Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has accused the government of deliberately targeting National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters with arrests in what he described as a calculated attempt to derail the party’s political momentum. Addressing journalists outside court, Ssenyonyi said the arrests were designed to keep opposition leaders and supporters entangled in legal battles […]
Read MoreJustice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has called for stronger protection of creators in Africa’s booming audio-visual sector, warning that piracy and weak enforcement continue to rob artists of their rightful earnings. Speaking at the opening of the Fourth African Regional Seminar on Copyright and Related Rights in the Audio-visual Sector in Kampala, Mao […]
Read MoreThe Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwanga, has confirmed the release of Shs 2.4 billion to the Uganda Cranes and their technical staff as a reward for their historic performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Ogwanga praised the national team for advancing to the quarterfinals for […]
Read MoreCollins Tanga, son of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi, has dismissed the party tribunal’s decision to nullify the NRM Youth League chairperson election, arguing that the ruling was based on “perceptions of bias” rather than evidence. The tribunal canceled the election on grounds of conflict of interest, citing Dr. […]
Read MoreAs Uganda prepares for the 2025 elections, the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has indefinitely suspended two senior National Executive Council (NEC) leaders over allegations of aligning with other political parties. NEED President Joseph Kabuleta announced the suspension of Mr. Moses Matovu and Mr. Charles Basaija during a press briefing in Kampala on September 9. […]
Read MoreThe Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a stern reminder to all aspiring candidates for the 2025/2026 General Elections to strictly adhere to nomination guidelines and legal requirements, warning that any breach could jeopardize their participation. Speaking at a press briefing, EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon stressed that the nomination process, currently underway for Local […]
Read MoreThe Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a stern reminder to all broadcasters and media houses in the country to secure proper copyright licences before airing any audiovisual content on television or digital platforms. According to UCC, the move comes as part of ongoing efforts to enforce the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, Cap. 222, […]
Read MoreNepal plunged into turmoil on Tuesday as anti-corruption protests escalated into widespread violence, leaving a trail of destruction, multiple jail breaks, and a rising death toll. Demonstrators, largely from Generation Z, targeted government offices, the parliament building, and residences of high-ranking officials, demanding an end to corruption and the lifting of a recently imposed social […]
Read MoreFor years, Rhonah Carolyn Kimpaye lived with what seemed like an unsolvable mystery. At the age of 11, her legs began to betray her. She would fall without reason, struggle to climb stairs, and feel her strength slipping away. Doctors offered no clear answers, and in her community, whispers of witchcraft grew louder. The weakness […]
Read MoreThe Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public that all complaints arising from the ongoing nomination exercise will be heard and addressed in line with the law. Speaking on Monday evening, EC spokesperson Julius Mutsunguzi said any registered voter, aspirant, or political party is free to raise concerns regarding the process, provided such complaints are […]
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