Hundreds of locals from Ntinda and its environs on Saturday thronged Unicaf University Uganda offices to receive free medical services during a medical camp organized by the university and its partners.During the free medical camp organized by the university together with AAR healthcare Ntinda branch, Break Free Mental Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre and Prime Care Dental Clinic among others, members of the public were able to get HIV testing and counselling services, blood sugar testing, dental checkup, urinalysis tests, mental health checks and counselling among others.“We decided to organize this medical camp to provide services nearer the people and free of charge,” said Moses Turyagumanawe, the Marketing Manager at Unicaf University UgandaTuryagumanawe added that the health camp provided an opportunity for those who have long wanted to visit hospitals but were constrained by finances.“We’ve seen people that have for long been thinking of visiting the hospital but are not been able in terms of money. We’ve seen these people come here to access some of these free services, which would rather be very expensive and they ignore them, not because they don’t want but because they can’t afford.”Dr. Samuel kakwenzire, the Ntinda AAR Healthcare manager said they decided to partner with Unicaf University to extend expensive healthcare services to the community for free.“Services are usually very costly for people .So it is usually very good when there is an activity that involves the community to bring the vital services next to the people,” Kakwenzire said.Kakwenzire noted that they didn’t only provide people treatment, but also to availed them with the vital information about health and prevention.“People don’t go to hospitals for checkup because sometimes it is not that they don’t want but they have limitations like finances but also because of not having very much information about your particular services. When you go to their communities and activate and tell them what you are offering, that way, you are bringing information to the people. The decisions people make depend on the information that they access.”“We are not only here giving medicine and testing people but we are also giving information about health and prevention, because prevention is the best approach of managing life.” https://www.ugbulletin.co.ug/unicaf-universitys-free-medical-camp-draws-hundreds/
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Ugandan Citizen Abducted, Held in Secret Detention for Three Months, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
A disturbing new case of unlawful detention has surfaced, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Uganda. A Ugandan citizen was reportedly abducted and held in a secret facility, known as a “safe house,” for three months, only to be released without charge or explanation. This incident, reported by NTV Uganda, has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed calls for accountability regarding human rights abuses in the country.
While the details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, reports indicate that the individual was taken without due process and held incommunicado—an action that has long been condemned by human rights organizations. The victim’s release, with no charges filed and no clear justification, has angered activists and citizens, who view this as yet another case of egregious abuse of power by the state.
“This is a recurring pattern,” said one human rights activist. “Abductions, secret detentions, and unexplained releases have become all too common in Uganda. These acts violate fundamental human rights and erode public trust in the justice system.”
The use of “safe houses,” unregistered detention facilities reportedly operated by security forces, has been a focal point in numerous allegations of torture and illegal imprisonment. Despite repeated calls from both local and international organizations for their closure and accountability for those involved, little action has been taken to address these violations.
This case underscores the urgent need for reform within Uganda’s security apparatus and greater accountability for human rights abuses. Observers hope that drawing attention to these injustices will spur concrete action to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the protection of basic human rights.
As frustration mounts, calls for both domestic and international pressure to hold the government accountable for such crimes grow louder. “One day, there must be accountability for all these crimes against our people,” stated one social media user, reflecting the sentiments of many Ugandans.
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has accused Ugandan security forces of using excessive force to disrupt a planned NUP gathering. The allegations were detailed in a statement shared on Twitter, following an event held to honor children of NUP supporters who were killed, disappeared, or detained for their political beliefs.
According to Kyagulanyi, security personnel, under the command of an officer identified as Asiimwe, carried out a preemptive operation early in the morning upon learning of the NUP’s plans. The forces allegedly stormed the premises, arrested workers, and deployed tear gas to disperse those present.
“The criminals under the command of one Asiimwe deployed early morning, arrested our workers, and threw tear gas into our premises. They’ve cordoned off the premises and blocked all people from accessing the place,” Kyagulanyi wrote.
Among those reportedly arrested were Saava Peter, Mudenya Samson, and Turyasingura Samson. Kyagulanyi claimed the detained workers were subjected to beatings and interrogated about their political affiliations, with security operatives labeling them as terrorists.
“These JATT operatives asked the workers who they support politically, branding them terrorists and criminals—their only crime being that they work with us. You can imagine the indignity!” Kyagulanyi lamented.
This incident adds to the growing tension in Uganda’s political climate, where opposition parties frequently accuse the government of stifling dissent. Despite the challenges, Kyagulanyi ended his statement with a message of defiance and optimism, proclaiming, “UGANDA WILL BE FREE.”
NUP Gathering Disrupted: Kyagulanyi Alleges Security Force Harassment and Arrests
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Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum
Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over “offensive and dangerous” comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments on the X platform on Tuesday in which he threatened “to capture Khartoum” with the support of the US President elect Donald Trump after he takes office. The posts were deleted later.
“The government of Sudan demands and official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments of the army commander,” Sudan’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the Sudan Tribune said it has seen.
Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum