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One Shot Dead as Rival NRM Camps Fight in Teso Campaigns

Tension within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Orungo Constituency, Amuria District keeps growing after one person was shot dead and several others were left injured during a fight between supporters of the party flag bearer, Ms Teddy Anyuk Osiire and incumbent Hon. Jeje Abubakar Odongo. According to reports, the deceased identified as 30 […]

Just In! Sarah Bireete Remanded Until January 21st

Civil Society Activist Sarah Bireete, has been remanded until January 21, 2025 when her bail application will be heard over unlawfully obtaining and sharing personal data belonging to registered voters. Bireete was on Friday arraigned before Buganda Road court and read the charges which she denied. According to prosecution, Dr Bireete and others still at […]

Activist Bireete Charged With Unlawful Disclosure of Voters Data

The Buganda Road court has charged civil society activist and Executive Director of Centre and Constitutional Governance Dr Sarah Bireete with unlawful obtaining or disclosing of personal data, contrary to Sections 35(1) and (2) of Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap 97. According to the charge sheet, Dr Bireete and others still at large, […]

Defend People Brutalised for Holding Uganda Flag: Bobi Wine Urges

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu aka Bobi Wine has urged his supporters to defend and protect all citizens who are being brutalised by security forces for holding the country’s national flag. “I have strongly urged all citizens of good conscience who may see any person being attacked by anybody for […]

Kabaka Mutebi Urges Bravery, Unity in New Year Message

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has urged subjects and the country at large to remain brave and united as one in order to achieve victory their New Year’s endevours. “We remind you again to remain brave in every situation and to remember that uniting is the victory” king Mutebi said to wild ululations from the […]

Fired Prison Warder Ampe Seeks Official Dismissal From Service

Weeks after he was publicly dismissed from the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), former Ngora Prisons warder Lawrence Ampe has called on the Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija to kick him out of the force officially to enable him move on with his life. Though a post on his X account on Tuesday, Ampe reminded […]

Only Licensed Blasters are Permitted to Discharge Fireworks – Police

The Uganda Police Spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke has revealed that Fireworks shall only be discharged by a licensed blaster representing an approved applicant as the country ushers in the New Year this evening. According to Kituuma, venues like hotels, entertainment centres and places of worship among others are supposed to ensure following the recently released […]

JUST IN! Sarah Bireete Arrested

The Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Sarah Bireete has been arrested by security operatives this afternoon over yet to be known reasons. The arrest of the renowned Civil society leader has been confirmed by the Uganda Police through it’s X account. “Kawala Rachael, The Uganda police force would like to confirm […]

State House Distances Museveni’s Convoy From Horrible Mpigi Traffic Jam

The State House has distanced President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy from the horrible traffic gridlock at Mpigi along the Kampala – Masaka highway, refuting online allegations that the heavy Jam was caused by the Presidents campaign activities in Mpigi. In the statement released on Tuesday afternoon, state house officials noted that while delays are regrettable, placing […]