HRNJ-Uganda Condemns Parliament’s Restriction on Media Access Amidst National Coffee Bill Debate

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The Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) has strongly criticized the Ugandan Parliament’s decision to bar journalists from covering proceedings ahead of the passage of the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024. HRNJ-Uganda views this move as a direct assault on the public’s constitutional right to access information, guaranteed under Article …

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Court Ruling Marks Victory for Press Freedom in Uganda

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The Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) applauds a landmark ruling by High Court Justice Boniface Wamala in Miscellaneous Cause No. 64 of 2021. This decision represents a major triumph for journalists’ rights and serves as a powerful warning to security forces who violate media freedoms. The case, brought by …

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8 UPDF Officers Convicted For Torturing Journalists Will Covering Bobiwine UN Human Rights Vists

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The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has met a setback after eight of its officials have been found guilty by the High Court in Kampala of torturing journalists and violating press freedom. The courts’ decision against the said officers who included LT. COL. NAMANYA NAPOLEONE, CAPT. JESSY ODWENYI, L/CPL ZIRIMENYA …

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Heavy Police and Military Deployment Blocks NUP Mobilisation in Nakasongola

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In a show of force that has raised concerns about political suppression, Ugandan police and military forces have deployed heavily in Nakasongola District this morning, obstructing planned mobilisation activities by the National Unity Platform (NUP). Party leader and opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, expressed frustration over …

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Bobi Wine Alleges Massive Rigging in Kisoro By-Election, Claims Pre-Ticked Ballots Found for NRM Candidate

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Ugandan opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has raised alarm over alleged electoral malpractices in the Kisoro Woman MP by-election. In a statement released on social media, Bobi Wine claimed that NUP agents reported widespread rigging tactics, including ballot stuffing …

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Unsealed Ballot Boxes Spark Controversy in Kisoro Woman MP By-Election

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In a surprising turn of events, at least four ballot boxes from four polling stations in the Kisoro Woman MP by-election were found unsealed in the presence of a high-ranking police officer. The incident occurred after presiding officers had locked the counted ballots and tally sheets inside the boxes, raising …

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Amsterdam Club Cancels Jose Chameleone’s Concert Amid Protests Over Uganda Murder Allegations

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Amsterdam, Netherlands – The highly anticipated concert of Ugandan music star Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Jose Chameleone, was abruptly canceled following protests led by Ugandan activists in the diaspora. The cancellation comes amid renewed calls for justice in a decade-old murder case involving the artist, sparking public outrage and …

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Alexander Luyima: Ugandans Shut Out of Value-Added Infrastructure as Foreign Investors Dominate

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In a recent statement, renowned governance expert Godber Tumushabe argued that President Museveni’s administration has failed to create an environment where Ugandans can establish infrastructure for value addition. Tumushabe’s comment has reignited concerns over Uganda’s industrial policies, with many now questioning if local businesses are receiving the support they need …

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