Opinion: Canada’s Hypocrisy on Uganda’s Human Rights Crisis Must End
For years, Ugandans in the diaspora, including the National Unity Platform (NUP) Canada Chapter, have staged peaceful demonstrations across Canada, calling for justice, democracy, and an end to human rights violations in Uganda. They have spoken out…
Former Bank of Africa Executives Face Prosecution Over Forged Garnishee Orders, Panic Ensues
By Our Reporter Mariam Natasha the spokesperson of the State House Anti Corruption Unity has revealed that their detectives have intensified the fight against the criminal connivance of stealing people’s money from banks through forged garnishee…
Denmark commits shs147 billion to support refugees in Uganda
The Danish Government has committed to spend at least 147 billion Shillings [USD40million] to support refugees and host communities in Uganda. Speaking in Kampala, Signe Winding Albjerg, the Danish Ambassador to Uganda, said the funding that is going to…
Ssemco Strengthens Community Bonds with Ramadan Donation to Mubende Town Mosque.
In an exemplary act of generosity, SSEMCO, one of the leading supplier of rice and maize flour in Mubende, marked the beginning of Ramadan with a significant donation of 12 (25kgs) bags of rice and 6 (10kgs) bags of maize flour to Mubende Town Mosque.…
At Least 25 NUP Supporters Detained At Wandegeya
At least 25 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), including two Members of Parliament, are detained at Wandegeya Police Station on various charges. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that MPs Derrick…
NUP Rally in Kawempe Cut Short by Power Outage Amid Clashes with Security; Kyagulanyi’s Speech Abruptly Halted as Tensions Rise Ahead of By-Election
The National Unity Platform (NUP) rally at Kawempe Muslim Primary School playground on Monday evening ended prematurely when the power suddenly went off as the party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was addressing the crowd. Earlier, NUP leaders and…
Anti-Corruption Court Grants Bail to Six Officials in 60 Billion Shillings Fraud Scandal
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has granted bail to six out of the nine government officials implicated in causing a financial loss of 60 billion shillings through the manipulation of payment systems. The court, presided over by Justice Lawrence…
Uganda’s Health Care System Needs a Community-Driven Health Insurance Model
Uganda’s Health Care System Needs a Community-Driven Health Insurance Model. By Amiri Wabusimba. Uganda’s public health system has been caught in a cycle of crisis management for decades. The country has been plagued by recurring outbreaks of…
Judge Singiza dismisses Eron Kiiza application
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, seeking his release following the Supreme Court’s decision barring the trial of civilians in military courts. On Monday, Civil Division Judge Dr. Douglas Singiza…
Archbishop Ssemogerere condemns violence in Kawempe North by election
Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has challenged the government to allow fair competition in elections. He said there would rather be no elections, than have ones marred by violence. His remarks follow incidents during the nomination of candidates for…
