The Board of Directors of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) will convene an emergency press conference at their Ministers’ Village offices on Muwafu Road this Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM, to address the recent arrest and ongoing detention of Executive Director Dr Sarah Bireete. The prominent human rights lawyer and civil society…
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…
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…
Human rights lawyer and civic activist Dr Sarah Bireete has drawn public attention to a new digital voter locator platform developed by young Ugandans, describing it as a civic innovation aimed at boosting voter participation ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a social media post, Dr Bireete said the platform, branded Fanon, enables voters…