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As Uganda marks World Press Freedom Day today, journalists have been urged to hold government accountable to the nation. The US Ambassador to Uganda, Scott De Lisi says a free, independent and professional press plays an essential role in democratic societies. De Lisi says the media should be able to […]

Health workers at Lyantonde hospital have laid down their tools The doctors are protesting the arrest of their colleague Goretti Nansubuga on orders of the RDC Sulaiman Matojo. This is after the doctor refused to offer immediate treatment to a patient sent in by the RDC who had jumped the […]

Journalists have re-echoed the need for a better working relationship with the police. Speaking at a cleanup exercise at the central police station, national coordinator human rights network for journalists, Robert Ssempala said that the two parties need each other and should therefore work together. Sempala also called for tougher […]

Opposition leaders are calling for speedy trial in cases against them before courts of law. This follows another adjournment at the Buganda road court. The charges against the leaders relate to the activists for change activities in Kampala last year. They include FDC leader, Dr Kiiza Besigye, Jeema president Asuman […]

The Director of public prosecution has withdrawn charges against two NRM youth leaders. This is after the parties involved in the case agreed to settle the matter out of court This was revealed by the DPP’s representative Jane Francis Abodo. Omodo omodo who is the national vice chairman in northern […]