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If the late Anglican Ugandan Archbishop Janan Jakaliya Luwum were to return today, he would likely be dismayed by the current generation of religious leaders in Uganda. Far from standing up for human rights, democracy and against corruption, many of Uganda’s top clergy have become complicit in the authoritarian excesses of the Museveni regime. Fear and self-censorship have gripped the ...

Self-styled political analyst and businessman, Frank Gashumba has told his boss Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and other security bosses to resign if they have failed to protect Ugandans and their property. There are several viral clips on social media of thugs robbing and assaulting Ugandans. Clips even show some of those thugs confessing how they have robbed and murdered different Ugandans. ...

In a gripping account of Kenya’s struggle with rising violent crime, BBC Africa Eye embarks on a journey alongside one reformed criminal as he endeavors to persuade individuals to relinquish their illegal firearms, one gun at a time. Unveiling the depths of remorse and the urgent need for change, this captivating story follows the anonymous young man, known as Samuel, ...

President William Ruto of Kenya has announced that his country’s peacekeeping police force will be sent to Haiti to address the escalating gang violence. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ruto revealed that a planning team is already in Haiti, having met with local police to finalize arrangements before the deployment of Kenyan troops. Ruto’s announcement follows his three-day ...

In a startling revelation, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has expressed deep concern over the escalating levels of hate speech among Ugandans, with the central region being the hardest hit. During the presentation of their 26th annual report to Parliament, UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya emphasized the gravity of the situation, warning that if left unaddressed, the country could descend ...