Global giant, U.S.A has withdrawn its trust from the International Criminal Court(ICC) deeming it very ‘dangerous’ According to John Bolton, the White House National Security Advisor,the court constitutes an assault on US sovereignty, given its an unaccountable tendencies. “In theory, the ICC holds perpetrators of the most egregious atrocities accountable for their crimes, provides justice […]
President Museveni yesterday released a statement condemning in the strongest terms the shooting and beating of civilians by the Police. The president questioned as to why police fired tear gas and live bullets during the Monday demonstrations that saw the rioters, section of the public, and journalists brutally beaten and arrested. “Youth groups of Monday […]
Source: Daily Monitor Residents in Abim District in Karamoja Sub-region have asked security officials to investigate the deaths of newborn babies at The residents say at least five newborns have so far died in the last one week at the district hospital without clear reasons. Mr Patrick Owili, who lost his newborn last Friday, says that his […]
This follows an outcry and anger from the citizens who, rather than make mobile money transactions as was before the taxes, prefer to use public means such as motorcycles, taxis to transfer money as they found it cheaper to travel than incur the extra costs that come with the tax. For social media, users have […]
Legal aid service providers Network (LASPNET) together with the Greater North Parliamentary Forum have re-launched a campaign to move a private members bill in Parliament to have legal aid and administration of justice bills enacted into law. Addressing key stakeholders at meeting to devise collective strategies for the passing of these bills, the executive director […]
The speaker of parliament Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has defended the method of lining up in choosing LC1 leader saying that it cannot block the rights of voters. This is after the 16 ambassadors that met the speaker of parliament this afternoon showed their concern on the decision to elect LC1 leaders through lining up saying […]
Eight people accused of kidnap and murder of Susan Magara have re-appeared before Buganda Road Court today. The suspects include; an Imam of Usafi Mosque Mahad Kasalita , 2 boda-boda riders Yusuf Lubega and Muzamiru Ssali, hawkers- Yusuf Lubega and Hussein Wasswa, a teacher -Hajara Nakandi and businessmen-Abubaker Kyewolwa, Hassan Kato Miiro and Ismail Bukenya […]
Gloria Namuzungu went to the UK as an asylum seeker to flee persecution from Uganda her home nation because of her sexuality. Friends and campaigners went to the streets of Leeds in the morning hours of May 29, 2018 to protest and save the 22-year-old Ugandan lesbian who was to be deported in a matter of hours […]
Watoto church limited has been dragged to constitutional court over unrealistic wedding requirements imposed on couples intending to exchange wedding vows at the church. The Church is one of the biggest Pentecostal church in Uganda. In the petition filed on Wednesday 16th May 2018 by Aboneka Michael, a practicing Advocate and Human Rights activist accused […]
Hima cement and its partner suppliers Lafarge have been asked to compensate former child laborers who used to work in the Lafarge stone quarry in Harugongo Kabarole district. Addressing journalists together with the human rights network, the team leader Tweraneho listeners club, Gerald Kankya said it was timely to compensate and support these children for the […]