June 15
Uganda: Mob Kills Two Suspected Cattle Thieves in Luweero
Police in Luweero District are investigating the mob killing of two men suspected of cattle theft in Mabuye Trading Centre, Kamira Sub-county, in an incident that has renewed… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda's Victoire Ingabire Alleges Rights Violations in Detention As Trial Opens
The trial of Rwandan opposition figure Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza opened before the High Court in Kigali on Monday, June 15, but proceedings were immediately overshadowed by… Read more »
Uganda: Karua Challenges Museveni to Uphold Rule of Law
Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua has called on President Museveni to restore the rule of law in Uganda, warning that recent actions targeting legal practitioners… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Condemns Arrest of Lawyer Erias Lukwago, Calls It Intimidation
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has condemned the arrest of prominent lawyer Erias Lukwago, describing the action by security agencies as intimidation and a violation of… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Threatens Local, International Legal After Lukwago Arrest
The Uganda Law Society has warned that it will pursue both domestic and international legal action over what it describes as growing intimidation of lawyers and interference with… Read more »
June 11
Uganda: Prisons Confirms 93 Inmates On Death Row, Says No Executions Since 1999
The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that the country currently has 93 inmates on death row, while reiterating that no executions have been carried out since 1999. Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Police Recover Suspected Stolen Cattle, Arrest One in Mukono
Police in Mukono District have recovered three suspected stolen cows and arrested one suspect following a pre-dawn operation along the Kampala-Kayunga Highway. Read more »
Uganda: Wrong Places to Chase Views! - Baraka Explains Video Ban During Father's Burial
Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka has spoken out on the decision to prohibit video recording during the burial of his father, saying he wanted to preserve the family's privacy during… Read more »
Uganda: UPRS Distributes Shs 216m in Royalties Amid Artist Concerns Over Low Earnings
The Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) has announced a royalty distribution of Shs 216 million to music rights holders, while acknowledging continued concerns from artists… Read more »
Uganda: 39 Congolese Nationals Repatriated As Uganda Tightens Ebola Border Surveillance
Ugandan authorities have repatriated 39 Congolese nationals who entered the country through unauthorized border points since June 1, as government steps up measures aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo to Clear Shs4bn Gratuity Backlog By June 30
More than 145 claimants in Ntungamo District are set to receive long-delayed gratuity and pension payments after government released Shs4 billion in supplementary funding to clear… Read more »
Uganda: Karua, Lukwago Lead Besigye Legal Team in Luzira Evidence Review
A high-profile team of defense lawyers led by Kenyan human rights advocate Martha Karua and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago on Tuesday visited Luzira Maximum Security Prison to… Read more »
June 11
Uganda: UCAA Sends Strong Warning to Traffickers After Handover of Seized Wildlife Contraband At Entebbe Airport
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has warned wildlife traffickers and other criminal networks against using Entebbe International Airport as a transit route for illegal… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Fail to Appear As Treason Case Hearing Stalls
The hearing of a treason case involving opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday after the two failed to appear… Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Another Suspect Caught in Gongodyo's Grim Murder Probe Net
Police have arrested an 11th suspect in the lynching of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo as fresh videos and photographs circulating online reveal more individuals allegedly involved… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest 79 in Kampala,Wakiso Crackdown On Crime,Drugs
Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has arrested 79 suspects in coordinated night operations targeting drug abuse, robbery, house breakings and related crimes across Kampala and… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Lawyers Accuse Luzira Prison of Blocking Court Preparation
Lawyers representing opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale have accused Luzira Prison authorities of obstructing preparations for an upcoming court… Read more »
Africa: Africa Prosecutors Association Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters in Morocco
The Africa Prosecutors Association has inaugurated its permanent headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, in a landmark move aimed at deepening cooperation among prosecution services across… Read more »
Uganda: Bukomansimbi South MP Warns PDM Officials Against Extortion of Beneficiaries
The Member of Parliament for Bukomansimbi South, Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjogi, has warned Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCO leaders and Parish Chiefs against extorting money from… Read more »
June 09
Uganda: Boda Boda Leaders Condemn Killing of Rugby Player Gongodyo, Pledge Support in Hunt for Suspects
Leaders of boda boda riders across Uganda have strongly condemned the mob attack that led to the death of national rugby player Sydney Gongodyo and pledged full cooperation with… Read more »
June 08
Kenya: Former Kenyan Chief Justice Maraga Arrested
Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested on Monday during a protest opposing plans to excise part of Nairobi National Park for infrastructure development linked to the… Read more »
Uganda: Justice Okalanyi Rebukes Defence Lawyers As Bail Hearing for 13 Terrorism Suspects Opens
The hearing of a bail application by 13 of the 23 suspects facing terrorism-related charges alongside former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi began on… Read more »
Uganda: Mityana Leaders Blame Parental Negligence After 6-Year-Old Drowns in Trench
Leaders in Mityana District have criticized parents who fail to adequately supervise their children, warning that such negligence is exposing minors to preventable injuries,… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Ask Court to Halt Treason Trial, Cite Alleged Abduction and Rights Violations
Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have asked the High Court Criminal Division to terminate the treason case against them, arguing that… Read more »
Africa: 'A World Cup for Them Not Us' - Fans' Anger At US Travel Bans and Visa Restrictions
BBC - When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be… Read more »
