Tag: Uganda
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EU urged to intervene as two Kenyan activists allegedly abducted in Uganda
Background Civil society organizations in Kenya have turned to the European Union for diplomatic intervention following the reported abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The petition coalition, which includes Amnesty International and the Law Society of Kenya, argues that the case highlights broader concerns about human rights, safety for activists,…
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EU Urged to Intervene in Abduction Case of Kenyan Activists in Uganda
Background: Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda Civil society groups in Kenya are calling on the European Union to intervene in the case of two Kenyan activists who were reportedly abducted in Uganda about a month ago. The activists, whose work focuses on accountability, human rights, and governance, disappeared under circumstances that have drawn attention…
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EU Urged to Intervene in Kenyan Activists’ Uganda Abduction Case
Background: Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda Civil society groups in Kenya have turned to the European Union, seeking international intervention following the alleged abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The activists, part of a broader network of rights defenders, reportedly disappeared amid ongoing tensions over political dissent and civil…
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Missing Activists: Rights Groups Urge EU Sanctions on Uganda Over Disappearances
Coalition Calls for Stronger Action as Activists Vanish In a developing moment for regional human rights advocacy, a coalition of civil society groups and defenders has pressed the European Union to suspend funding to the Ugandan government. The demand follows renewed concerns about the disappearances of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, whose fate…
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Calls for EU Action as Missing Kenyan Activists Highlight Uganda Accountability
Rising concern over the fate of missing activists As questions mount about the fate of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, a broad coalition of civil society groups and human rights defenders is pressing the European Union to act. The missing-activist case has become a touchstone for broader fears about political repression and the…
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Missing activists: Rights groups push EU sanctions on Uganda over disappearances
Rights groups escalate pressure as activists remain missing As fear and frustration mount over the disappearance of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, a broad coalition of civil society organizations and human rights defenders is turning up the heat on international backers. The group has formally petitioned the European Union to suspend funding to…
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Uganda Parliament Approves Shs11 Trillion Loan, Debt Hit Shs127 Trillion
Uganda Approves a New Shs11 Trillion Loan In a rapid series of parliamentary sessions, Uganda’s lawmakers approved a new loan totaling roughly Shs11 trillion, marking a significant increase in the country’s public borrowing. The approval comes just days after a prior tranche pushed the total loan commitments higher, setting the stage for a public debt…
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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge, Fueling Economic Growth
Uganda’s Coffee Exports Jump 59% in September Uganda is seeing a remarkable rebound in its coffee sector, with exports rising by 59% in September compared with the same month last year, according to the agriculture ministry. The surge reflects a robust harvest, improved market demand, and ongoing efforts to strengthen supply chains from farm gate…
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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge: A Boost for the Economy
Overview: A Remarkable Jump in Uganda’s Coffee Exports Uganda’s agricultural sector is buzzing with a rare lift for the economy as official data show a 59% year-on-year rise in coffee exports for September. The surge, reported by the agriculture ministry, reflects a combination of strong global demand and a bumper harvest at home. Coffee has…
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Lino Anguzu Named New Director of Public Prosecutions in Uganda
Uganda Names Lino Anguzu as the New Director of Public Prosecutions President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the appointment of Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Anguzu will succeed Justice Jane Frances Abodo, who recently transitioned to the role of Principal Judge. The appointment has been forwarded to Parliament’s Appointments Committee…