By Amiri Wabusimba. Under the three-decade rule of President Yoweri Museveni, Uganda has transformed into a perilous environment for journalists. The regime’s relentless suppression of dissent, rampant corruption, and systematic human rights violations have fostered an atmosphere of fear and intimidation for those committed to reporting the truth. Journalists …
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The recent resignation of the Prime Minister may have raised questions and concerns among members of our African Descent community in Canada regarding the future of immigration processes. For asylum seekers, protected persons, permanent residents on their path to citizenship, and those planning to seek asylum, uncertainty can feel overwhelming. …
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On 27th September 2021, the political climate in Uganda witnessed a shocking moment as Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, was granted bail by the High Court. However, his temporary freedom was short-lived. As he was leaving Kigo Prison after the court ruling, Hon. Ssegirinya was …
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The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has found ex-State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu with a case to answer in relation to the charges stemming from receiving iron sheets that were meant for the vulnerable people of the Karamoja sub-region. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga on Friday ruled that specifically, …
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The death of Kamwempe North Division MP, Ssegirinya Muhamad united MPS across the political divide in urging the government to ensure the suspects are not denied police bond and bail in courts. The legislators, while paying tribute to Ssegirinya in a special siting presided over by the Speaker, Annet Anita …
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Measles outbreak has been confirmed in three districts of Nakapiripirit, Amudat, and Nabilatuk. Measles is an airborne disease that affects mainly children aged between 6 months and 10 years old. It is spread through air and contact with an infected person. Nabilatuk district has 111 accumulative cases registered between August …
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Statement on Continued Incarceration of Journalist Richard Wanambwa. The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) strongly protests the continued imprisonment of journalist Richard Wanambwa with an online site the Eagle, who has been in jail since December 11th 2024 on some slapped charges. Wanambwa was placed before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate Court …
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A section of residents of Mabuye, Kyaggunda, and Kikonda villages in Bukulula sub-county, Kalungu district, are embroiled in a bitter dispute with a Chinese road construction company, which they accuse of disrupting their lives. The dispute pits residents against China Communication Construction Company-CCCC Limited, which is quarrying stone aggregates in …
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Lubaga Hospital has finally announced the passing of Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Kawempe North Member of parliament. In an official statement, the hospital says that Ssegirinya breathed his last at 12:10 pm. “Hon Ssegirinya has been under the dedicated care of our medical team at Lubaga Hospital. Despite all efforts to …
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Human rights activist Agather Atuhaire has been arrested. Atuhaire, the co-founder of Agora, an online digital public square dedicated to promoting human rights, public accountability and social justice, was arrested on Thursday along with other activists as they attempted to march to the Supreme Court to protest the trial of civilians …
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