Since February 26, which marked the start of the nomination process for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, journalists covering the events have faced increasing hostility, including arrests and physical assaults. The seat fell vacant following the tragic death of Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya, and the by-election has since been …
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By Amiri Wabusimba. Mubende Municipality, like many rapidly expanding urban centers in Uganda, faces a growing challenge unregulated noise pollution that threatens public health, security, and economic productivity. The increasing commercialization of the town has led to the uncontrolled rise of entertainment spots, particularly bars, clubs, and music halls, often …
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In a shocking turn of events, Steven Kibwiika, a journalist with Spark TV under the Nation Media Group (NMG), was brutally attacked by security operatives today in Namere, Kawempe North, while filming footage for a news story related to allegations of pre-ticking of ballot papers ahead of tomorrow’s parliamentary by-election. …
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Lawyer Eron Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt of court by the General Court Martial, has appealed his conviction and sentence in the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala. Kiiza, who represented opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Kamulegeya, has also applied …
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The Soroti Chief Magistrate Court has granted bail to the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC President, Patrick Amuriat Oboi and two Members of Parliament. They were arrested last week and charged with unlawful assembly, common nuisance, burning vehicle tires on the road, blocking traffic, and assaulting three police officers. This followed …
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A group of National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders and journalists were assaulted in Nammere, Kawempe North, where a group of individuals were suspected to be pre-ticking ballot papers in a residential home. According to David Lewis Rubongoya, the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Secretary General, they received information last night about a …
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To: The Honorable Ministers of Finance, Health, Education, Gender, and All Affected Ministries Cc: The Office of the President, Parliament of Uganda, and Development Partners Subject: Addressing the Suspension of USAID Funds and Allegations of Misallocation Dear Honorable Ministers, I write to you with deep concern regarding the recent suspension …
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A family in Katabi Sub County, Entebbe Municipality, is in shock after members were allegedly implicated in rebel activities by officials from the State House Land Protection Unit. In exchange for their freedom, the family has been asked to surrender part of their ancestral land in what they believe is …
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By Amiri Wabusimba. On Thursday, March 13, voters in Kawempe North will participate in a by-election, a process that has already been marred by violence, arrests, and heightened security deployment. Over the past ten days of campaigns, reports of injuries, arbitrary arrests, and security excesses have raised deep concerns about …
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The High Court in Kampala has scheduled March 14, 2025, to hear the bail application of jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale, who are seeking release on treason charges. According to sources who are not authorized to speak on behalf of the judiciary, Besigye’s bail …
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