Uganda: Mpigi District Boss, Service Commission Officials Remanded Over Job Bribery Scandal

The Mpigi Chief Magistrates Court has charged and remanded the district chairperson, Martin Ssejjemba, along with Fredrick Kirumira, the Ccairperson of the District Service… Read more »

Uganda: 'I Called Barbie for Help, Bobi Responded With Insults' - Bebe Narrates What Caused Feud

Singer Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool has opened up on the roots of his long-standing feud with fellow artist and political figure Robert Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Condemns Alleged Abduction of NRM MP Tinkasiimire, Demands Immediate Release

The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has condemned the alleged abduction of Buyaga West Member of Parliament, Barnabas Tinkasiimire,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails 'Selfless' Janet On Her 77th Birthday

President Museveni on Sunday paid tribute to the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, describing her as a resilient woman who stood firmly… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Activists Condemn Media Ban, Threaten Legal Action Over Protest Coverage Clampdown

A coalition of Kenyan civil society groups and professional bodies has denounced the Communications Authority of Kenya's directive barring live broadcasts of ongoing nationwide… Read more »

Uganda: Ssekikubo Shot, Supporter Killed in Campaign Rally Violence

A political rally in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District ended in tragedy after MP Theodore Ssekikubo was shot and a supporter identified as Alex Sembusi, 25, fatally wounded. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Warns Officials Over Banyarwanda Discrimination

President Museveni has warned government officials against continued discrimination of Indigenous Banyarwanda by denying them national documents such as passports and identity… Read more »

Uganda: Inside Uganda's Military Vehicle Registration System - Decoding the H4DF and Beyond

On Ugandan roads, one of the most easily recognisable features of military presence is the distinct green paint and white-lettered registration plates that adorn Uganda People's… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary Launches Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign At Masaka High Court

In a bid to build safer and more respectful court environments, Uganda's Judiciary on Wednesday launched an anti-sexual harassment sensitisation campaign at the Masaka High Court… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Broadcasters Condemn Kenya's Ban On Live Coverage of Protests

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) - Uganda has voiced strong opposition to a directive by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) that bars media houses from… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Announces 2026 Presidential Bid, Calls for Protest Vote

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has formally submitted his expression of interest to run for Uganda's presidency in 2026 under the National Unity… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Leaders Demand Urgent Medical Care for Detained Members

Leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) are demanding urgent medical intervention and legal action for their detained members, who they say are languishing in Masaka prison… Read more »

Uganda: ULs Petitions Human Rights Commission Over Continued Military Trials of Civilians

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) over the government's continued defiance of a Supreme Court order halting the trial of… Read more »

Uganda: High Court Orders Release of Eron Kiiza's Passport in Contempt Case

The High Court in Kampala has ordered the immediate release of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza's passport, which had been retained as a bail condition following his prosecution for… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda District Chairperson Arrested Over Unauthorised Road Works

Ibanda District Chairperson Happy Herbert Mayanja was arrested on Monday morning and later released on police bond over allegations of unlawfully tampering with the Ibanda-Kagongo… Read more »

Uganda: Jamil Mukulu's Trial to Continue Despite Proven Rights Violations

The High Court of Uganda has declined to halt the trial of Jamil Mukulu, the former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) leader, despite acknowledging violations of his constitutional… Read more »

Uganda: Njeru Police Under Fire for Releasing Murder Suspect Amina Mutesi

Authorities at Njeru Police Division in Buikwe district are facing intense public scrutiny after controversially releasing on bond Amina Mutesi, the former Principal Education… Read more »

Uganda: Thieves Break Into Arua Shop, Steal Over Shs34m, Phones

In the early hours of June 23, 2025, unknown criminals forced their way into Saidia Family Enterprises shop located in Euata Cell, Onzivu Ward, Ayivu East Division, Arua City. Read more »

Uganda: No One Has a Vision for Uganda Like Museveni - Bukenya

Former Vice President Prof. Gilbert Bukenya has said that no one in Uganda's political landscape possesses a stronger or clearer vision for the country's development than President… Read more »

Africa: 40 Countries Still Lack Basic Tobacco Protection Laws - WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over persistent weaknesses in global tobacco control, despite more than 6.1 billion people now being covered by at least one of… Read more »

Uganda: Inmates Sleep in Toilets As Prisons in Eastern Uganda Reel Under Severe Overcrowding

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Soroti Regional Office has sounded alarm over deteriorating human rights conditions in prisons across Eastern Uganda, revealing that… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Moneylender Murder Suspect Remanded to Kauga Prison

Kabatazi Elvis, aged 26, appeared before Mukono Chief Magistrate Peace Namunu charged with the murder of Hamidah Mutesi Nalule, a 35-year-old money lender. Read more »

Uganda: Three Arrested in Karamoja for Printing Fake National IDs

Police in Karamoja have arrested three suspects linked to a criminal network printing and distributing fake National Identity Cards, following complaints from the National… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Extends Nomination Period to July 25 Amid Dispute Over Document Re-Verification

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has extended its nomination process for party aspirants ahead of the 2026 general elections. The deadline for submitting expression of interest… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Reappears After Two-Week Absence, Meets Obasanjo in Kigali

After a conspicuous two-week absence from the public eye, Rwandan President Paul Kagame reappeared on Tuesday, June 24, hosting former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo at… Read more »