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By Ronald KasiryeFor decades, this structure stood quietly in the heart of Kampala, abandoned, stripped of purpose, and forgotten by those who once promised it life. Originally meant to be a hospital and a research institute, it should have been a center for healing, innovation, and national progress. Instead, it became a monument to neglect, vandalized, unsafe, and reduced to …

KAMPALA — Uganda’s government suspended seven prominent human rights organizations six days before the January 15 presidential election, escalating a systematic crackdown on civil society amid heightened political tensions. The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations revoked the operating permits of the groups on January 9, citing vaguely worded allegations that their activities were “prejudicial to the security and laws of …

Seven human rights groups were ordered shut ahead of Ugandan elections Anthony Masake, executive director of Chapter Four Uganda. (Photo courtesy of X / Twitter) Chapter Four Uganda—a respected, non-partisan human rights organization known for defending marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ people—has been ordered to cease operations by the Ugandan government, along with six other human rights organizations. Uganda’s National Bureau …

Kampala– The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced that internet services have been fully restored across. Social media platforms In their statement released on Monday morning, these have noted that the restoration has followed a successful completion of the necessary technical and security assessments. “Members of the public can now access the internet and all online services without the previously imposed …

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Uganda has been certified as a Top Employer Africa 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), marking the second consecutive year the financial services firm has attained the continental recognition following successful recertification across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Mozambique. The certification places Britam among a select group of organisations recognised for consistent people …

Kampala– The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) Uganda has announced the closure of its Physical Situation Rooms that were established to monitor, prevent, and respond to election-related tensions across the country. Eminent woman, Mrs Elizabeth Lwanga. In a statement issued today, WSR Uganda commended citizens, electoral authorities, security institutions, political actors, youth, civil society organisations, and the media for the cooperation …

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Unity Platform (NUP) has secured decisive parliamentary victories across several key constituencies in Central Uganda, as early official results from the 2026 general elections confirm a powerful surge for the leading opposition party. Results announced by the Electoral Commission on Saturday show NUP candidates winning parliamentary seats in several strategic divisions within Kampala and the …

WESTERN UGANDA — As Uganda’s 2026 general elections draw near, several districts in the western region have descended into violence and controversy, with reports of attacks on candidates, assaults on journalists, and the arrest of election officials and supporters for alleged electoral offenses. Isingiro District – Bukanga North:The race in Bukanga North has turned volatile, marked by a fierce contest …