President Museveni has said the people who hired the killers of former assistant director of public prosecutions, Joan Kagezi need to be known by the public.“We now have the suspects (who killed Kagezi) and these people(suspects) were saying there were sent by some people. These people were saying they were hired but who sent them,” Museveni asked.He was speaking during the seventh Joan Kagezi Memorial lecture at Kololo independence grounds on Thursday.The president asked the Criminal Investigations Director, AIGP Tom Magambo to explain to the audience if the person(s) who hired the killers of Joan Kagezi had been arrested.In response, Magambo said soon the world will know who hired the killers.“ I want to assure you we have very good leads on the people who had sent them. Your Excellency, we shall brief you,” AIGP Magambo said.In November, last year, after nine years, four men were finally charged with the murder of Joan Kagezi.John Kibuuka , Nasur Abdallah Mugonole , John Masajagge and Kisekka Daniel Kiwanuka were arraigned before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and charged with murder and terrorism.Speaking on Thursday, President Museveni said the killers of Joan Kagezi miscalculated thinking they would get away with the murder.“In this case, the killers of Kagezi thought they were smart. They thought were smart but miscalculated and now we have them. Many of those who sent them from DRC are dead since we have been attacking them,” Museveni said.“This(Kagezi) is a lady who apparently got threats from some terrorists who sent her messages that if you don’t stop prosecuting us seriously, we shall harm you. She said she couldn’t be compromised. The way crime works is like the virus of AIDS which has taken time to get cure or even vaccine and this is because it invades the defence system of the body which should be protecting the body. That is what corrupt people do. They demand to take over investigative and adjudicating parts of the state to compromise the CID, DPP and the judiciary then you have impunity. You end up like some of the countries in South America like Ecuador.”The president hailed Kagezi for standing her ground.https://www.ugbulletin.co.ug/who-hired-kagezi-killers-museveni-asks/
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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