Journalists Detail Harrowing Assault by Armed Men During Kawempe By-Election
The day began with the usual hum of an election, a tentative normalcy that quickly dissolved into chaos for the journalists of the Nation Media Group (NMG), tasked with covering the Kawempe North by-election. Hasifah Nanvuma, her Spark TV microphone…
Kabaka to take Lands Minister to court over controversial Kaazi land claims
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has directed his legal team to take action against the Minister of State for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, over his alleged disregard of court rulings concerning the disputed Kaazi land, which is officially…
NUP’s Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola Wins Contentious Election Amid Violence, Voter Intimidation, and Human Rights Abuses”
The recently concluded Kawempe North parliamentary by-election has left Uganda at a crossroads. National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola emerged victorious in an election marred by violence, voter intimidation, and blatant human…
Kawempe by-election : Nation Media Journalists Abducted
Security forces have assaulted several journalists covering the Kawempe by-election, adding to a disturbing pattern of violence against the media since the election began. The latest attack occurred at Kazo Angola polling station, where reporters from…
Sheikh Mubaje re-elected as Mufti of Uganda
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has re-elected Sheikh Dr. Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda after the expiration of his previous tenure upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 70. The decision was made by the Majlis Al-Ulama…
KAWEMPE ELECTIONS: UCC suspends Pearl FM
The Uganda Communications Commission has suspended Pearl FM (107.9 FM in Kampala) for allegedly airing content that violates minimum broadcasting standards. According to a statement released by Thembo Nyombi, Executive Director of Pearl FM’s program…
KAWEMPE : Police starts investigating attacks on journalists
UPDF concerned about alleged beating and harassment of journalists by members of the security forces The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will investigate reported incidents of security forces clobbering journalists and confiscating equipment…
BREAKING NEWS : NUP’S Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola’s 17,764 votes secure him victory
🟥 Kawempe North Results as declared by the EC returning officer ✳ Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola NUP – 17,764 votes ✅ ✳ Faridah Nambi Kigongo NRM – 8,593 ✳ Hanifah Mugerwa Karadi IND – 381 ✳ Muhammad Luwemba Lusswa IND – 240 ✳ Sadat Mukiibi FDC- 239…
Police summon UNAA’s Chief Muvawala Over kidnapping incident
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported kidnapping of Charles Bukenya, aka Muvawala, the vice president of the Uganda North America Association (UNAA). Muvawala, a journalist and supporter of the opposition National…
Attack on Journalists: Multiple Arrests and Assaults Reported Amid Kawempe By-Election Coverage
Since February 26, which marked the start of the nomination process for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, journalists covering the events have faced increasing hostility, including arrests and physical assaults. The seat fell vacant following…
