In Uganda, the fight to abolish the death penalty has become a central issue for human rights activists and organizations. At the forefront of this campaign is the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI), which has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the death penalty’s severe impact on human rights. The organization has been pushing…
In a dramatic development within Uganda’s police force, Commissioner of Police in charge of Human Resources, Elidad Mugume, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID). He is set to appear within hours before the Anti-Corruption Court, facing allegations of involvement in ghost police officers—fake personnel listed on the police payroll. Mugume, who oversees…
Two top officials from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) are set to face trial over accusations of illegally recruiting unqualified staff. Former MUBS Principal Professor Waswa Balunywa and former Acting Human Resource Director Namaganda Jacqueline are charged with abuse of office and neglect of duty in connection with three controversial staff appointments made in 2023….
