Lawyers representing human rights activist, Sarah Bireete, have filed urgent applications seeking a production warrant to have her brought before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court.They are arguing that her charge and remand are unlawful and violate constitutional safeguards.T
Rising tension in Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District continues to dominate political discussions as former area legislator Hon. Mwesigwa Rukutana renews his long-standing rivalry with the current Member of Parliament, Hon. Naome Kabasharira.Rukutana, who represented Rushenyi for more than
On December 30, 2025, two weeks before Uganda's January 15, 2026 elections, security forces raided the home of Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist and government critic, and arrested her.Three days later, longer than the legally allowed 48 hours, Bireete was brought before the
Kizza Besigye and Obed Lutale in the dockTo serve President Museveni, you must be ready to tell several and shameless lies.That is what a high profile Museveni campaign team comprising the deputy speaker, Thomas Tayebwa; security minister, Jim Muhwezi; and ICT minister, Chris Baryom
In the intricate dance of international diplomacy, the relationship between the United States and Uganda under President Yoweri Museveni has proven to be a masterclass in strategic alignment. Diplomat Buyinza Adam Luzindana, a key figure in Museveni’s diplomatic circle, articulates the r
The Judiciary has directed that all pre-election petition files pending before the High Court across the country be immediately transferred to the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, in a move aimed at ensuring consistency, efficiency and timely disposal of electoral disputes ahead of th
Bitcoin has surged after weeks of volatile trading, climbing above the USD 90,000 level. As of 9:42 am IST, it was priced at USD 93,866, signalling potential further upside. Although cryptocurrency markets remain unpredictable, recent momentum has fuelled expectations that Bitcoin could reach eve
Police in Kira Road Division are currently investigating the sudden death of Dr. Tom Patrick Mugizi, a 64-year-old lecturer at Victoria University and MUBS, who was found dead in his bed under mysterious circumstances. The tragic discovery was made on January 3, 2026, after the deceased’s siste
Police at Kira Road Division are investigating the death of Dr. Tom Patrick Mugizi, a 64-year-old lecturer at Victoria University and Makerere University Business School (MUBS).According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Dr.
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has held discussions with Police over arrest of opposition supporters and human rights activists as Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections.Several opposition supporters have been arrested since the commencement of election campaigns,
