The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations has suspended the operating permit of Chapter Four Uganda, effective immediately, citing intelligence reports that the organisation is engaged in activities deemed harmful to national security. In a statement issued on January 9, 2026, the NGO Bureau said the suspension was effected under provisions of the NGO Act, directing…
Kasangati – Opposition supporters, families of political prisoners, and religious leaders gathered at the Kasangati home of jailed opposition veteran Dr Kizza Besigye on Sunday for a special prayer meeting ahead of Uganda’s general elections on January 15. The prayers were aimed at calling for the release of political detainees and advocating for peaceful elections….
As Uganda prepares for its general elections, UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima took a moment of quiet reflection with her son Anselm along the Nile, sharing her thoughts on life, purpose, and family. Posting on Twitter, Byanyima described watching the last sunset of 2025 alongside a giraffe and a saddle-billed stork, expressing gratitude for life,…
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…
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife to opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, has sharply criticised the criminal justice system after the High Court for the fourth time denied Besigye bail, describing the ongoing court process as “theatre, not justice.” Speaking to the media outside the High Court on Monday, Byanyima accused the…