Kampala– The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has condemned what it describes as a violent attack on Siraje Kiberu, a cameraperson attached to NBS Television, allegedly carried out by enforcement officers from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in downtown Kampala. NBS Journalist Kiberu Sirajje According to the statement issued by UJA on Wednesday, the incident occurred on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, …
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Assault Survivor Seeks ODPP Intervention Over Fabricated Charges » The Hoima Post –
When Fredrick Namara Karuhanga was left for dead along the shores of Mbeya Island in Mukono District in 2023, few imagined that his fight for survival would one day turn into a fight against the very justice system he had sought protection from. Namara, who was brutally assaulted by a gang allegedly commanded by Major Mark Wanyama, survived only after …
Read More »UJA Condemns Assault on BBS Journalist Covering Kyagulanyi’s Rallies » The Hoima Post –
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the acts of torture and violence meted out against BBS TV journalist Ivan Mbadhi by Uganda security personnel attached to the Joint Anti-Terrorism (JAT) unit on Monday, 5th January, while he was lawfully executing his professional duties in Kween District, Sebei Sub-region. BBS journalist Mbadi being assaulted by security …
Read More »UJA Condemns Assault on BBS Journalist Covering Kyagulanyi’s Rallies
Kampala– The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the acts of torture and violence meted out against BBS TV journalist Ivan Mbadhi by Uganda security personnel attached to the Joint Anti-Terrorism (JAT) unit on Monday, 5th January, while he was lawfully executing his professional duties in Kween District, Sebei Sub-region. BBS journalist Mbadi being assaulted by security …
Read More »Makerere University Suspends Student for Assault in Anti-Gay Clash at Mitchell Hall » The Hoima Post –
Brian Murungi, a Bachelor of Social Work student at Makerere University, has been suspended for allegedly assaulting a fellow student and destroying property during violent clashes at Mitchell Hall, following unrest tied to anti-gay sentiments among residents. In a letter dated October 24, 2025, signed by Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Murungi was suspended with immediate effect to allow investigations …
Read More »ASP Nsiima of Kyanja Assault Case Faces Dismissal from Police
NAGURU-Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima Barigye, who is on remand for charges of assaulting a Supermarket Attendant at Shell Kyanja is also pending dismissal from Uganda Police Force. ASP Clive Nsiima Barigye in City Hall Court on Monday (Courtesy photo) According to the Police Statement released on Monday evening after his appearance before City Hall Magistrates Court, Nsiima …
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