some were being picked and thrown inside the security moving vans- drones as they are called by many, that eventually moved them around different locations in Kampala city before …
Read More »Hajjat Sophia Safina Kenyanji’s Pledge to the Muslim Community During Juma Prayers at Masjid Swidiq.”
In a strong demonstration of faith-driven leadership, Hajjat Sophia Safina Kenyanji, the National Woman Chairperson of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Women league and an aspiring Kampala Woman MP, reaffirmed her dedication to the Muslim community during Juma prayers at Masjid Swidiq in Mengo Kisenyi. During the prayer gathering, Sheikh …
Read More »2 convicted in murder-for-hire plot of US-Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
Two men have been convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme targeting an Iranian-American journalist at her Brooklyn home. A federal jury in New York found Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov guilty of plotting to assassinate reporter Masih Alinejad in July 2022. They face decades in prison. Prosecutors said Iran’s government funded …
Read More »Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas wins $18M in US defamation case against former MP
A US court awarded Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18m (£14m) in damages, after a jury said he was defamed by former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong. The case stems from comments Agyapong made about Anas after his BBC investigation in 2018 that exposed football corruption in Ghana and elsewhere. The …
Read More »EXPOSING CHILD EXPLOITATION IN UGANDA’S POLITICS: WHO WILL PROTECT OUR CHILDREN?
In a shocking and deeply disturbing display of political desperation, Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), paraded the young daughter of the late Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya (RIP) at a political rally during the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election. This shameless act, orchestrated by none other than the Prime …
Read More »Court orders interpol to arrest ULS president Isaac Ssemakadde
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued an order directing the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to arrest Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde from whichever country he is hiding and bring him back home to face trial on charges of insulting the modesty of a woman, particularly the …
Read More »HOW MOTORCYCLE ASSET FINANCING ARE DRIVING RIDERS IN FINANCIAL SLAVERY.
By Wabusimba Amiri The boda boda industry in Uganda is a crucial sector, providing employment and economic mobility for thousands, particularly among the youth. However, behind its economic significance lies a financing system that is pushing many boda boda riders into financial distress. Asset financing companies, such as Mogo, Watu, …
Read More »Who Is Canada’s Immigration Minister Rachel Bendayan
Who is Rachel Bendayan? Key Changes Under New Immigration Minister What This Means for International Students Impact on Permanent Residency and Work Permits Future Outlook on Canada’s Immigration Policies Frequently Asked Questions Who Is Rachel Bendayan? Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new immigration minister, replacing Marc Miller following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet reshuffle. Elected as a …
Read More »‘A State Against Its People’ – ANT Condemns Brutality Against Journalists
The Kawempe North by-election has been marred by violent attacks on journalists, with multiple media personnel assaulted, arrested, and having their equipment confiscated by security operatives. The wave of brutality has drawn sharp condemnation from political leaders, media organizations, and human rights groups, raising concerns over press freedom and …
Read More »Bobi Dismisses Museveni’s Kawempe North By-Election Rigging Claims
According to Kyagulanyi, the deployment of police’s Crime Intelligence boss Christopher Ddamulira to Kampala’s informal settlements with large sums of money did not yield the support Museveni expected. The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has dismissed claims by President Museveni that NRM candidate was rigged out in Kawempe …
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