Lawyer Mabberi Makes History
Ugandan lawyer Counsel Mabberi Allen Blessings is named the First African Female Peace Ambassador in Brussels, recognized for her humanitarian work and leadership in human rights.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Brighton: Celebrating Our Freedom, Our Pride
"But for me, James Kabengwa, and many other Africans who have made the UK their home, Brighton Pride is something more profound. It is a jubilant declaration of freedom. Back home, our lives are in danger. Our very existence is criminalized. We live in fear, in the shadows, constantly looking over our shoulders."
East Africa’s Dangerous Climate for Political Dissent
By RICHARD KIZZA LUGOBWA LONDON. East African states, often praised for their economic potential and regional cooperation, are increasingly creating hostile environments for political dissent. Governments in Tanzania, Uganda, and...
Ex- Police Spokesperson Twiine Charged in Alleged Plot to kill Museveni, Gen Muhoozi
Kampala, Uganda: The former spokesperson for the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twiine appeared in court on Thursday to face serious charges including inciting violence, hate speech, spreading malicious information,...
Religion: An institution used by dictatorship to massage despotism
By RICHARD KIZZA LUGOBWA LONDON: Religion and politics have since time immemorial been intertwined institutions as both thrive on systems of beliefs, values and practices which shape people’s lives and...
Uganda’s Press Freedom Crumbles Amid Electoral Repression
By James Kabengwa Kampala, Uganda. As Kawempe North parliamentary by-election descended into chaos, Thursday, the arrests of two opposition lawmakers and multiple journalists—paired with a shocking military crackdown—have laid bare...
Disillusionment after “Cadre Judge” sends ailing Besigye back to Prison
Wine further criticized Judge Singiza for his handling of previous cases, including one prior to the exile of writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija and his disapproval of corruption charges against Members of Parliament accused of misusing public funds.
Police block NUP Kyagulanyi’s rally in Nakasongola
NAKASONGOLA. The police and army on Friday thwarted a planned rally by National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi in Nakasongola. The rally was part of Kyagulanyi’s ongoing nationwide mobilisation...
East African Court of Justice fixes date for EACOP project appeal
BY URN KAMPALA. The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has asked activist groups to file a written submission in an appeal seeking to overturn a ruling that sought to...
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SHACU Charges Three Over Wakiso Land Grabbing
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SH-ACU Charges Lugazi Officer in Job Scam
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SH-ACU busts $416,000 fraud ring
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SH-ACU: LC III Chairperson Charged in Government Job Scam
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Lands Official Convicted over Railway Land Fraud
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SH-ACU Announces Charges Against Alleged Land Fraudster in Kyenjojo
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Lawyer Mabberi Makes History
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How Museveni’s Politics Has Undermined Uganda’s Music Industry
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Fake Anti-Graft Officers Arrested for Alleged Extortion Plot
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Acholi leaders present key issues to Museveni
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KCCA land board boss Balondemu rearrested over allegedly defrauding Shs2.2bn from Americans
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WASTAGE: MPs to pocket sh2.7m per day for sports
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Ugandan MP escapes death in deadly land dispute.
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New Bill wants bars opened at 5-10pm
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KCCA FC terminate contract with Portuguese coach Traquil
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Court stops Lawyers’ meeting to discuss Museveni letter to Chief Justice
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Ugandans in Southern Africa establish board of trustees after first convention
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Kiteezi updates: 18 confirmed dead as Museveni orders arrests
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EC boss Byabakama survives jail, Shs 3bn fine over contempt of court
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Two Rakai senior officials arrested over sh638m fraud
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INVESTIGATION: IGG probes top Mpigi school head over misappropriation of funds
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Amb. Amoru holds talks with FIFA, CAF bosses
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Key ally Exposes Balondemu in alleged forgery
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Bobi Wine Speech to the Mohammed Ssegirinya mourners
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SH-ACU recovers millions in Sheema PDM operation
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NRM SG Todwong warns district chairpersons against ferrying illegal delegates
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Kiteezi death toll jumps to 21, list out
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RDC Majambere remanded over alleged theft
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Uganda’s mineral industry takes leap foward
Politics
PHOTO ALBUM: NRM draws mammoth crowds in West Nile
President Yoweri Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flagbearer, has addressed various mammoth crowds in the districts of West Nile. Here are the pictorials from the entire sub-region.
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NRM delegates conference closes with Museveni emphasizing war on corruption at district level
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Museveni asks NRM delegates to fight corruption at local government level, monitor govt services
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Museveni condemns election malpractice as NRM NEC recommends candidates for top party positions
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NRM CEC endorses Museveni as Kadaga, Anite lock horns