Author: Ali Ruralire

Kampala, Uganda – 8 victims namely; Bob Barigye, Alphonse Nkurunziza, Vicent Lubega Nsamba, Gerald Wenani, David Musiri, Sanya Ivan Elivis, Debbo Sean Tevin and Ssekandi Eric. of police brutality have taken legal action against the Government of Uganda and 10 police officers for violating their human rights. These claim numerous illegal arrests, detentions and others. The 8 are part of over 192 human rights defenders including youth, students, civil society groups, oil affected communities, and others involved in campaigns with efforts to promote human and environmental rights who have continued to suffer various violations. The campaigns are aimed at fighting against…

Police have revealed that during the week of July 7 -13, 2024, 81 people died and 301 sustained injuries. Among the dead were 35 motorcyclists, 28 pedestrians, 13 passengers on motor cycles, 03 pedal cyclists, 01 Driver & 01 other. Crashes on motor cycles, both riders and passengers accounted for 59% of the total death followed by pedestrians who contributed to 35%. Police attributed the major causes of the road crashes to careless overtaking, contributing 31% of the total crashes, followed by speeding with 19% of the total crashes.

The Uganda Police have warned the general public against taking part in the July 23 March to Parliament protests. For weeks, there have been mobilization efforts on social media calling for people to march to parliament. The organizers have circulated placards urging people to gather on all Kampala streets on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to show their dissatisfaction with how affairs are being run at the National legislature. However, Police says the time of commencement and organizational details are unclear, adding, “Given the lack of transparency and potential for disorder, the police strongly warn against proceeding with this match.” “Uganda…

Spain found the crucial winning goal in the 86th minute of the Euro 2024 final to deny England and clinch another major trophy. Nico Williams opened the scoring with a wonderfully clinical finish in the 47th minute, only for England substitute Cole Palmer to equaliser in thrilling fashion in the 73rd. But Mikel Oyarzabal pounced with four minutes remaining as Spain left Berlin with a fourth Euros. Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal came off the bench to fire Spain to a record fourth European Championship victory with a merited 2-1 Euro 2024 final win over a battling but limited England side in…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda has revealed that the EAC held a successful Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) National Coordinators’ Virtual Meeting on July 10, 2024. This significant meeting, convened by Ms. Clementine Mukeka the National Coordinator and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, demonstrated the commitment of the NCIPs member states to regional infrastructural development and cooperation. The meeting, chaired by Ms. Clementine Mukeka, brought together key representatives from the NCIPs member states, including Dr Alice Yalla, Secretary for East African Community Integration representing Mr. Abdi Dubat…

President William Ruto has dissolved his Cabinet, sending home all Cabinet Secretaries and the attorney general. The decision does not affect Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. “I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all cabinet secretaries and attorney general of the Cabinet of Kenya except the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs,” Ruto said. The decision follows massive protrests over the Finance Bill ans high cost of living in Kenya.

Ugandan court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to six years in prison for insulting the president and the first family through his video posted on TikTok. Edward Awebwa was charged with hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni and son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the head of the military. The court also heard that Awebwa had shared abusive information – saying there would be an increase in taxes under President Museveni. He had pleaded guilty and asked for forgiveness. The presiding magistrate said that while he had pleaded for mercy, he…

In a dramatic turn of events, the third witness in the ongoing trial of the alleged murder of Kampala businessman Henry Katanga on Wednesday July 10, contradicted his statements. Under heavy cross-examination by defence lawyer MacDosman Kabega, Mr. Owang Peter, a police officer attached to Bugolobi Police Station, changed his statements in court. Lead prosecutor Samali Wakooli, had called Owang to testify against Molly Katanga, accused of murdering her husband, Henry Katanga. Molly Katanga, who the defence team insist was a victim of the incident that led to the death of her husband on the fateful day of November 2,…

Police in Kabalagala have arrested two suspects on allegations of murdering an Eritrean national. The deceased was identified as Hannibal Tewelde aged 30yrs, an Eritrean National, a Refugee, a resident of Lukuli zone Lukuli parish Makindye Division. The suspects who are currently detained at Kabalagala Police station are; Siem Fustem, an Eritrean National, a Refugee, a resident of Lukuli zone Lukuli parish Makindye Division and Henok Foto, an Eritrean National, a Refugee and a resident of the same area. It’s alleged that in the night of 07/072024 at unknown time, the deceased and the suspects were at My Place Bar…

Vincent Asiimwe and Emmanuel Lwanga registered the biggest scores of the day in the pairs, a 4 and 3 (by four holes with three to go) victor over William Esuma and Anne Abeja during the Stanbic Entebbe Match Play quarter-finals at Entebbe Golf Club last weekend. The event that started in March has now entered the final stage after this weekend action with only four teams left the main competition. Asiimwe says he drove and putted well, got to the greens early, and had a good partner who complemented him. “The first nine was a bit tricky and my partner…