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Tensions are mounting at Makerere University as staff continue their strike over delayed salary harmonization, while disturbing new allegations of death threats from security officials have emerged. Staff members are protesting the university’s failure to align their salaries with those of their peers at other public universities, a disparity they …

Uganda’s political landscape under President Yoweri Museveni has long been dominated by nepotism, authoritarianism, and a brutal disregard for human rights. The incident involving comrade Sanya , who was coerced into wearing regime party colors and forced to recite scripted words, is yet another example of the regime’s desperate attempts …

The ongoing persecution of political activists in Uganda is a painful reminder of the state’s systematic abuse of power. Our comrades, including prominent figures like Bobi Young, Achileo Kivumbi, and many others, have become prisoners of conscience, detained not for any crimes but for their political beliefs. Their long, unjust …

In yet another development underscoring the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights in Uganda, activists Anthony Agaba, commonly known as Bobi Young, and Achileo Kivumbi appeared before the Makindye General Court Martial yesterday for a crucial bail hearing. However, the session took a turn when state prosecutors raised objections …

Ahead of the highly anticipated appearance of three former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials at the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters, journalists have been blocked from accessing the premises. The trio—Dorothy Kisaka, former Executive Director, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello—are set to face questions about the catastrophic Kiteezi landfill …

Uganda’s major opposition political parties have strongly rejected proposals in the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing that it undermines multi-party democracy and seeks to destroy the opposition’s influence in Parliament. The bill, moved by Mityana South County Member of Parliament Richard Lumu Kizito, proposes several changes, including the …

In a move signaling cautious progress, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has set up a dedicated LGBTQ+ desk to address issues facing the community amidst rising persecution under the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act. This development comes as LGBTQ+ individuals face increased threats, violence, and legal challenges, with many seeking …

LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Kenya are facing heightened anxiety after John Burugu, the official in charge of processing asylum applications, stated that sexual minorities would not receive special treatment. Burugu’s remarks have cast doubts on the future of many LGBTQ+ individuals fleeing persecution in neighboring countries, especially Uganda. Kenya hosts …

Olivia Lutaaya, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has pleaded guilty to charges of possession of ammunition after a prolonged trial. Lutaaya entered her guilty plea on Monday at the military court where she and other NUP supporters have been facing charges related to possession of explosive devices. …

On Monday, October 24, 2024, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, alongside members of the Shadow Cabinet, was denied access to Roko Construction Limited. The company’s board of directors issued the directive barring their entry, according to Ssenyonyi. Speaking to journalists, Ssenyonyi revealed that despite his prior …