Women engaged in the fishing business in the districts of Mukono, Wakiso and Kalangala have predicted a total breakdown of homes, rooted in vices like starvation, failure to provide education to children, biting poverty and an upsurge in related gender based domestic violence. The women from the three districts noted that as their counterparts worldwide […]
Government has distanced itself from the violence that has been witnessed during the recent campaigns for the Kawempe North by-elections saying the actions of individuals britalising citizens aren’t state sanctioned and proposed to have the perpetrators held liable for their actions. Right from the day National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer, Erias Luyimbaazo Nalukoola was […]
The second day for the Kawempe North by-election campaign rounds for the National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary candidate, Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola, turned bitter for Mukono North MP, Abdallah Kiwanuka Mulimamayuuni, when he was confronted by armed men travelling in the notorious Drone minibus, bundled inside and driven away. Kiwanuka who was travelling with his other […]
Psychosocial disabilities are common in Uganda and thousands of people struggle with mental health challenges without special attention to it, causing stigma, exclusion, and suffering. To curb this, three districts including Jinja, Mukono, and Buikwe, have joined forces to improve support for affected individuals. Leaders from these districts met at Contra Hotel in Njeru, Buikwe […]
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) on Wednesday condemned the violent attack on Top TV journalist, Miracle Ibrah by security operatives. The incident occurred while Ibrah was covering the nomination of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Kawempe Mbogo. According to […]
The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has visited his detained supporter, Yasin ‘Machete’ Ssekitoleko, at Luzira Prison, raising alarm over his deteriorating health. Machete, who has reportedly been held incommunicado for four years, was transferred from Kitalya to Luzira Murchison Bay Prison after refusing to eat for seven days in protest against […]
Kawempe North National Unity Platform’s (NUP) candidate, Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola has been brutally beaten, undressed and abducted few minutes after his nomination. Nalukoola has been abducted by security personnel who were moving in drones and driven him to unidentified destination. Nalukoola is vying with a number of other candidates in a by-election intended to fill […]
Court Issues Warrant of Arrest For ULS Boss Isaac Ssemakadde The Human Rights Tribunal sitting in Soroti has awarded sh60m to Phylis Chepkwemoi, a widow to Gilbert Cherotwo who was tortured to death by the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers in 2004. Chepkwemoi, a resident of Kapsiywo village, Chapkwasta sub-county in Bukwo district, ran […]
Regarding the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s declaration made on Sunday February 23, 2025, anyone putting on a National Unity Platform (NUP) uniform does it at his or her own risk. Gen. Muhoozi said anyone found wearing NUP clothing is going to be killed. This week has seen numerous reports of military […]
The National Unity Platform (NUP) Chief Mobilizer, Fred Nyanzi, who was allegedly abducted at the start of this week, has spoken out about the harrowing experience he endured while in captivity. Nyanzi says the five days he spent in detention were filled with intense suffering, including severe beatings on his feet, back, and chest, which, […]