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By Alexander LuyimaApril 9, 2026 The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly criticized remarks made by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni regarding the disputed Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, describing them as unconstitutional and a direct intrusion into Uganda’s electoral and judicial processes.In a statement released on April 9, the ULS raised concern over comments made during the National Resistance …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has issued a strong condemnation following the alleged abduction of journalist Mukose Arnold Anthony, describing the incident as a grave violation of press freedom and human rights in Uganda. In an official press statement released on Sunday, UJA revealed that it had received credible information indicating that Mukose, a journalist attached to DigiTalk Media, was …

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has condemned the unauthorized demolition for part of St. Balikudembe Market popularly known as Owino Market. In a statement released by KCCA, they allege that individuals who engaged in this illegal demolition arrived around 10:00 p.m. on March 7, 2026. That these demolished a structure along the Nakivubo Channel boundary on Sebana Road without a …

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, …

The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has condemned the continued violence and widespread killings of civilians in the ongoing war in the Middle East, describing the acts as inhuman and unacceptable, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Mufti Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje addressing the gathering. Dr. Mubaje expressed concern over the loss of innocent lives, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In a powerful and emotional statement on Monday, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, accused President Yoweri Museveni of weaponizing Uganda’s judiciary to crush political dissent and cling to power. Byanyima’s condemnation followed a Kampala court’s decision to deny bail to Dr. Besigye for a fourth time since his arrest over a …

Kampala— Prof. Fredrick Sempebwa, the Senior Counsel Bar of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a strong statement reaffirming the Society’s statutory mandate and non-partisan role, amid growing debate over its involvement in matters related to Uganda’s electoral processes. Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa(Courtesy photo) In a statement dated  Monday 22nd December, signed by Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa, Chairperson of the Senior …