Uganda’s Crackdown: Stars and Opposition Flee
The situation has escalated since the lead-up to the 2021 elections, with Museveni’s government cracking down ruthlessly on critics.
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List: Uganda, 35 countries Face US Travel ban
WASHINGTON. The US government is considering imposing travel restrictions on Uganda, along with 35 other countries, according to a State Department memo. The countries have 60 days to meet new requirements, including providing reliable identity documents and reducing visa term violations. If the countries fail to comply, they may face visa restrictions, travel bans, or other limitations. The memo suggests that countries willing to accept third-country nationals being removed from the US may face fewer restrictions. The potential travel restrictions are part of the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen border security and ensure American safety. The list of affected countries includes 25 African nations, with Uganda being one of them. Others include Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and […]
DPP rejects Eron Kiiza’s sureties
KAMPALA. The director of public prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has opposed the bail application of jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, citing concerns over the nature of the charge against him. Kiiza was found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to nine months in prison by the General Court Martial, chaired by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, on January 7, 2025. Following the jail term, Kiiza applied for bail about three weeks ago. Kiiza contends that he has a fixed place of abode at Central Kiwatule Zone, Kiwatule Ward, Nakawa Division, Kampala City, within the jurisdiction of the High court. He assures the court that he has three sound and substantial sureties ready and willing to stand for him, including his wife Sylvia Tumwebaze, the archives and data manager at Hima Cement, and two lawyers; Dr Busingye Kabumba, a lecturer of […]
Art silenced by Power’s grip
Eddie Kenzo who was the darling of young people became the most hated and criticized musicians. He turned into an NRM advocate. He had for many years represented Uganda in international awards and had won many of them but ever since he sided with the dictator he lost all endorsements and has never been nominated anywhere.
Uganda’s erosion of Justice: The plight of Dr. Kizza Besigye
On January 9, former National unity Platform Kawempe North Member of Parliament Mohammed Ssegirinya died. The public blamed a judge Lawrence Tweyanze for being used by the state to deny Ssegirinya bail to seek specialised medical care. Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyer Erias Lukwago has called for the release Besigye to enable him get medical attention to no heed.