Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign
The organisation called on media houses to give more visibility to women leaders and counter negative stereotypes that discourage female participation in politics.Women’s rights activists have issued a strong call to action to end electoral violence in Uganda,
The upcoming Kawempe North by-election, set for March 13, 2025, has been overshadowed by alarming incidents of violence against journalists covering the campaign period.Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the attacks, raising concerns about their i
I watched the scenes in Kawempe and I told my friends that I think the police were campaigning for the opposition. I think the police on that day went to Kawempe to decampaign our NRM candidateThe ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has accused security for
Hajjat Faridah Nambi, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, is making significant strides in her campaign for the Kawempe North by-election scheduled for March 13.On Monday, she took her message dire
The violence during the Kawempe North by-election has led to a heated debate in Parliament, with opposition MPs challenging government officials over the role of security forces in the unrest.The government has di
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has strongly condemned the Ugandan government’s handling of opposition politicians and their supporters, questioning the integrity of the country’s electoral process.In a bold state
Efforts to unseat Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 elections have hit a setback following the continued detention of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye.His incarceration is disrupting the For
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has downplayed concerns over party member Betty Amongi's decision to contest for the Lira City Woman Parliamentary seat. Akena, currently serving as Lira City East MP, emphasized that electoral competition is
This afternoon there was drama at the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices at Makerere-Kavule when one of the 10 contenders of the party ticket Moses Nsereko collapsed after the party didn’t announce him and instead declared Counsel Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola
