Fear and anxiety have spread through Masaka City and the local Catholic community following the disappearance of Rev. Fr. Deus Ssekabira, deputy parish priest of Bumanji Parish in Kalangala District. Fr. Ssekabira was reportedly abducted about two weeks ago by unidentified individuals at Katwe Trading Centre in Kimaanya Kabonera Division, …
Read More »Rule of Law Eroded: Uganda’s Military Detains Priest as Police Plead Ignorance
The abduction of Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira has exposed a disturbing contradiction at the core of Uganda’s security apparatus and laid bare the erosion of the rule of law. On December 14, 2025, the Uganda Police Force publicly stated that it was merely noting social media reports alleging the priest’s …
Read More »DJ Giovani Dominates Royal Gospel Music Awards with Triple Win
Kampala, Uganda – The fourth edition of the prestigious Royal Gospel Music Awards (RGMA) culminated in a spectacular celebration of gospel talent, with DJ Giovani emerging as one of the night’s biggest winners. The celebrated disc jockey and artist secured a remarkable hat-trick of awards at the ceremony held …
Read More »London: Kyuma Kya Yesu Exposes Alarming Human Rights Violations in Uganda
By Kasirye Ronald Outside the BBC headquarters in London, an Ugandan Canadian activist stands with his fist raised, capturing global attention with a gesture that has come to symbolize Uganda’s ongoing struggle for justice. The man in the photo, widely known as Kyuma Kya Yesu, continues to live in exile …
Read More »How Governance Drift Is Fuelling Public Friction Ahead of Museven’s Campaign Trail in Mubende.
By Amiri Wabusimba – For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green corridors, and inclusive spaces meant to drive economic dignity. Mubende was once held up as proof that this future was within reach. But today, the town has become …
Read More »How Land Grabbing Is Driving Poverty and Gender-Based Violence Against Widows in Uganda
By Phiphi Birungi, WHRD Ugandan Community Journalist In many rural and peri-urban parts of Uganda, land is more than property—it is identity, livelihood, and legacy. Yet for thousands of women, especially widows, that land has become the frontline of violence, dispossession, and systemic failure. What was once viewed as isolated …
Read More »Uganda’s Expanding Independent Wave and the Constitutional Puzzle of Opposition Leadership.
By Amiri Wabusimba- As Uganda edges toward its next general election in January, a subtle yet consequential shift in the country’s political landscape is becoming impossible to ignore. Analysts and political observers increasingly foresee a Parliament in which independent lawmakers may surpass the combined strength of formal opposition parties. Such …
Read More »Singer Dre Cali & Revboy Drop New Banger — “Don’t You Worry”
In a vibrant fusion of Afro-soul and heartfelt lyricism, Ugandan-Canadian artists Dre Cali and Revboy have returned with their latest collaborative single, “Don’t You Worry.” Released on November 22, 2025, the track is a warm, reassuring love letter set to an infectious beat, solidifying their unique sound and their mission …
Read More »Tintah, Feffe Bussi & Bennie Gunter to Headline African Descent Canada Concert
By Alexander Luyima Uganda and Canada-based microphone sensation Male Deogratius, popularly known as Tintah, is set to take center stage at this year’s African Descent Arts and Culture Exhibition happening from 29th November to 1st December 2025 in Toronto, Canada. The highly anticipated event—organized under the theme “Roots and Renaissance”—will …
Read More »Uganda: The Worst Place to Be an Opposition Leader
Uganda continues to rank among the most dangerous places for opposition leaders and their supporters. In a political environment marked by intimidation, police hostility, and systemic persecution of dissenting voices, the struggle for democratic space grows more difficult each year. Even amidst fear and state-sponsored brutality, the people of Mukono …
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