Law & Human Rights

In January 1986, a charismatic rebel leader named Yoweri Kaguta Museveni marched into Kampala, declaring a new era of democracy, stability, and development after years of dictatorship and civil war.

In any democratic society, an independent judiciary serves as the backbone of justice, accountability, and the rule of law. In Uganda, where political tensions often run high and institutions are frequently tested, judicial independence isn't just a constitutional ideal—it's a critical necessity.

Behind Uganda’s political headlines and power struggles lies a much graver reality—one that rarely makes the front page. It is the story of political prisoners: young men and women imprisoned for speaking out, organizing, or simply daring to dream of a different Uganda.

Police have confirmed conducting a raid on the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kamwokya and Kavule, citing intelligence reports of unauthorized military training within the […]