“I Protested Corruption Naked in Front of Parliament!”- Norah Kobusingye’s Story of Shame, Courage & Defiance
Norah works with communities, movements and activists across the country to fight corruption, push for gender equality and demand justice
Category: East Africa
Martha Karua, Agather Atuhaire and Boniface Mwangi Back Tundu Lissu, Vow to Testify in Treason Case
The three confirmed through public statements on X, formerly Twitter, that they are ready to testify for Lissu after he listed them among his defense witnesses earlier this week.
Museveni formally nominated for 2026 presidential election
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been formally nominated as a candidate for the 2026 presidential elections, marking his seventh consecutive…
Lissu kumtumia Rais Samia kama shahidi katika kesi yake ya Uhaini
Miongoni mwa waliotajwa pia ni Mkuu wa Jeshi la Polisi IGP Camilius Wambura, Kamishna wa Polisi Ramadhani Kingai, na Mkurugenzi wa Usalama wa Taifa. Lissu pia amewataja viongozi wa kikanda wakiwemo Martha Karua, mwanasiasa na mwanaharakati kutoka Kenya, Boniface Mwangi, Mwanaharakati kutoka Kenya, Agatha Atuhaire, Mwanaharakati kutoka nchini Uganda na Dk. William Mutunga, Jaji Mkuu mstaafu wa Kenya.
Kesi ya Lissu kuendelea Oktoba 6 kwa hatua ya ushahidi
Leo kesi hiyo ilikuja kwa ajili ya kutolewa uamuzi mdogo kuhusu mapingamizi aliyowasilisha Lissu, ambapo alipinga uhalali wa hati ya mashtaka na pia akakosoa maelezo ya mashahidi akidai yameandikwa kinyume cha sheria.
Lissu names Samia, 3 Kenyans and a Ugandan as witnesses in his treason charges
They include ex-Kenyan Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Uganda activist Agatha Atuhaire, who was kidnapped and tortured. Lissu has also summoned Martha Karua and activist Boniface Mwangi to testify in his trial.
Tanzania police officers surround TLS offices after announcing nationalwide Protests
TLS acknowledged the police presence at their premises, but comically describing it as “heightened security” at the Wakili House.
Kenya’s Lillian Odira win 800m Gold in world championship, Tokyo
Kenya’s Lilian Odira overhauled Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to win the women’s 800 metres title at the world championships in…
How Mwanase Ahmed Is Rewriting What It Means to Lead with Love and Fire
She has faced several challenges like being arrested, followed and threatened but she still remains determined to show up and fight for justice.
“Activism Is Not a Title, It’s a Necessity”- Aloikin Praise Opoloje
Aloikin has led and participated in several anti-corruption protests, spoken up about military detention of civilians and continues to challenge Uganda’s political system through both grassroots and digital activism.
