The Gate is Open, But Who Will Step Out? A Reflection on Uganda’s Fear of Freedom
By Alexander Luyima For years, I kept my chickens indoors. One day, I opened the gate to give them a chance at freedom—to roam, find their own food, and taste a world beyond the fence. But they hesitated. Even with the gate wide open, they stayed inside,…
BREAKING: Police-Involved Shooting at Toronto Pearson Airport Leaves One Dead – What We Know
Toronto, ON – April 25, 2025 – A fatal police-involved shooting outside Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport this morning has triggered a major investigation, disrupted travel, and left the public demanding answers. Here’s the latest on…
Trade War or Power Grab? The Real Battle Between the U.S. and China
By Alexander Luyima | Director Community Programs and Information (ADSON) At this stage of the so-called “trade war,” you might be asking: Why did the United States decide to confront China in the first place? President Donald J. Trump, now…
From Nalufenya to 2026: Uganda’s Fight for Freedom Can’t Wait
The Gate is Open, But Who Will Step Out? A Reflection on Uganda’s Fear of Freedom and the Urgency of Resistance By Alexander Luyima For years, I kept my chickens indoors. One day, I opened the gate—hoping they’d roam, explore, and taste freedom. But they…
85% of Civil Servants Bribed for Job – IGG Betty Kamya
By Alexander Luyima | Community Development Advocate & Human Rights Blogger KAMPALA, UGANDA — The recent revelation by Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government (IGG) that a staggering 85% of civil servants secured jobs through bribery has reignited…
Mubende’s Political Paralysis Undermining Development after Presidential tour in the region.
By Wabusimba Amiri. In just four months, Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has visited Mubende District twice a notable deviation from his usual presidential itinerary. To casual observers, such recurring presence might suggest a region on the…
Locked Up Without Justice: Why Every Ugandan Must Understand Due Process of Law
By: Alexander Luyima Imagine being arrested and locked away for more than two years—without ever appearing before a judge or even being told what you’re accused of. For far too many Ugandans, this isn’t a nightmare—it’s their reality. Across…
Uganda’s Stolen Billions : The Katosi Road Project Scandal: A Over Shs 24 billion Highway to Fraud
ROMISE: A modern, tarmacked road linking Mukono to Katosi in central Uganda, improving access and accelerating development.REALITY: A maze of fake companies, forged documents, and missing billions. AMOUNT LOST: Over Shs 24 billionIMPLICATED: Abubaker…
Police Block NUP Mobilisation Meetings
The Uganda Police Force has indefinitely suspended the National Unity Platform (NUP)’s regional mobilisation training meetings in Western and Northern Uganda, accusing the party of repeatedly violating public order and traffic laws during its activities.…
Uganda’s Stolen Billions : The Shs 4 Trillion Oil Refinery Mirage: Uganda’s Crude Promise of Prosperity That Never Materialized
PROMISE: Uganda to refine its own oil by 2020.REALITY: Endless feasibility studies, workshops, inflated travels, ghost investors, and a gaping hole in public finances.AMOUNT LOST: Over Shs 4 trillion. In 2013, Ugandans were sold a dream—an audacious,…
