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Ugandan authorities on Friday charged prominent human rights lawyer Sarah Bireete with unlawful obtaining or disclosure of personal data, according to a charge sheet filed at Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court in Kampala. Bireete, the executive director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, was charged under Sections 35 (1) and (2) of Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act. According to the …

By Alexander LuyimaThe Hoima Post | Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law I write not as a distant observer, but as a Ugandan trained in the law—trained enough to recognise the moment when law stops being a shield and begins to function as an instrument of quiet destruction. I write as someone who still believes, perhaps defiantly, that the …

Kampala — In the face of mounting restrictions on civic freedoms in Uganda, a new Know Your Laws campaign is helping citizens better understand their legal rights and the real-world effects of controversial legislation, organisers and civil society advocates say. The initiative was launched against a backdrop of shrinking civic space in the country, where activists, rights defenders and ordinary …

Kampala — A civic education initiative known as Know Your Laws is transforming public conversation around some of Uganda’s most controversial legislation by translating complex legal texts into clear, accessible information for ordinary citizens, campaign organisers say. The campaign was launched at a time of increasing restrictions on civic space, following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act and the Computer …

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 …

RAKAI/KYOTERA – National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has outlined his vision for a transformed Uganda, emphasizing national unity, empathy, and collective economic advancement. His remarks came during a series of political engagements in the districts of Rakai and Kyotera over the weekend. Addressing enthusiastic crowds, Bobi Wine painted a picture of a future nation …

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 …

 The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Sarah Bireete, the prominent civil society leader and Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG). Bireete is currently detained at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Kampala and is expected to be arraigned in court shortly, according to official statements. While police authorities have not yet detailed the specific …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima PostIn Uganda today, waving the national flag can result in arrest, while blocking a major highway for a ruling party campaign attracts state protection. This is not contradiction by chance. It is the outcome of a deliberate political strategy that has turned patriotism into a tool of control and dissent into a punishable offense.As …

In a compelling video interview, the highly respected Ugandan cleric Rev. Eddie Jjumba, Senior Pastor of Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church in Markham, Ontario, Canada, has issued a strong call to end political violence and human rights violations in Uganda ahead of the upcoming elections. Rev. Jjumba sat down with journalist Male Deogratius, popularly known as Tintah, for an in-depth conversation …