KAMPALA – Chaotic scenes unfolded at the General Court Martial as Eron Kiiza, one of the lawyers representing veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, was sentenced to nine months in Kitalya prison for contempt of court.
Ugandans have expressed strong reactions to the nine-month jail sentence handed to human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza by the military court at Makindye. Many have supported the decision, accusing him of being disrespectful and unprofessional during court proceedings
On Christmas Eve, a tragic event unfolded in the quiet neighbourhood of Kikumbi zone, Bunamwaya Parish, Wakiso District. Pastor Clifford Senyonjo is accused of shooting his daughter’s boyfriend, 24-year-old drummer Allan Muyimbwa, in both legs. This incident h
The territorial police in Apac are investigating a tragic incident where a police officer, identified as PC Ikokole Richard Pius, shot and killed one person, Kabonesa Jesca, 30 years old, and injured two others, Apok Dorish, 28 years old, and Obok Maxwell, 23 ye
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Patrick Oboi Amuriat has expressed dissatisfaction with the party’s exclusion from key opposition activities, calling it a deliberate effort to sideline them in the fight for democratic freedoms.
Renowned Ugandan jurist and former Supreme Court Justice, George Kanyeihamba, has launched a scathing attack on Justice Irene Mulyagonja and the Uganda Law Council for their decision to deny Kenyan Senior Counsel and former Justice Minister, Martha Karua, a temp
The United States has voiced significant concern over the alleged abduction of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, demanding clarity and adherence to legal procedures in the ongoing matter. Reports indicate that Besigye was allegedly taken from Kenya to Uganda unde
Dr. Miria Matembe, a well-known Ugandan politician and activist, has raised worries about President Yoweri Museveni as the country approaches elections. She believes that the president is feeling frightened and threatened by the growing political energy around o
The number of people who died in traffic incidents in Uganda rose by more than 10 percent in the past decade, despite global road traffic deaths falling by five percent per the World Health Organisation (WHO). Uganda Police Force statistics attributed nearly 45 percent of deaths caused b
A presidential assistant and four clerical staff in the Office of the President are being held for questioning as part of a wider investigation into alleged corruption at State House and the Office of the President. Monitor could not readily identify the clerical staff who are being held
