Ugandan TikToker Ken Mukalakasa is in police custody at Central Police Station Kampala after being arrested over allegations of unnatural offence against a minor dating back to 2018. The case, which sparked public outrage, was initially handled by Minister Balaam Barugahara before being referred to CID for investigation. Police in Kampala are investigating a serious … Read more
NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), currently in the United States, has firmly rejected negotiating with the Ugandan government for his safety or his party’s recognition, insisting he will return home only as a free citizen to continue the fight for democracy and human rights. National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as … Read more
Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court today granted NUP Nakawa Division Lord Councillor and Electoral Management Committee member Johnmary Ssebuwuufu cash bail of Shs500,000, with a condition to deposit his passport. Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to prominent National Unity Platform (NUP) official Johnmary Ssebuwuufu. The Nakawa Division Lord Councillor and member of the NUP … Read more
Heartbreak in eastern Uganda as five students from Iki-Iki Senior Secondary School died and several others were injured when their truck overturned on the Mbale–Tirinya Highway while heading to the USSSA football games in Budaka District. A deep sorrow has gripped Uganda’s school sports community after a devastating road accident claimed the lives of five … Read more
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba prays for swift peace in the Middle East, emphasizing mercy and declaring that “Iranians are God’s children too.” In a heartfelt tweet, he urges an end to the conflict and reflects on power without compassion. In a rare moment of reflection amid global tensions, Uganda’s Chief of … Read more
Mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo, 97, father of former Parliament Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, has died at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu—exactly four years after his son’s passing. Uganda is grieving once more as Mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo, the steadfast patriarch and father of the late Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, has breathed his last at the … Read more
Grief ripples through Uganda’s Special Forces Command and the nation after the untimely death of Herbert Kunda, a dedicated and highly skilled close protection officer for President Museveni. A profound sense of sorrow has swept across the Special Forces Command (SFC) and Uganda’s security apparatus following the abrupt passing of Herbert Kunda, a seasoned and … Read more
Uganda’s Parliament has passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, modernizing protections for artists, musicians, and creators by ensuring fair royalties, stronger anti-piracy measures, and alignment with global standards. In a major victory for the country’s vibrant creative sector, the Parliament of Uganda has today passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, … Read more
Gulu Grade One Magistrate’s Court has released law intern Gloria Grace Laker on Shs500,000 cash bail after charges under the Computer Misuse Act for allegedly sharing unauthorized court information linked to Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine). In a swift turnaround, the Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Gulu has granted bail to Gloria Grace Laker, a law … Read more
Uganda’s Constitutional Court has declared the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022 null and void due to Parliament’s failure to verify quorum during its 2022 passage, alongside unconstitutional restrictions on freedom of expression. In a significant boost to digital rights and constitutional governance in Uganda, the Constitutional Court has unanimously invalidated the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, … Read more
