Tag Archives: Civil

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 …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has publicly condemned the recent arrest of prominent civil society leader Dr. Sarah Bireete, framing it as part of a systematic campaign of state repression against critics ahead of Uganda’s election cycles. In a statement posted on his social media platforms, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president alleged a recurring pattern …

BY VENENSCIAS KIIZA The war against corruption in Uganda is entering its most dramatic and unsettling phase yet — and this time, it is no longer confined to offices, ministries or bank vaults. Highly placed intelligence sources have revealed to RedPepper that security and anti-corruption agencies are preparing to launch impromptu raids on the homes of civil servants suspected of …

The Mbale Court has convicted two senior Manafwa District officials, Principal Human REsource Officer  (PHRO) Betty Namono and Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Michael Bichacha, over a Shs1.6 billion fraud case involving Duckhill Microfinance Limited in Mbale. Court documents reveal that the two accused obtained the money through false pretences, using forged contracts, documents, and security instruments, including land titles, to …