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Ugandan civil society denounces ‘foreign agents’ bill

Ugandan civil society denounces ‘foreign agents’ bill

At a press conference, former cabinet minister Miria Matembe condemned the speed at which the controversial legislation is being pushed forward.“I have never seen such a controversial, widely controversial, rejected bill being rushed to be debated within two days… And you bring a bill

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UPDATE: Developing Stories You Shouldn’t Miss Today

UPDATE: Developing Stories You Shouldn’t Miss Today

It’s the 5th of May 2026, just 7 days to the inauguration of president Museveni’s 7th term, he’s extending his grip to power to 45 years having grabbed it in 1986 with promises and slamming of leaders who overstay in power as Uganda’s and Africa’s biggest problem.The president ye

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NRM gazettes Museveni swearing-in day as public holiday

NRM gazettes Museveni swearing-in day as public holiday

National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Mr Richard Todwong, has announced May 12 as a Public Holiday, as party leader and president-elect, Mr Yoweri Museveni, is sworn in for his seventh elective term of office.Mr Museveni, who won the January 15 presidential election with 7,

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Roberto De Zerbi sends clear message to Tottenham fans after being spotted at Stamford Bridge

Roberto De Zerbi sends clear message to Tottenham fans after being spotted at Stamford Bridge

Tottenham fans have been given another reason to admire Roberto De Zerbi’s dedication after the Italian was spotted at Stamford Bridge just 24 hours after leading his side to a vital victory over Aston Villa.Aftter celebrating the three points that moved Spurs out of the relegation zone,

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Torture Victim Awarded 172 Million Shillings in Damages

Torture Victim Awarded 172 Million Shillings in Damages

The High Court has awarded 172 million Shillings in damages to one Ntege Leo after finding that he was tortured and subjected to multiple human rights violations by operatives of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as Defence Intelligence and Security.In his ruling, J

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Amnesty International asks Uganda to investigate election violence

Amnesty International asks Uganda to investigate election violence

Amnesty International has asked Ugandan authorities to investigate the allegations of violence meted out against opposition members and supporters during and ahead of the 2026 general elections.The organisation says security forces targeted members and supporters of the opposition party Na

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Final Days: Ssemujju winds down parliamentary career

Final Days: Ssemujju winds down parliamentary career

As veteran legislator Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda prepares to exit Parliament after 15 years, he reflects on his legacy of sharp debate and budget scrutiny while shifting focus to party building, mentorship, and farming beyond elective politics.After 15 years of outspoken debate, legislative s

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Fuel tanker driver and his pregnant wife murdered by alleged soldier; police launch manhunt

Fuel tanker driver and his pregnant wife murdered by alleged soldier; police launch manhunt

Fuel tanker driver and pregnant partner found murdered in Tamale apartment as police launch manhunt for suspect who allegedly stole over GH¢100,000 and left their 3-year-old child alive beside the bodies.A fuel tanker driver, identified as Ebenezer Kwabena, and his pregnant wife have been

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Amolatar student killed in disco fight over girl

Amolatar student killed in disco fight over girl

Residents of Amolatar District are in shock following the killing of a Senior One student who was stabbed during a fight at a disco just a day after returning home for first term holidays.Kenneth Odon, a student of Kangai Senior Secondary School in Dokolo District and a resident of Abedobe

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New Cabinet! Intelligence Tells Gen. Museveni To Create Diaspora Ministry To Operationalize The ‘Sovereignty Law’

New Cabinet! Intelligence Tells Gen. Museveni To Create Diaspora Ministry To Operationalize The ‘Sovereignty Law’

President Museveni is weighing between creating a full-fledged Ministry for Diaspora affairs or elevate the current Diaspora desk within the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to a Presidential Diaspora Commission.This news site understands that, the President is being requested to either create

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