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European Entrepreneur Oswal sues top Ugandan security officials over alleged unlawful detention, torture and property seizure

European Entrepreneur Oswal sues top Ugandan security officials over alleged unlawful detention, torture and property seizure

European Entrepreneur Vasundhara OswalKAMPALA – Entrepreneur Vasundhara Oswal has petitioned the High Court of Uganda, accusing senior Ugandan officials of grave constitutional and human rights violations stemming from her arrest and detention in October 2024.The 27-year-old Europ

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Inside Uganda’s elections, where goons set the rules

Inside Uganda’s elections, where goons set the rules

On December 7, 2025, Reuters carried a stark headline that rippled across Uganda’s political landscape: “Bobi Wine says Uganda security forces beat him.”The wire story reported that Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, said he was bea

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Mother of Bukanga NUP Candidate Tasks Security to Produce Her son

Mother of Bukanga NUP Candidate Tasks Security to Produce Her son

Fatinah Tibiita, the mother of Samilu Isabirye, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Bukanga Sub-county LC III chairperson in Luuka District, is demanding answers over the whereabouts of her son, who has been missing for several days. Isabirye was reportedly picked up by armed plain-cl

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Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Presidential Election Challenge

Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Presidential Election Challenge

KAMPALA: President Museveni has formally asked Uganda’s Supreme Court of Uganda to dismiss a presidential election petition filed by former candidate Robert Kasibante, denying allegations that the January 15 poll was marred by widespread irregularities.In a response filed by his legal t

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“Uganda Deserves Justice and Peace” — Justice Kisaakye Sends Strong Message to President Museveni

“Uganda Deserves Justice and Peace” — Justice Kisaakye Sends Strong Message to President Museveni

A former Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, Justice Dr. Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye, has written a powerful and emotional public message addressed to President Yoweri Museveni, calling for the restoration of the rule of law, an end to political repression, and protection of citizens’ constitut

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Museveni’s 2026 election victory challenged in Supreme Court

Museveni’s 2026 election victory challenged in Supreme Court

President Museveni campaigned in Lango, urging supporters to protect peace and development gains. Get the details on his NRM party's platform and promises.Presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking to nullify the declaration of President Yoweri Kaguta

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What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?

What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?

This past week, a number of candidates taking part in the Nakawa Division West parliamentary race heaved a sigh of relief after the High Court in Kampala dismissed an appeal by Mr Ivan Bwowe of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Widely seen as a dispute over nomenclature, that is Nakawa West

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Law Society asks court to order production of remanded rights activist Bireete

Law Society asks court to order production of remanded rights activist Bireete

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has petitioned the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court seeking orders to have rights activist Sarah Bireete produced from Luzira Prison to challenge what it describes as “unlawful charges” and an “illegal remand” order.In an application filed on Wed

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Tumukunde Brands Opposition Leaders ‘Political Chameleons’

Tumukunde Brands Opposition Leaders ‘Political Chameleons’

Former presidential candidate Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde has criticised Uganda’s opposition leaders, accusing them of inconsistency, lack of sacrifice, and weak ideological grounding—factors he says have significantly undermined their credibility and appeal to voters.Tumukunde, a former

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Rwampara NUP candidate asks Kyagulanyi to forgive him

Rwampara NUP candidate asks Kyagulanyi to forgive him

Jordan Tumwine, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Rwampara County, has apologized to Party President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu for briefly switching allegiance to the NRM party. Tumwine said he made the decision due to intimidation but has since realized that the NRM has little to

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