On On Sunday, June 28, 2026, many observers of press freedom recognized a concerning moment for the media landscape. It wasn’t the sunrise that caught their attention, but rather the darkness that enveloped television screens in Uganda, where independent journalism typically shines the brightest.A newsroom transcends mere cameras, microphones, and studio
Tag: Human Rights
Orengo Hails Court After 200 Gen Z Protesters Granted Bail
Siaya Governor James Orengo applauded the court's decision to release over 200 individuals arrested during the June 25 Gen Z memorial demonstrations on cash bail, highlighting the judiciary's role in safeguarding constitutional rights.In a statement on Friday, Orengo joined Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Law Society of Kenya President Faith
Karua Condemns Sexual Violence Reports After Uganda Elections
Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has raised urgent concerns regarding the alarming reports of sexual violence against women in Uganda following the January 2026 elections. In a statement addressed to President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, she underscores the gravity
Mudavadi: Ruto Intervened to Secure Release of Kenyan Activists from Uganda
Foreign Affairs Minister and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that President William Ruto personally intervened to secure the release of activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo from Uganda.Speaking to the media in Western Kenya following the Malava Constituency by-election campaigns on Friday, November 21, 2025, the Prime CS
ICC Seeks Life Sentence for Ali Kushayb as Darfur Faces Renewed Atrocities
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking the harshest punishment possible, which is a life sentence in prison, for Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, who previously held a senior position in Sudan's notorious Janjaweed militia. Prosecutors claim Kushayb was not merely an accomplice but a key
Ruto Defends “Shoot the Leg” Order Amid Human Rights Outcry
Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After Abduction in Uganda
Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have been freed weeks after their abduction in Uganda.On Saturday, November 8, 2025, human rights advocate Hussein Khalid announced their release via social media, confirming that they are safe and have been returned to Kenya after being transferred to Kenyan authorities at the
Wife to Malaysian Pastor Wins a Multimillion Court Case Against State
Tanzanian Protesters Carry Raila’s Portrait in The Ongoing Protests
Tanzanian protesters shock many after being spotted carrying the late Kenyan former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s portrait during demonstrations.Tanzanian protestors took to the streets carrying the sacred portrait of Baba Raila Amolo Odinga high above their heads, a symbol of resistance, courage, bravery and hope. As they marched and chanted
KNCHR chairperson Roseline Odhiambo Odede passes Away
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has announced the passing of its Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, following a brief illness. In a statement released by KNCHR Vice Chairperson Dr. Raymond Nyeris, the commission conveyed its profound sorrow, describing Ms. Odede’s death as a significant loss to both the human