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How Uganda’s Regime Turns Patriotism Into a Weapon » The Hoima Post –

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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 …

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Breaking: Activist Sarah Bireete Arrested

Breaking Activist Sarah Bireete Arrested

In a statement posted on social media, the Uganda Police Force confirmed that Bireete, the director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, was in police custody and would be produced before court “in due course.”Earlier, Bireete said in a post on X that her home in Kampala had been surrounded by security forces, writing: “My house is under siege by …

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After the grim revelations of 2025, what next?

Donald Trump on the campaign trail in 2016 (David Becker photo courtesy of Reuters)

The lessons of 2025 should shape LGBTQ rights strategies for 2026 and beyond “When the United States suddenly withdrew from its role as a leader in global LGBTQ+ advocacy, it left a huge void.” (David Becker photo courtesy of Reuters) COMMENTARY In this commentary, Fabrice Houdart, the  executive director of the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors, discusses what LGBTQ rights …

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Police Confirms Sarah Bireete ‘s Arrest

Police Confirms Sarah Bireete ‘s Arrest

Kampala-Uganda Police has confirmed the arrest of Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) , Civil Society organizations boss Dr. Sarah Bireete. Sarah Bireete (Courtesy photo) “The uganda police force would like to confirm the arrest of Sarah Bireete director for center for constitutional governance. She is in police custody. She will be arraigned before court in due course.” Reads Police statement …

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STOP ENGAGING IN PARTISAN POLITICS-NRM DEPUTY TREASURER WARNS RDCS

STOP ENGAGING IN PARTISAN POLITICS NRM DEPUTY TREASURER WARNS RDCS

Post Views: 3 BY AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KABALEwww.mknewslink.com— The Deputy Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Jackline Kyatuheire, has cautioned the Office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) against engaging in partisan politics. Kyatuheire made the remarks during a press conference at Cephas Inn Hotel in Kabale Municipality today. She emphasized that the RDC’s role is to represent the …

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8 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN MASINDI OVER MURDERS

8 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN MASINDI OVER MURDERS

Post Views: 20 By Andama Mosesin Masindiwww.mknewslink.com—- Police in Masindi have 8 suspects in their custody in connection with different murder cases. This was revealed by assistant commissioner of police Damlie Nachuha Regional police commander Albertine north in her office on Tuesday morning. Nachuha identified one of the cases as for the two children who disappeared on 25th of …

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BLAME ME NOT! State House Dismisses Claims Linking Kampala–Masaka Traffic Gridlock to M7 Convoy

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Kampala, Tuesday — State House has dismissed claims attributing the severe traffic gridlock along the Kampala–Masaka highway to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s convoy, describing the assertions as false and misleading. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Presidential Press Unit said while delays experienced by motorists were regrettable, it was inaccurate to blame the congestion on the President’s movements. …

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Besigye Declines to take Plea

Besigye Declines to take Plea

Kampala– The lawyers representing Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye, his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale and a UPDF soldier Capt. Denis Olaa Oyar have objected the order from the court to have the accused persons take plea on charges of treason. Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale in court. (Courtesy photo) On Tuesday morning, High court judge Emmanuel Baguma instructed …

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Museveni Commissions Victoria Sugar Limited Factory In Luwero , Hails Proprietors for supporting national development

4-M7 and Maama officially Inaugurates Victoria Sugar Limited Luwero Factory on 30th December 2025

His Excellency, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential Candidate for the 2026 general elections, today commissioned the Victoria Sugar Limited Factory in Luwero District. The President was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataha Museveni. While addressing leaders, workers, and residents, President Museveni …

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Uganda urged to repeal anti-gay law to combat HIV

Uganda urged to repeal anti gay law to combat HIV

Anti-LGBT law has made it harder for queer Ugandas to access health services Patient visits an HIV clinic in rural Uganda. (Photo courtesy of UNICEF) Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) has urged the Ugandan authorities to repeal the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) 2023, if it is serious about protecting the gains Uganda has made in preventing and ending HIV/AIDS …

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