The arrest of Dr Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society leaders, political figures, and human rights advocates, who describe the move as an intimidation tactic ahead of the upcoming elections. The Uganda Police Force confirmed the arrest, stating that Dr Bireete is currently…
Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye on Tuesday appeared before the High Court in Kampala alongside his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale and Capt. Denis Oola, as proceedings resumed in their long-running treason case. Scenes from court showed the trio being formally produced before Justice Emmanuel Baguma, amid heavy security presence, as the court prepared to…
Police in Kampala are investigating a robbery and assault incident that occurred at Chezz Boss Mutoto Bar in Munyonyo on December 27, 2025, in which several patrons were attacked and robbed of their mobile phones. According to a statement issued by the Kampala Metropolitan Police, preliminary findings indicate that a group of suspects descended on…
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Dr Sarah Bireete, a lawyer and human rights defender, following a security operation at her residence on Tuesday. In a statement posted on X, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said Dr Bireete, who is the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), is…
Police have issued a public warning urging Ugandans to observe the law governing the use of the National Flag, amid growing concern over its widespread and, in some cases, improper display. Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma stated that the use of the National Flag is regulated under the National Flag and Armorial Ensigns Act, which clearly…