Uganda news

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 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 ...

The Speaker of Parliament, Hon Anita Among surprised many when she took to her X page and exonerated the lecturers at Makerere University’s School of Law. The Speaker revealed that Uganda is a free country and the students at this school should be left alone to study as they wish. This followed the news that the University Chancellor, Barnabas Nawangwe ...

In a recent public lecture held at Kabale University Playground, Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, called upon the youth to actively participate in elections while maintaining a peaceful approach. The event saw the attendance of students from various universities and higher education institutions in  Kabale district and neighboring areas. Justice Byabakama shed light on the susceptibility ...