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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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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Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe of the High Court in Kampala on Thursday broke down as the Oxford Crown Court went deeper into her slavery charges Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe was in tears as she was asked about allegations that she deceived a young woman into coming to the UK to …
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The Nakawa Magistrate’s Court has allowed the prosecution to file yet another application and deferred the main suit to March 28, leaving the defence team frustrated as they accused the court of entertaining delay tactics The trial of opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya took yet …
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The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president, Patrick Amuriat, and Members of Parliament Joan Alobo (Soroti City Woman), Jonathan Ebwalu (Soroti City West), and Julius Ekudo (Akobo County) have been arrested following a protest in Soroti demanding government compensation for lost cattle. The leaders, under the slogan “No …
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According to Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, in a profession where press conferences and covering opposition activities can escalate into full-contact sports, a well-timed roundhouse kick might just be as useful as a well-placed question. Kampala – If you thought being a journalist in Uganda was about chasing stories, think again. …
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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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Police have confirmed that six leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) including party president Patrick Amuriat were arrested for unlawful assembly, public nuisance and assault. Amuriat and Members of Parliament; Joan Alobo (Soroti City Woman), Jonathan Ebwalu (Soroti City West), and Julius Ekudo (Akobo County), were arrested …
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Today, March 8, 2025, we stand in celebration of every woman of African descent in Canada and beyond, recognizing their immeasurable contributions to society. International Women’s Day 2025, under the theme “Accelerate Action,” reminds us that the fight for equity, recognition, and empowerment is ongoing—but so is the unwavering strength …
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Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Kawempe North, by-election has said that his priority will be legislating laws and holding government accountable in Parliament. The campaign rally was held at Mbogo playground on Saturday, and attended by NUP leaders led by their Party President Robert …
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