In the past, senior army officers such as Generals David Sejusa and Henry Tumukunde, both heroes of the bush war that brought Muhoozi’s father President Museveni to power in 1986, have been court martialled for their utterances in the media or “using the wrong fora”. The Chief of Defence Forces …
Read More »NRM Liberation Day: Will Mubende Finally Reap the Rewards of Its Revolutionary Role.
By Amiri wabusimba. As Uganda prepares to commemorate the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Liberation Day on January 26, attention turns to Mubende, where President Museveni is set to inaugurate the recently completed USMID projects. These developments, while commendable, barely scratch the surface of the district’s underlying challenges. For a region …
Read More »NUP National Executive Committee Appoints New Leaders in Acting Roles
In a significant development, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has approved the appointment of various leaders to act in key roles until the next Delegates’ Conference. The appointments mark another critical step in the party’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its organizational structure and further …
Read More »Ugandan Military Court Warns Expatriates of Prosecution for Attempts to Oppose The Museveni Regime
The General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala, has issued a stark warning to Ugandans abroad contemplating the use of arms to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni, declaring that they will face prosecution upon arrest in any country. The court emphasized its jurisdiction over crimes committed by Ugandans globally, including in nations …
Read More »Tanzanian Rights Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai Abducted in Nairobi: Kenya’s Growing Trend of Allowing Foreign Abductions Under Scrutiny
Tanzanian rights activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was abducted in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Sunday, Amnesty International and her organization reported. Tsehai was grabbed by three armed men in a black Toyota Noah in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, according to Amnesty Kenya. What do we know about Tsehai’s disappearance? Tsehai, who has 1.3 million …
Read More »NUP Leader Bobi Wine Condemns Judiciary’s Role in Political Persecution and Calls for Judicial Reform
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bobi wine , has issued a scathing critique of the judiciary, led by Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo, accusing it of complicity in the political persecution and eventual death of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya. In a detailed statement, [Your Name] reiterated accusations made during Hon. …
Read More »Taxpayer Funds or Donor Dependency? Unpacking the True Impact of USMID on Local Infrastructure in Mubende.
By Amiri Wabusimba. The Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program, initiated with a US$150 million loan from the World Bank-IDA, was designed to drive urban transformation in Uganda by enhancing municipal infrastructure and institutional performance. The first phase of the program (2013-2018) achieved significant improvements in areas such …
Read More »Bobi wine Condemns Museveni’s Use of Money and Promises to Exploit Tragic Deaths
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bobi wine , has delivered a powerful condemnation of President Yoweri Museveni’s regime for its alleged pattern of exploiting the deaths of political opponents through monetary inducements and false promises. The statement highlights several high-profile cases where families of victims were allegedly …
Read More »Lawyer Kalali Urgently Requests Hearing in Case Against DRC Government Over Mass Rape Allegations
A Ugandan Lawyer Steven Kalali has petitioned the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) seeking a certificate of urgency to be issued for a case in which he sued the neighboring DRC over violation of prisoner’s rights is fixed for hearing as a matter of urgency. In his petition filed …
Read More »From Airwaves to Politics: Ssegirinya’s Rise to Prominence
Mohammed Ssegirinya’s journey from a spirited radio talk show host to a celebrated city political icon is a testament to his resilience and dedication to public service. His story is one of grassroots activism, relentless pursuit of justice, and a deep commitment to his constituents. Early Days on the Airwaves …
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