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KAMPALA — Dr. Kizza Besigye, Uganda’s veteran opposition figure, has now spent 432 consecutive days in detention without conviction, as concerns mount over his deteriorating health and the prolonged pretrial confinement that rights advocates say violates fundamental due process protections. Besigye was seized in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16, 2024, in what the Commonwealth Secretary-General later described as an “extraterritorial …

KAMPALA — Uganda’s newly appointed Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, was sworn into office on January 24, 2026, at President Yoweri Museveni’s private country farm in Kisozi, Gomba District—a venue choice that has drawn sharp criticism from legal experts and civil society who warn it undermines the constitutional principle of separation of powers. The ceremony, typically held at the Supreme …

KAMPALA — Uganda’s government suspended seven prominent human rights organizations six days before the January 15 presidential election, escalating a systematic crackdown on civil society amid heightened political tensions. The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations revoked the operating permits of the groups on January 9, citing vaguely worded allegations that their activities were “prejudicial to the security and laws of …

NUP Leader  Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has said that he is still being hunted by Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of President Museveni, to harm him. Since the 16th of this month, Kyagulanyi and the CDF have been exchanging words via X, with Muhoozi issuing threats to castrate Kyagulanyi, whom he accuses  …

Male Deogratius 3 seconds ago Latest, National 0 Views Uganda’s veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye remains in a fragile condition despite showing slight improvement, according to his wife Winnie Byanyima, who visited him at Luzira Maximum Security Prison last Friday. In a statement posted on X, Byanyima said Besigye …

Male Deogratius 3 seconds ago Human Rights 0 Views The revelation sparked concern among Members of Parliament, led by Reuben Arinaitwe (Isingiro West), who questioned the fate of the children, especially in cases where relatives are unwilling or unable to take responsibility for them. The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has …

The cracks inside Standard Chartered Bank are no longer whispers — they are now headline news. As the British banking giant retreats from struggling markets, its top executives are heading for the exit and its once-proud retail empire in Uganda has collapsed into a fire sale. In the latest bombshell, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya CEO Kariuki Ngari has announced he …

Survey reveals a young, highly educated talent pool that is systematically shut out of job opportunities. First-of-its-kind data reveal an multitude of Nigerian LGBTQ+ job seekers who are young, highly educated, and systematically excluded from employment. With up to 94 percent of highly educated queer professionals preparing to emigrate, discrimination could cost Nigeria up to $31 billion in GDP over …

Uganda is sitting on a gold rush worth billions — but for most citizens, the shine stops at the headlines. Gold exports have exploded over the past decade, rebounding strongly after a brief slump in 2022/23 caused by a tax dispute that temporarily halted exports. By 2025, Uganda’s gold earnings had surged to an estimated $5.2 billion (Shs 18.8 trillion), …

Destination Uganda has won the “Best in Show – Africa” award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show at the Javits Convention Center, North America’s largest consumer travel exhibition. This achievement was the result of a collective effort spearheaded by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C., …