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 …

A government critic was arrested and taken to the Central Police Station (CPS) on Tuesday. The individual, known on social media as Comrade Makana Kennedy, was reportedly detained while demanding public access to the High Court. The arrest occurred as veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was being brought to court for a hearing on his long-pending bail application, which …

The Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs has officially confirmed the arrest of a Catholic priest, stating he is under investigation for actions against the state. In a press statement dated 14 December 2025, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Department of Defence Public Information announced that Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira of the Masaka Diocese is in lawful custody. …

The Catholic community and the wider public are amplifying calls for the immediate release of Fr. Ssekabira Deus Dadit, a priest of the Diocese of Masaka who was forcibly taken by armed men earlier this month. In a late-night statement issued from Our Lady of Sorrows Cathedral in Kitovu, the Bishop of Masaka, Rt. Rev. Severus Jumba, expressed profound distress over the kidnapping, …

Fear and anxiety have spread through Masaka City and the local Catholic community following the disappearance of Rev. Fr. Deus Ssekabira, deputy parish priest of Bumanji Parish in Kalangala District. Fr. Ssekabira was reportedly abducted about two weeks ago by unidentified individuals at Katwe Trading Centre in Kimaanya Kabonera Division, Masaka City. According to eyewitness accounts, the armed group arrived …

  Kampala, Uganda – The fourth edition of the prestigious Royal Gospel Music Awards (RGMA) culminated in a spectacular celebration of gospel talent, with DJ Giovani emerging as one of the night’s biggest winners. The celebrated disc jockey and artist secured a remarkable hat-trick of awards at the ceremony held at the Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala on Friday, December …

In a vibrant fusion of Afro-soul and heartfelt lyricism, Ugandan-Canadian artists Dre Cali and Revboy have returned with their latest collaborative single, “Don’t You Worry.” Released on November 22, 2025, the track is a warm, reassuring love letter set to an infectious beat, solidifying their unique sound and their mission to connect cultures through music. Produced by the talented DNY …

Uganda and Canada-based microphone sensation Male Deogratius, popularly known as Tintah, is set to take center stage at this year’s African Descent Arts and Culture Exhibition happening from 29th November to 1st December 2025 in Toronto, Canada. The highly anticipated event—organized under the theme “Roots and Renaissance”—will spotlight some of Uganda’s finest musical exports. Sharing the headline spotlight with Tintah …

Uganda continues to rank among the most dangerous places for opposition leaders and their supporters. In a political environment marked by intimidation, police hostility, and systemic persecution of dissenting voices, the struggle for democratic space grows more difficult each year. Even amidst fear and state-sponsored brutality, the people of Mukono demonstrated remarkable courage. At Kasawo in Nakifuma, hundreds defied intimidation …

The day’s political activities in Nebbi District concluded with an energetic appearance by National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, who urged residents to support his party in the upcoming elections. Addressing a large crowd, Kyagulanyi emphasized the significance of voting for the umbrella symbol—NUP’s official emblem—describing it as central to what he called “the …