The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), in partnership with the Coalition Against Torture (CAT), has urged political actors, security agencies, and the general public to commit to peaceful and torture-free elections ahead of Uganda’s 2025/2026 general elec
The animation industry in Uganda is experiencing steady and promising growth, with an increasingnumber of studios and educational institutions offering training and support to aspiring animators.The sector now boasts a dynamic blend of well-established studios, emerging players, and
Tempers flared at the Democratic Party (DP) headquarters in Kampala on Tuesday afternoon, as chaotic scenes erupted ahead of a scheduled press conference by party president general Norbert Mao.Party members forced their way into the premises, disrupting preparations for the event and promp
In a series of emotionally charged public prayers, President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and senior NRM figures have issued sweeping apologies to several regions, admitting to historical failures, neglect, and corruption.Framed as spiritual repentance, the prayers carried u
President Museveni is hosting the 12th Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region.The high-level summit brings together Heads of State and Government from acr
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
Robross Kanyankore, the man behind the controversial TikTok account "Mbarara HIV," has publicly apologised after being detained for spreading false information and defaming individuals online.For several months, Kanyankore, who is also a local artist based in Mbarara, has been using the ac
Vice President Jessica Alupo has said that media freedom is not only a democratic necessity but also a powerful driver of social and economic transformation.She was speaking on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day broadcast and digital media convention held at Four Points by Sheraton in Kam
Reach A Hand Uganda has officially launched the GN Trybe, a community of empowered young people.GN Trybe, short for Generation Now Trybe, is a community for the Gen Z (1997–2012) and Gen Alpha (2013–2015) is a youth-centered behavioral change communication initiative designed to r
President Museveni has declined to approve the resignation requests of several Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies who had expressed interest in contesting in the 2026 general elections, Nile Post has learnt.According to highly placed sources, a total of 35 RDCs
