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"I don’t know where to start with my five children.” In this video, we spoke to Namawejje Esther, the widow of Ronald Kizito Jjuuko about the struggle left behind after her husband, 38, was shot dead at Ndejje-Kanaaba by PC Allan Ogwal. She is unemployed. Kizito was the family’s sole breadwinner. She is now struggling to feed and keep their five children in school. And the state has not come out to support her or the children left behind. Uganda Police Force have acknowledged that the force used was “wrong” and “not proportionate”. But where is the accountability? Was Ogwal charged? If detained, what is the legal basis for holding him beyond 48 hours? If released, when and on what terms? #JusticeForKizito
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We spoke to residents and eyewitnesses in Ndejje-Kanaaba about the killing of 38-year-old Ronald Kizito Jjuuko, a father of five, who was shot dead by a police officer during National Cleaning Day on August 29, 2026. Uganda Police Force initially said Jjuuko was shot after he attempted to “force his way” through a restricted area on his motorcycle. But a resident told us Jjuuko was shot in the back at about 6:50am, before the official cleaning exercise had begun, as he rode home nearby after coming from work, and that there was no confrontation. #JusticeForJjuuku
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On August 30, former Kampala Lord Mayor and People's Front for Freedom - PFF Executive Chairman Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was transferred from Murchison Bay Prison after his health seriously deteriorated. The PFF announced that Lukwago had been urgently taken from the prison to a medical facility. A family member later told AGORA that he had been transferred to the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) clinic for treatment. The emergency follows months of documented concerns about Lukwago’s health in custody. Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital identified several medical conditions, including a spinal condition requiring specialised treatment. Lukwago told the court that doctors had recommended treatment in India. His lawyers partly sought bail to enable him to access that treatment, but the High Court dismissed his application on July 30, ruling that the medical evidence presented had not been certified by a prison medical officer. Lukwago remains on remand, facing a charge of misprision of treason, which he denies. He was committed to the High Court for trial on July 16. His transfer came days after Kifefe Kizza-Besigye was moved from Luzira Maximum Security Prison to the same facility following a serious deterioration in his health. AGORA calls for Lukwago to receive immediate and unrestricted access to the specialised medical care his condition requires. His family and lawyers must also be promptly informed of his medical condition and whereabouts. #SaveEriasLukwago #FreeEriasLukwago #JusticeForEriasLukwago
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![Justice Baguma: "If you so wish, take any other step you so wish. But as far as legal representation is concerned, we shall follow the decision of the court." Hajji Lutale: "I want it to be on the record that, as of now, as the prosecutor has said, I have not consented for anyone to represent me in this matter. You [Judge Baguma] can follow what you want, but I have not consented. That must go on record. I have not consented to anyone to represent me in this matter.” 📹: Ronald Muhinda](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2083147381860655224/amplify_video_thumb/2083147180777390080/img/_vcTVsNA80TnOy0J.jpg)
Justice Baguma: "If you so wish, take any other step you so wish. But as far as legal representation is concerned, we shall follow the decision of the court." Hajji Lutale: "I want it to be on the record that, as of now, as the prosecutor has said, I have not consented for anyone to represent me in this matter. You [Judge Baguma] can follow what you want, but I have not consented. That must go on record. I have not consented to anyone to represent me in this matter.” 📹: Ronald Muhinda
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“The per diem for the Speaker used to be $900 per night. Among increased it to $5,000, and $4,500 for the deputy. Whatever she got, she made sure her deputy Tayebwa also got ” Agather Atuhaire This and more are in the full video premiering today at 4:00 pm on
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In an affidavit sworn by ACP Tumugumye Godwin, Uganda Police Force acknowledge that Kivumbi’s vehicle was stopped at a police checkpoint but reject allegations that he was arrested, abducted, or detained by police officers. The police states that there is no record within the Uganda Police Force confirming his arrest or detention and argue that the applicant has not provided evidence linking the Inspector General of Police or police officers to Kivumbi’s disappearance. But on July,10 2026 when Muwanga Kivumbi was abducted, Police is seen at the scene as shown in the video below.
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"There is a gentleman called Sam Mugumya, he was taken on 26th, August, 2025, it is coming to a year now. We all have been seeing videos of Sam Mugumya, if the government, as I have seen some government officials saying those aren't true videos, why not produce him in court so that his family can take a look at him?"~Joel Ssenyonyi, The Alternative Government raising the matter of Abduction of Ugandans at the floor of Parliament of Uganda this afternoon. #FreeSamMugumya #JusticeForSamMugumya #StopAbductionsUg
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Nearly three weeks since Dr. Kizza Besigye collapsed in court, his health remains a serious concern as his wife, Winnie Byanyima , calls for his release on bail and transfer abroad for specialist treatment. Besigye collapsed in court on July 29 after nearly 20 months on remand. He was taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital for treatment before authorities transferred him back into detention at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. Byanyima says Dr. Besigye remains unable to walk or speak. She says the facility where Besigye is being held cannot provide the rehabilitation and specialist care he needs. She wants the court to release him on bail so his family can take him to Geneva, Switzerland, for treatment. She says Besigye will return to Uganda after recovering to face his case. Her appeal comes after the courts dismissed several bail applications by Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, leaving both on remand. Byanyima insists that Besigye remains an accused person with a constitutional right to health and due process. His illness, she argues, should not become another form of punishment. #FreeKizzaBesigye
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"I have not had it easy with the despot for more than 2 decades now. As a matter of fact, the very first time I was arrested by the military was way back in 2002 when I was still a student at makerere university."~Sam Mugumya #FreeSamMugumya #JusticeForSamMugumya #StopAbductionsUg
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"I have not seen my son for 12 years. When he was imprisoned in Congo I always wondered if I will ever see him again. When he was released and he went to exile (Zambia), at least I had an opportunity to say hello to him on phone.” ~ MUGUMYA SAM's mother #FreeSamMugumya
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"We went to court and got bail, something that greatly annoyed President Museveni who then went out of his way to campaign for scrapping bail for capital offences." Sam Mugumya narrates his ordeal of how courts have been used as a tool of political persecution. He narrates how him and Hon. Francis Mwijukye among others were charged with robbery of a kabiriti phone. #FreeSamMugumya #JusticeForSamMugumya
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When Among assumed office as deputy speaker, she refused to drive the cars Kadaga was driving. When she became speaker, she refused to sit on 6th floor where the designated office of the speaker is located, that’s where Kadaga and the speakers before her used to sit.” Agather Atuhaire
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This is how jobs are given out at parliament. #UgandaParliamentExhibition
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"Between July 2025 and February 2026, about UGX 10 billion was channeled for mainly the speaker. the 4 commissioners only took UGX 450 million each."~Agather Atuhaire You have probably seen the vouchers and graphics showing billions of money that were allegedly stolen by the parliamentary commissioners and moved through the parliamentary SACCO, but you never understood the full context. We recorded an explanatory expose episode in which Agathe Richou explains that particular scandal and more hidden information about how the racket at the helm of parliament operates. Full episode will premiere today on Agora's official YouTube channel at 4:00 pm EAT. #UgandaParliamentExhibitionII
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"I want to bring it to your attention that the The Electoral Commission - Uganda of Bukedea District rents within Anita Among's premises. Then Akol Ziporah who petitioned my removal is a sister and PA of Anita Among. Ziporah's husband is called Ochom Leo the sub-county Electoral Commission supervisor." ~ HON.ALUPO MERCY MARION #StopAbuseOfPowerUg
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