Police in Matugga are investigating a shocking murder that happened in the early hours of May 8, 2025, in Kito Cell. The victim, Bisobolwa Isa, a 45-year-old traditional healer, was stabbed to death after a fight with a younger man he had been staying with. The suspect, Mutyaba Richard, aged 18, is believed to have…
November 13, 2024 — In a moving display of tradition and heritage, the royal clan of Obwa Zibondo Bwa Bulamogi gathered to introduce Waako Julius Nkonte as the heir to the late David Wilson Waako Wambuzi in a ceremony filled with ritual and cultural symbolism. This event served not only as a final farewell to…
By Teddy Namayanja For over two decades, the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) has been at the forefront of the campaign to abolish the death penalty in Uganda. Through relentless advocacy, strategic partnerships, and unwavering commitment, FHRI has made significant strides towards achieving its goal. Early Years (2001-2010) FHRI’s campaign against the death…
By Teddy Namayanja Former KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Deputy Director Eng. David Luyimbazi, and ex-Director of Public Health Daniel Okello are spending the night in police custody, facing investigation and potential charges related to the devastating Kiteezi landfill collapse that claimed 32 lives and injured many others on August 11. The trio’s detention…
By Teddy Namayanja As Uganda prepares for the highly anticipated 2026 general elections, the electoral landscape is abuzz with activity. Political parties are intensifying their internal preparations, to ensure effective selection of candidates who will vie for top seats. The Electoral Commission is also working tirelessly to prevent past errors, implement electoral reforms and…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has waived fee charges for non-tourist travelers using the Murchison Falls National Park as a transit route. This decision comes after the closure of Karuma Bridge, which is undergoing rehabilitation, led many to use the park as an alternative passage to and from Northern Uganda. In a directive issued yesterday, Museveni…
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released the main results of the 2024 National Census this morning at Serena hotel in Kampala, revealing that Uganda’s population has grown significantly to 45.9 million, up from 34.6 million in 2014. This growth of 11.3 million people over the last decade reflects several demographic shifts and presents…
By Teddy Namayanja Isaac Semakadde’s recent election as President of the Uganda Law Society has ignited hope for transformative change in the country’s legal landscape. As a legal troubadour, Semakadde’s victory is expected to herald a new era of law reforms, adherence to human rights standards, and a strengthened rule of law. Human rights defenders…
By Teddy Namayanja The Uganda Bureau of Statistics is all set to release the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) 2024 results tomorrow, as confirmed by Didacus Okoth, UBOS Public Relations Officer. This highly anticipated release follows the successful conduct of Uganda’s 6th post-independence digital census, which involved 135,230 field staff collecting data using electronic…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has referred an application by Busiki County MP Paul Akamba to dismiss corruption charges against him to the Constitutional Court for further interpretation. Akamba, along with two other MPs, is facing corruption charges but argued that his human rights were violated, leading him to seek dismissal of the case. On…
