Agather Atuhaire, the winner of the EU Haman Rights Award was together with Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi were arrested this week in Dar es Salaam to observe the trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lisu.
While addressing leaders from Greater Luwero Districts at Timnah Schools in Luwero town on Wednesday, Museveni praised the MPs saying the civilian courts are incompetent to try soldiers and other armed criminals .
The drama unfolded moments after Besigye’s lawyers, led by Senior Counsel Martha Karua and Erias Lukwago, addressed the media. Grade One Magistrate Jonathan Tiyo had stepped in for Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi, who was absent, and adjourned the trial to May 29, 2025.
However, the amendment was not formally presented after the Chief State Attorney, Richard Birivumbuka, submitted the charge sheet discreetly, holding it upside down and folded in half to conceal its contents from the public gallery.
A group of veterans led by retired Private David Kafeero has petitioned the NRM Electoral Commission and the Office of Masaka City Resident Commissioner to challenge the results, arguing that leaders were not subjected to any election.
On Monday, more than 50 elders gathered at Onduparaka, the former headquarters of Ayivu County, to peacefully demonstrate their demands. Holding placards in support of Arua City, they specifically called for the creation of more divisions, not a separate district.
Speaking to journalists at the NRM headquarters in Kampala on Monday, Odoi revealed that senior political figures, including Members of Parliament and RDCs, have been observed interfering with the electoral process, causing mismanagement and influencing outcomes in various areas.
During his visit, the President commissioned the Mubuku and Kibuku industrial hubs in Kasese and Ntoroko districts, respectively. He also launched USMID-funded civil works projects in Kasese Municipality.
In a statement issued on Monday morning, Dr. Odoi said he had received multiple complaints from candidates alleging that voters were being hidden or confined by rival camps to influence their choices during the voting process.
According to Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson Mike Longole, the joint forces swiftly responded to the scene and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle.
Moses Awas (Gwills) said Karamoja artists are often underrated and exploited by politicians for political mileage. “I’m really disappointed. You can’t expect a serious artist to perform for Shs 200,000,” Awas said.
Community members allege that Tororo Cement contracted RAM Excavation Limited to mine sand from their river without consultation or consent. They claim RAM is transporting the sand for free and selling it to Tororo Cement at UGX 2 million per truckload.
