Tag: Prison

Museveni Pledges Uganda’s Support as DRC Battles Ebola Outbreak

To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.

NUP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS, KYAGULANYI PROMISES TO COME BACK HOME SOON

National News

“We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.

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Chris Obore, Six Others Remanded Over Alleged UGX 31.8...

The prosecution further alleged that between January 2023 and April 2026, Obore, and his accomplices jointly processed, approved and received over UGX 10. 893 billion, knowing at the time of processing and receipt the funds were proceeds of crime. The allegation forms part of the money laundering charges before the court.

Politics

NUP’s Released Political Prisoners Seek Support to Fight for...

Some of the released NUP political prisoners have asked fellow party supporters to continue fighting for jailed comrades. While speaking...

Crime

Court Lessens Verdict on 16 NUP Political Prisoners

In a statement dated October 22, 2024, the President of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac Ssemakadde, denounced the militarization of the judicial system.

Politics

Welcome and Embrace Released Political Prisoners—Kyagulanyi to Supporters

The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, committed to engaging the government to have all the political prisoners released, and last week, 18 of them, including Olivia Lutaaya, pleaded guilty and are yet to serve a light sentence of four months and then after will be released after spending over four years in prison.

Entertainment

Designer Madoi Prepared to Recover from Days Wasted in...

Rasmas is a Rastaman’s celebration of jubilation in combination with civilization and modernization. It is liberation and a revolution for the young generation to acquire education with positive and vibrant inspirations in society, with the dress code being freedom colors.

Crime

Uganda Gov’t to Imprison, Fine Offenders as Crack Down...

The government cannot compensate encroachers, as this would not only invite more encroachments but also be a tacit approval of illegality.

Opinion

SOUTH AFRICA ELECTIONS: What Lessons Can Uganda Learn?

Uganda has a lot to learn from the elections and political landscape in South Africa. The NRM has been in power for a long time, but support and winning percentages have gradually dwindled.

Crime