December 25, 2022
Uganda: Besigye Condemns Museveni for Bragging Over Closing Facebook
Kizza Besigye has said President Yoweri Museveni should not be proud that Facebook has been inaccessible in Uganda, for some, for two years. Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Writes to Church Leaders Over Missing Ugandans
Mpuuga called for a collective voice against what he termed as misrule and gross human rights violations by the regime. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Uganda: Museveni, U.S. Undersecretary for Political Affairs Discuss Security, Human Rights
President Yoweri Museveni met and held discussions with Victoria Nuland, the United States undersecretary for political affairs. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Uganda: "They Are Based on Regurgitations" - General Kayihura Blasts UK Govt Sanctions
The former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura has responded to the sanctions issued by the United Kingdom government against him over alleged human rights violations. Read more »
Uganda: Activists Urge Parliament to Fast-Track Gender Bills to End Violence Against Women, Girls
The Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) has urged parliament to fast- track gender bills that were recently returned to the 11th Parliament to help tackle the issue of is violence… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Uganda: Gen Kayihura Targeted in New Sanctions By UK Government
The United Kingdom government has imposed sanctions on several individuals including former Police chief Gen Kale Kayihura for reportedly engaging in human rights abuses and… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Uganda: Mpuuga Charges Museveni With Human Rights Abuse Despite Criticism of Past Leaders
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has said president Museveni's criticism of former Presidents Idi Amin and Milton Obote on human rights issues should not… Read more »
Uganda: Human Rights Commission Says It Is Investigating Abductions of Citizens
The Chairperson of Uganda Human Rights Commission Mariam Wangadya has said her committee is carrying out investigations in the alleged ongoing abductions of Ugandans. Read more »
December 10, 2022
East Africa: Activist Missing, Several Detained During Protest Against Crude Oil Pipeline
A section of environment activists in Uganda have asked police to unconditionally release environmental activists who were arrested for holding a peaceful demonstration against the… Read more »
Uganda: Hospital Apologises Seven Years Later for Hiding Surgeon's Error That Nearly Killed Woman
A hospital trust has apologised to a woman for failing to admit a surgeon had been responsible for a massive haemorrhage that almost killed her after a Caesarean section. Read more »
November 25, 2022
Uganda: Today, Six-Year-Olds Are Looking After Entire Families. Something Isn't Right!
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November 03, 2022
Uganda: Those Against Teenage Mothers Returning to School Are Ignorant, Says Minister Muyingo
The State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysestom Muyingo has said it is appalling that some sections of the public are against the move by government to ensure girls who… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Uganda: Civic Space Continues to Shrink in Uganda, Says New Report
A new report by the Alliance for Finance Monitoring (ACFIM), an NGO that follows the money in politics including political parties and election campaigns has indicated that civic… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Uganda: Bobi Wine Returns First Batch Of Ugandans Previously Stuck in Dubai, Calls For More Support
The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, repatriated the first group of Ugandans who had been detained in Dubai, United Arab… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Uganda: Bobi Wine Urges Government to Rescue of Ugandans Stranded in UAE
The leader of the National Unity platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has challenged the government to ensure it brings home hundreds of Ugandans that are stuck in the… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Uganda: Simeo Nsubuga Vows to Fight for People's Rights
The newly approved commissioner of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, Simeo Nsubuga has assured that he will be at the forefront of championing human rights in the country. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Uganda: There Are No Human Rights Violations in Uganda, Says Minister Jim Muhwezi
The Minister for Security, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi has said there are no human rights violations in the country. Read more »
October 02, 2022
Uganda: Bobi Wine to Judiciary - "Why Pretend You Respect Human Rights By Honouring Benedicto Kiwanuka?"
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has lashed out at the judiciary for honouring the legacy of former Chief Justice Benedicto… Read more »
September 25, 2022
Uganda: Health, Consumer Rights Advocates Wary of Hazardous Agro-Chemicals Imported, Used in Uganda
Health and consumer rights advocates have asked government through its ministries, departments and agencies to and urgently audit the chemical and agrochemical manufacturers and… Read more »
July 16, 2022
Uganda: PWDs Living With HIV/Aids Want Better Community Care, Jobs
Disabled people living with HIV/AIDs in Kampala have decried the heavy centralisation of HIV care services in urban areas, stigma and lack of jobs which have made life for them… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Uganda: Byanyima - Govt Should Explain Why My Partner Is in Prison
The executive director, United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima has said she doesn't understand why government decided to imprison her partner, Dr Kizza… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, U.S. Human Rights Activist Exchange Hot Words in Ntungamo Meeting
"No one can teach me about the subject of human rights," the president told Roth Read more »
June 09, 2022
Uganda: KCCA Launches Law Aimed At Protecting Children From Abuse
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a new law that prohibits exploitation of children. Read more »
June 07, 2022
Uganda: Seven in 10 Women Have Their Rights Violated - Survey
A total of seven out of 10 women translating into 68% have had their rights violated or know of someone who has faced this injustice, a new survey has indicated. Read more »
May 28, 2022
Uganda: People Living With Albinism Call for Support in Fight Against Skin Cancer
Activists have asked the government, civil society and Ugandans at large to support people living with albinism in acquiring cryo guns to help in the early detection of skin… Read more »