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Ugandan climate activists face charges after a month in maximum security jail

The 11 university students could be imprisoned for a year for protesting against the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline

Eleven Ugandan climate activists who were allegedly beaten and held arbitrarily in a notorious maximum security prison will appear in court on Wednesday charged with a colonial era anti-dissident offense, as reprisals continue against opponents of an internationally bankrolled oil pipeline.

If convicted, the 11 activists, all university students, face up to a year in jail. Four of them – Nicholas Lutabi, Jacob Lubega, Shafik Kalyango and Abdul Aziz Bwete – were allegedly arrested and beaten by police armed with guns, teargas and batons as they marched peacefully towards parliament in the capital city, Kampala, on 15 December.

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How Corrupt Was Uganda in 2023?

[Independent (Kampala)] Every year, Transparency International; the anti-corruption NGO, disseminates results for its country specific global Corruption Perception Index (CPI). This year, the results were released on Jan.30. These highlighted how different countries are scoring in the fight against corruption.

Rapper Killer Mike arrested at Grammys after triple win

US rapper Killer Mike was arrested for misdemeanor battery at the Grammy Awards, police said Monday, after winning all three categories he was nominated for. “On Sunday February 4, just after 4pm a male adult was detained & handcuffed for a physical altercation,” the Los Angeles police told AFP in a statement. A video posted […]

I want to be remembered as the person who sold Uganda to Ugandans – Kenneth Mugabi

In the latest episode of Tusker Malt Conversessions, which aired on the Tusker Malt YouTube channel on Sunday February 4, music enthusiasts are treated to an intimate exploration of the Afro-soul maestro, Kenneth Mugabi. As he takes centre stage, Mugabi effortlessly serenades the audience with an enticing range of his most cherished tracks. With a […]

Behind the Scenes with Mathew Nabwiso on Directing ‘Sabotage’

It’s been a few weeks since the release of the official trailer for ‘Sabotage’ a rollercoaster drama set around a traditional wedding ceremony produced by Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti+ Media Hub and Nabwiso Films. Ahead of the film’s official premiere on February 15, 2024, we caught up with the film director, […]

Jay Z lashes out at the Grammy’s

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards happened on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena with many artistes adding the prestigious award to their collections while others walked away empty-handed. But like every year, some artistes steal the headlines and this time it was Jay Z. Not with the award but the statements he made during his acceptance […]

Etania fires back at Baby Gloria for dissing Kampala Crème

In an exclusive interview with sQoop a few weeks ago, Baby Gloria revealed that she would prematurely leave the Kampala Crème reality TV show before the end of the first season because of “personal reasons”. READ: My Mum will feature in the Kampala Crème reality TV Series – Baby Gloria However in a dramatic turn […]

What Bobi Wine has done so far is bigger than building a hospital – A Pass

While being hosted on Urban TV, A Pass clarified a few issues regarding Gravity Omutujju’s remarks about Bobi Wine building a hospital. A Pass who has just released an album titled ‘Bagonza’ said that Bobi Wine does not need to build a hospital because his participation alone in Uganda’s politics is enough to entice the […]

Myko Ouma and friends set the ball for White Cap

It is a New Year and it is easy to believe many people are still preparing for the 12 months ahead. Some are even still throwing parties. That was the case at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, where Uganda Breweries Limited hosted guests to a cosy evening filled with music. Well, the music wasn’t the big […]

Rema gears up for Melodies of Love

When you think about everything Rema Namakula has achieved over the years, you may easily forget she had a beginning. Rema Namakula first graced Ugandan airwaves alongside Rachel K, Halima Namakula’s daughter on a song, ‘Maisha’. After that, she was launched onto the scene by Bebe Cool with the songs ‘Cease and Sekkle’ and ‘Missing […]

Gravity donates land, advises Bobi Wine to lead exemplary life

With the words “Busabala Medical Centre” embroidered on his white coat, Gravity Omutujju surrendered his plot of land yesterday for the construction of a hospital. This comes days after he asked NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi to spare some part of his Busabala land for the same cause. “This is my land and it is located […]

I own the land Gravity Busabala showed you – DJ Erycom

Yesterday, Gravity Omutujju invited several journalists to Busabala, where he surrendered land he said would house a free medical facility. “This is my land, located in the Busabala Kirinda cell, and it is on this piece of land that we will build the hospital that I have been asking Mr Kyagulanyi to construct.” After he […]

Museveni signs five bills into law

President Museveni has signed five bills to into law, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, told legislators on Tuesday. The newly signed laws are; he Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2024, Judicature Amendment Act 2023, Explosives Act 2023, the Competition Act 2023, and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act 2023. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act 2023 was re-introduced by government after the constitutional court nullified it over lack of quorum at the time parliament passed it. It seeks to criminalize the use farming, supply, and trading of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Tayebwa has also asked the minister of trade and cooperatives to work on the consumer protection and management bill, to protect the consumers against fraud […]

UPDF reassures Rwenzori sub-region of peace 

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division Commander Maj Gen Dick Olum has reassured Ugandans in the Rwenzori sub-region of the force’s commitment to ensuring, peace, stability, and safety to the people of the region. While officiating as chief guest at the celebration to mark the 43rd Tarehe Sita anniversary at Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal city, Kabarole district, Gen Olum said the UPDF and Mountain Division, in particular, is working tirelessly to ensure that the peace, safety, and the freedoms of the citizens are safeguarded. “The Division Commander urged the Wananchi to support UPDF and assured that this peace and stability is maintained,” Maj Bilaal Katamba, the Mountain Division/Operation Shujaa spokesperson said. Gen Olum said that peace and […]

LoP urges govt to review capitation grant in UPE schools

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mr Joel Ssenyonyi, on Tuesday urged the government to review the Shs20,000 capitation grant allocated annually to each pupil studying under the Universal Primary Education (UPE). He noted that the future of these students cannot be secured with such “a meager” investment. Ssenyonyi further tasked government to explain why UPE schools haven’t received their capitation grant to enable smooth opening of the academic year, saying the delays have left some schools closed due to lack of funds. “Once this money is not availed to the schools then how do we expect them to operate? Indeed some schools have actually not opened yet.” Ssenyonyi said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the national representative of persons with disabilities, […]

Byabakama sworn in as EC boss

Court of Appeal Judge, Simon Mugenyi Byabakama has been sworn in as Chairman of the Electoral Commission for the second term in a Tuesday morning function presided over by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo in the attendance of Justice Minister Norbert Mao. Byabakama was sworn in alongside six other commissioners including his deputy Hajjati Aisha Lubega and Steven Tashobya. Other members are; Dr. Sallie Simba Kayunga, Anthony Okello, Caroline Bainemaryo, and James Peter Emorut. Justice Byabakama assured Ugandans that the commission is committed to conducting free and fair elections in 2026. He emphasized impartiality and encouraged citizens to raise any concerns they may have. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mr Norbert Mao noted that Uganda’s electoral challenges go beyond […]