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OPEN LETTER: The Proposed Extradition of Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the U.S. is fraud 

By Mr. Taremwa Barnabas Bwaniaga, influential commercial farmer/rancher, businessman, Gen Salim Saleh's brother-in-law, 5th July 2026. The Proposed Extradition of Mr. Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the United States is...

Pride Month 2026: 40 Africans who changed queer history

Credit - Minority Africa.  From a 17th-century Angolan queen to a Ghanaian musician in exile, this June, we’re...

Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Wangadya Warns President Museveni to Respect the Commission Amid Corruption Allegations 

The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC, Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya has publicly criticized President Yoweri Museveni for appointing what...

Stench of Corruption At Parliament: Communications & Public Affairs Director Chris Obore & Others Arrested 

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded seven employees of Parliament to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026,...

UGANDA: Danish Environmental Journalist & Researcher Klaus Thymann Arrested

Danish environmental journalist, explorer and researcher Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Kampala,Uganda over allegations linked to his...

When the Ballot Is Under Cyber-Attack: Crispin Kaheru on Why Protecting the Vote Should Be a Human Rights Duty

By Crispin Kaheru, Member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC. Whenever people speak of a stolen election, what often comes to mind are stuffed...

INCUMBENT ATUKWASA RITA TO LOSE MBARARA CITY WOMAN MP SEAT TO CHARITY KIBAAJU AS CATHOLIC CHURCH & OTHER TOP CITY STAKEHOLDERS BACK KIBAAJU

By Aaron Ainomugisha - Rise News Uganda Network Political Torch, extensively covering the 2026 General Elections across the country. Tension within independent candidate and...

STARLINK TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT RESTRICTION: What’s Fishy?

By Aaron Ainomugisha - Rise News Uganda Network Political Torch. The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA on December 19, 2026 announced that importation and customs clearance...

UGANDA DECIDES 2026: ACME Launches Presidential Election Promise Tracker 2026 

UGANDA. African Centre for Media Excellence-ACME has launched Presidential Election Promise Tracker 2026 to promote accountability journalism and civic engagement ahead of the 2026...

Minister Kahinda Otafiire and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa Cited in Mitooma NRM Election Violence 

The National Resistance Movement-NRM party electoral commission chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi has revealed that the election of Mitooma district NRM chairperson will not be...

BOBI WINE TO MUSEVENI: Stop Using Judiciary to Suppress Opposition 

The National Unity Platform-NUP party leader Robert Kyagulanyi Bobi Wine, has warned President Yoweri Museveni against using the judiciary to suppress opposition victories, following...