Panga Gang Terrorizes Namugongo: Multiple Injured, Millions Lost in Brutal Night Raid

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A violent panga-wielding gang raided homes in Namugongo Nsawo Zone over the weekend, leaving several residents severely injured and hospitalized, while others lost valuables worth millions. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, has sparked outrage among residents, who are now demanding urgent security interventions. According to Michael …

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Who Deployed JAT? Security Forces Evade Questions Over Brutality in Kawempe Campaigns

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The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) and Uganda Police Force (UPF) have remained cagey on who deployed the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JAT) that has terrorized opposition supporters in the ongoing Kawempe North By-election campaigns. UPDF Spokesperson, Acting Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye and Police Spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, have not confirmed …

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23 NUP supporters granted bail

23 NUP Supporters Granted Bail

The Kawempe Grade One Magistrate Court has granted bail to 23 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The supporters were arrested on Monday and charged with damaging a police vehicle, disrupting traffic flow, and common nuisance. They were arrested at the NUP offices in Makerere Kavule, where NUP President …

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Mbidde Opposes NRM Cooperation Agreement

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The Democratic Party (DP) is facing deepening internal divisions as some members challenge the party’s continued cooperation with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).   The ongoing tensions have been fueled by outspoken party figure Fred Mukasa Mbidde’s opposition to renewing the agreement, a stance that analysts warn could further …

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