Politics

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party Secretary General, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has said non-members lack a legal mandate to dissolve the party. Nandala was responding to the decision of the Katonga group headed by Kizza Besigye to dissolve the original Najjanankumbi group. According to him, any individual who is not a member of the party has no legal prerogative to dissolve the party, as alleged by the Katonga group. “This is our party, and non-members have no legal power over it...

The manufacture and intended use of petrol bombs on different government officials, buildings, vehicles, and businesses known to regime supporters by Bobi Wine and the National Unity Platform (NUP) stalwarts has sparked sharp splitting within the party leadership and staunch supporters. A source revealed that the mistrust and divisions have intensified following confessions by the NUP supporters who are being tried on charges of terrorism, treason, and unlawful possession of ammunition by the Makindye-based Military General Court Martial based in...

While appearing on a reality television show known as "My Story," hosted by Karitas Karisimbi, on Monday, October 14, 2024, Dr. John Ekure, the Executive Director and Chief Surgeon at Kumi Orthopedic Centre in Kumi district, confessed how he quit opposition and resorted to saving lives with support from the government. The orthopedic surgeon in 2001 overwhelmingly supported and openly funded the then Reform Agenda’s presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye; all his moves were strictly against the ruling government. As they...

Children or minors, by nature of their age, are classified under special interest groups and require special treatment and protection by the laws. As a result, several regulations, policies, and institutions have been put in place to safeguard children against societal injustices. Both the 1995 Constitution and the Children Act, Cap. 59, define a child or minor as someone below the age of 18 years with no legal capacity to consent and also define the rights and privileges of children. It’s a...

Michael Mukwaya, aka Mikie Wine, a local dancehall artist in Kampala and the younger brother of the leader of the National Unity Platform Party, Robert Kyagulanyi, has been sharply criticized for deliberately molesting a minor identified as Pretty Nicole. The musician recently released a video titled 'Kankutekemu' where he repeatedly touched and exposed Nicole’s body in a stimulating manner, yet she is a minor. Using his seductive art skills, Mikie Wine was first seen sprinkling fake dollar notes on Pretty Nicole’s...

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a local political activist seeking regime change in Uganda has withdrawn his legal case against the government in the East African Court of Justice. He fled into self-claimed exile to Germany some years back after he was arrested for circulating derogatory statements against the first family. This decision comes days after the Kisangani rebel group circulated a document pronouncing their existence and desire to remove the current NRM government. Sources have indicated to this publication that Kakwenza was reportedly alleged...