Mounting fear and declining trust in political processes are driving Ugandans away from civic engagement, according to the newly released Civic Space Index Report 2024 by the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U).Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over in
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) in Uganda have vowed to go to court to stop two new laws that were passed by Parliament on May 20, 2025. These are the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, and the Political Parties and Organization
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates' Court has granted veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya permission to consult with their legal teams and receive visits from a select number of family members.This decisi
Nakawa Chief Magistrates’ Court has allowed veteran politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya to meet freely with their lawyers and a limited number of family members. This is a welcome move after months of limited contact d
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a travel advisory warning all passengers departing through Entebbe International Airport of potential disruptions due to increased traffic during the Hajj pilgrimage season.In a statement released ahead of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca,
MTN Uganda has donated Shs15 million and 500 reflector jackets to Lugazi Diocese as part of its support for the 2025 Catholic Martyrs Day celebrations, set to take place in Namugongo.The handover took place on Thursday, May 15, at the diocesan offices, where Msgr Richard Kayondo, Vicar Gen
The State Minister in charge of the Office of the Vice President, Diana Mutasingwa, was joined by the Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Refugees, Lillian Aber, to commemorate Women's Day in Buikwe.The celebration, held at Lugazi Mehta Stadium, honored the strength, a
Enid Origumisiriza was born in Kashumurizi village to Gashome and Agnes Bagyema. Regarding her education background, she went to Bishop Kivigyere Girls’ School, Muyebe, later joined Kigezi High School for both O and A levels. Later on, she went to National Teachers’ College, Kabale. From ther
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has raised concerns over violations of electoral rights and called for urgent reforms to ensure inclusive and fair elections in Uganda.EOC Chairperson Safia Nalule Jjuuko said the Commission had received numerous petitions from different sections of
A newly released white paper by the Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol Uganda (CAIA-UG) in collaboration with Arrow Empirical Research Institute has uncovered a nationwide crisis, painting a sobering picture of the scale, causes, and consequences of illicit alcohol consumption in Uganda.Tit
