Mufumbiro told authorities that he received news of the death of his wife, Edith Katende, who had been battling cancer for a long time. He added that in her final days, she expressed a wish for him to be by her side and to lay her to rest. Former Minister Nandutu Convicted Over Karamoja Iron […]
Critics also warn that castration—whether chemical or surgical—raises ethical and legal questions, including concerns about cruel or inhumane treatment and the potential for misuse within the justice system. Human rights organizations in Malawi have raised alarm over a government proposal to introduce castration as a punishment for sexual offenders, warning that the measure could violate […]
Instead, in a dramatic twist that stunned residents of Mukono, Namara was arrested last month and added to a separate charge sheet accusing a group of youths of damaging property belonging to Major Wanyama on Mbeya Island. Two Bodaboda Riders Held Over Alleged Aggravated Defilement of Schoolgirls When Fredrick Namara Karuhanga was left for dead […]
According to court documents and testimonies from Mbeya Island residents, he was attacked and beaten nearly to death by individuals allegedly associated with Wanyama’s camp. For days, Fredrick Namara Karuhanga lay unconscious after a brutal assault that nearly claimed his life in March 2023. Severely beaten, abandoned along the lakeshores of Mbeya Island in Mukono […]
The postponed mass formed part of a week of prayer activities declared by the PFF to mark the anniversary of Besigye’s sustained detention and to amplify calls for adherence to the rule of law, respect for human rights, and peaceful political dialogue. What was meant to be a solemn afternoon of prayer at Rubaga Cathedral […]
Bukenya was laid to rest in Kinoni, Lwengo District, on Tuesday, as grief and anger continued to ripple through the community. Fresh controversy has emerged in the death of Martin Bukenya, the 18-year-old student who was allegedly beaten to death by his girlfriend’s father on Valentine’s Day, after his mother denied claims that she had […]
According to Byanyima, Besigye is being held in solitary confinement—cut off from other inmates, barred from communal prayers, church services, and even simple recreational activities. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the quiet compound in Kasangati as journalists gathered outside the home of Winnie Byanyima. The mood was heavy, the air thick with […]
Among the refugees is a family of an 80-year-old Tedros Kahsai, an Eritrean who acknowledged the peace and love granted to the refugees in Uganda. International journalism scholars, journalists and journalism students have praised Uganda’s refugee policy, citing its generosity and openness. The country’s approach grants refugees complete freedom of movement and the right to […]
The police have designated special registers to capture medical data, which will be shared among institutions in the criminal justice system. The Uganda Police Force is set to implement a new procedure to screen suspects for HIV, TB, and Malaria before they are detained in police cells. The initiative, funded by the Global Fund, aims to […]
He was responding to a contribution by lawyer Katana who noted that it is absurd to minimize what happened at the NUP leader’s home when soldiers allegedly broke doors and forcefully entered, and meted out all sorts of embarrassing activities to Barbie Kyagulanyi, Bobi Wine’s wife. Gen. Muhoozi’s Hard-hitting Tweets: PLU SG Challenges Minister Baryomunsi […]