Lukwago was subsequently transferred to Mulago, where he remains admitted. Lukwago did not appear for his scheduled court session on Tuesday because of his reported ill health. Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged the family of detained opposition politician and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago not to lose hope, assuring them that the […]
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with the leadership of Nation Media Group (NMG) at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe to discuss the ongoing closure of the company’s Ugandan media outlets. The meeting comes days […]
Former Deputy RPC for Katipola Metropolitan East, SSP Godfrey Ninsiima, has been promoted to serve as RPC Kigezi Region, while SSP Hilary Muzika leaves his position as Deputy RPC Sipi Region to become RPC North Kyoga Region while SSP Bernard Mugerwa moves from Mukono Division Police as commander to become RPC Savannah Region. The Inspector General of […]
The request comes at a time when the detention and prosecution of opposition figures have continued to attract widespread scrutiny from political actors, civil society organizations, and sections of the public. Gen. Salim Saleh has written to Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba requesting a comprehensive briefing on the detention and prosecution of opposition […]
Baryamureeba further argued that current political developments have created a perception that the Executive arm of government is under the command of the NRM chairman, while the military and Legislature are under the influence of the PLU chairman. Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor and former presidential candidate Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba has urged President Yoweri Museveni […]
The incident prompted concern from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), which said it had begun engaging the Ministry of ICT, the UCC, and the Chief of Defence Forces to seek clarification and encourage a peaceful resolution. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched consultations with government agencies to establish the circumstances surrounding the […]
The statement comes after security forces surrounded Nation Media Group’s headquarters in Namuwongo, Kampala, early Sunday morning, effectively taking NTV Uganda and Spark TV off air. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has expressed concern over the shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda outlets by security agencies, saying it is engaging government authorities to […]
In separate posts on X, Gen. Muhoozi dismissed the concept of an independent press, stating that he does not believe in media freedom and that the press should instead be guided by cadres of the revolution. NTV Uganda and Spark TV were taken off air on Sunday after security forces surrounded the offices of Nation […]
Tukamuhebwa explained that sexual intercourse between two consenting adults aged 18 years and above does not constitute a criminal offence, even where one of the parties is legally married. Mukono Police Clarify: Consensual Adultery Is Not a Criminal Offence Under Ugandan Law Men attending a community sensitisation meeting in Mukono Municipality expressed surprise after a […]
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, and authorities have not yet established the exact events leading to her death. A student at St. Thomas Vocational Secondary School in Rutoto Sub-county, Rubirizi District, has reportedly died by suspected suicide following allegations that she was subjected to severe punishment by a teacher. The deceased has […]