Speaker Tayebwa Calls for Urgent Action on Prolonged Detention Without Trial
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has emphasised the need for compensation for persons subjected to gross violations of their rights. Tayebwa made the proposal following a report by the Committee on Human Rights that revealed that some…
High Court Declares Museveni-Led Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority Board Incompetent
The High Court has adjudged that the current Board of Directors of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) chaired by former MP Julius Bigirwa Junjura does not have the technical competence to run the affairs of the agency. The board,…
4 Judges Rule Military Courts Lack Independence
Four Justices of the Supreme Court, Monica Mugenyi, Catherine Bamugemereire, Elizabeth Musoke and Percy Night Tuhaise have ruled that the military courts are not independent courts of judicature that can fairly dispense justice. In their ruling, the…
Supreme Court Rules: Military Courts Lack Authority to Try Civilians
🟨 The General Court Martial is a subordinate court of law, with specialized jurisdiction. This means that the military courts are under the ordinary courts of law. 🟨 Sections of the UPDF Act that grant military courts jurisdiction over capital offences…
Ugandan Activists in Canada to Deliver Letter to US Ambassador in Ottawa, Applauding Trump’s Executive Order on USAID Withdrawal
Canadian-based Ugandan activist and human rights defender Ntege Lubwama Williams has publicly expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to suspend USAID funding to Uganda and other African nations. Williams, a permanent…
Exposed: Decades of Foreign Aid Corruption Under Museveni’s Regime
This report provides a detailed examination of significant corruption scandals in Uganda, particularly those involving the misappropriation of foreign aid from agencies such as USAID, UKAID, the IMF, the World Bank, GAVI, and others. The focus is on…
Ntege Lubwama : Dear President Trump: Redirect USAID to Ugandans, Not Their Oppressors
Dear PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP through the U.S. Ambassador, I am writing as a human rights defender and activist, representing the voices of many Ugandans who are unable to speak out against the injustices and human rights violations they endure under the…
Museveni’s Contradictions: Why Ugandans Must Question His Words
In a democracy, words matter—especially when spoken by those in power. For decades, Ugandans have watched Mr. Museveni’s leadership evolve, but one undeniable truth remains: his words and actions rarely align. His shifting rhetoric exposes a leader…
Canada vs. Trump’s Tariffs: A Test of Diplomacy or Economic Warfare?
By Alexander Luyima In a shocking yet familiar stance, former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed his intent to impose tariffs on Canada, possibly as early as tomorrow. While the specifics remain unclear, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Chief Justice Owiny Dollo Faces Crucial Test as Supreme Court Prepares to Rule on Army Court’s Jurisdiction Over Civilians
Chief Justice Owiny Dollo is on the test as expected today to lead a panel of Supreme Court Justices to deliver an overwhelmingly awaited judgement which will give or stop the army court from prosecuting criminal cases that involve civilians. A number of…
