(Kampala) – The High Court has ordered the Ugandan government to pay 150 million shillings in damages to two journalists who were assaulted by Uganda Peopleâs Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers while covering a protest in 2021. The compensation, awarded as UGX 75 million for each journalist, reco
(Buikwe) – Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, visited Buikwe District this week, continuing his National Unity Platform (NUP) countrywide tour while addressing his followers on the principles of justice, freedom, and resilience in Uganda. Wine emphasized his vision f
As it became clear that Donald Trump had landed the US presidency for the second time, leaders from across Africa began tweeti
A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate
When the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government gerrymanders constituencies, the official explanation given is that such a move is intended to bring services closer to the people and ensure fair distribution of resources among Ugandans. The same explanation was given wh
President Museveni’s televised address to the nation Thursday night went to great lengths to drill the final nail in the coffin of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). Formed by an Act of Parliament 1991 that was amended three years later, UCDA stepped into the shoes of th
Kilak North MP Anthony Akol has spoken out about circumstances under which he punched his Mityana Municipality counterpart, Francis Zaake during Wednesday plenary session moments before the passing of the controversial Coffee Bill, 2024. Mr Akol (FDC) punched Mr Zaake (NUP) several times
(Kamuli) – Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), faced multiple obstacles as he attempted to reach Kamuli town, where he planned to open an office and address his supporters. Despite a heavy police and military presence, which blocked main roads and diverted him to a longer r
Salva Kiir Mayardit has served as South Sudanâs president since the countryâs independence in 2011. South Sudanâs secession from Sudan came on the heels of a long and bloody civil war that resulted in a referendum on independence. The initial optimism about the new state f
The identities of the men and women in civilian clothes who raided Parliament chamber and grabbed some MPs after lights were switched off remain contentious. Six MPs were seized, pushed, and carried off from the floor of Parliament soon after Speaker Annet Among suspended 12 legislators
