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10/06/2025

A Kenyan blogger who died in police custody was hit on the head and his death was likely to have been caused by assault, a post-mortem has revealed.

This contradicts police claims that Albert Ojwang "sustained head injuries after hitting his head against a cell wall".

His death has sparked widespread outrage in Kenya, with rights groups demanding that police be held accountable.

Mr Ojwang, 31, was detained following a complaint by the deputy police chief, who accused him of tarnishing his name on social media.

"The cause of death is very clear; head injury, neck compression and other injuries spread all over the body that are pointing towards assault," state pathologist Bernard Midia said.

Police have not yet commented on the findings.

Mr Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, on Friday, over a post on X that was allegedly critical of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.

He was subsequently transferred over 350km (220 miles) to the capital, Nairobi, and booked into the Central Police Station on Saturday.

Police said he was later found unconscious in his cell with self-inflicted injuries.

But an autopsy, conducted by five pathologists who released a unanimous report, revealed that Mr Ojwang had severe head injuries and suffered neck compression and multiple soft tissue trauma.

Dr Midia, who led the team of pathologists, said that Mr Ojwang did not hit himself on the wall, as police had said in a statement on Sunday.

He said if Mr Ojwang had done this, the pattern of injuries would have been different, and frontal bleeding on the head would be seen.

"But the bleeds that we found on the scalp… on the skin of the head were spaced, including on the face, sides of the head and the back of the head," Dr Midia said at a press conference.

"There were also multiple soft tissue injuries spread all over the body, including the head, neck, upper limbs and the trunk and lower limbs... these were injuries that were externally inflicted," he added.

The injuries were consistent with "external assault" and there were also signs of a struggle, according to pathologists.

Faith Odhiambo, president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), said the autopsy report clearly showed that Mr Ojwang had been "tortured" and "brutally murdered" in police custody.

"We will continue to pile pressure until every single officer involved is held personally liable. We won't accept more excuses," Ms Odhiambo said.

Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has condemned Mr Ojwang's "horrifying" death, saying it added to a long list of "young and defenceless Kenyans whose lives have been taken too soon, in brutal and senseless circumstances, at the hands of the police".

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja earlier suspended several officers who were on duty at the time of Mr Ojwang's death.

But human rights groups have demanded more action, terming the blogger's death as a possible attempt to silence the digital community through intimidation and fear.

A crowd of activists, holding placards and chanting "Stop killing us", protested on Monday outside Nairobi City mortuary, where Mr Ojwang's body is being kept.

Kenya's Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched an inquiry into his death.

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10/06/2025

President Museveni yesterday vowed to personally investigate the whereabouts of Shs218 billion that was meant to compensate civilians who supported the National Resistance Army (NRA) during the 1981–1986 Bush War.

Speaking during Heroes Day celebrations held in Lyantonde District on June 9, the President was visibly angered after several intended beneficiaries and their descendants told him they had never received a single coin from the Akasiimo Programme, despite the government reporting that Shs218 billion had already been disbursed.

Mr Museveni said he initiated the reward programme in 2008, 22 years after the NRA’s victory, to thank civilians who aided the liberation struggle and improve their livelihoods.

“I said we would give a thank you of Shs5 million to each leader during the war, the people who gave us bushes to hide in, those who served on secret committees, guides, and militias. Even if a husband and wife both contributed, each would be rewarded individually,” he said.

“For the other supporters who were not leaders, we agreed on Shs1 million each. So this idea of giving Shs1 million per household, like under PDM [Parish Development Model], actually started with the Balwanyi,” the President added.

He then invited Mr Kiggundu Kabandwa, a member of the civilian veterans’ verification committee, to explain how the money was spent. Mr Kabandwa claimed that beneficiaries received their Shs5 million, but was met with boos from the crowd.

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10/06/2025

Kakoro Town Council’s clerk, Simon Peter Ogule, has been interdicted for six months over allegations of financial mismanagement and abuse of office involving decentralized development funds, local officials confirmed.

The interdiction letter, dated May 30 and signed by Emmanuel Awio on behalf of the Chief Administrative Officer, accuses Ogule of failing to account for misappropriated funds from the Decentralized Development Equalization Grant (DDEG) allocated to Kakoro Town Council.

Ogule was suspended immediately from his duties and barred from accessing town council offices or representing the council in any official capacity during the period of interdiction.

The move follows a meeting held in April, where Ogule reportedly agreed to refund the misused funds by April 11 but failed to comply.

The letter states: “On April 11, you wrote a letter requesting road equipment to execute works on April 18-19, but when the district engineer set aside other duties to assist, you were absent. Despite clear directives and time given, you failed to comply, constituting gross misconduct and negligence under the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders 2021.”

Kakoro LC3 chairman Emmanuel Bumba told Daily Monitor the clerk diverted Shs 4.5 million intended for the construction of a 1.9-kilometre stretch of Zogono-Bumesula road out of a Shs 6.5 million DDEG budget for FY 2024/25, allegedly to support his personal businesses.

“He started absenting himself from work until the district was forced to intervene,” Bumba said.

Ogule admitted borrowing Shs 4 million from the allocated funds but insisted he intended to repay it.

“I used that money hoping to secure a loan from Centenary Bank, but the bank rejected my request because I stood as a guarantor for someone else who had not cleared their loan,” he explained.

This is not the first time Ogule has faced financial troubles in his public service career. Similar challenges were reported during his tenure at Butebo Town Council.

The district has called for a thorough audit of Kakoro Town Council’s finances and is working with relevant authorities to ensure accountability.

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10/06/2025

Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye has resumed his role as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson following a reported ‘sick leave’, the Ugandan army has confirmed.

The development brings to an end the interim leadership of Col Chris Magezi, who has been serving in an acting capacity during Maj Gen Kulayigye’s absence.

In a formal statement issued Thursday, June 05, Col Magezi confirmed the transition, stating: “The substantive Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI), Major General Felix Kulayigye, has resumed official duties after a short period away on leave. I have ceased to act accordingly.”

Maj Gen Kulayigye, who is widely known for his seasoned military communication experience, returns at a time when the UPDF is actively engaged in various regional peace support operations and national security stabilization efforts.

The UPDF announced the changeover through its official communication platforms, reaffirming its commitment to transparent engagement with both the media and the general public.

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10/06/2025

More than 10,000 humanities teachers across Uganda have gone on strike, protesting what they call unequal and unfair salary treatment compared to their science counterparts.

The industrial action, led by the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union (UPHTU), affects government secondary schools, 23 Primary Teachers' Colleges, five National Teachers’ Colleges, and Uganda Colleges of Commerce.

The strike takes effect Tuesday after the Eid al-Adha and Heroes Day holidays.

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10/06/2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has defended four of its judges, including a Ugandan-born judge, Solomy Balungi Bossa, days after they were sanctioned by the Trump administration. According to the ICC, the sanctions by the US government led by President Donald Trump is an attempt to undermine the global court.

“These measures are a clear attempt to undermine the independence of an international judicial institution which operates under the mandate of 125 State Parties from all corners of the globe.

The ICC provides justice and hope to millions of victims of unimaginable atrocities, in strict adherence to the Rome Statute, and maintains the highest standards in protecting the rights of suspects and the victims.

Targeting those working for accountability does nothing to help civilians trapped in conflict. It only emboldens those who believe they can act with impunity,” the ICC said in a statement.

It added: “These sanctions are not only directed at designated individuals, they also target all those who support the Court, including nationals and corporate entities of States Parties. They are aimed against innocent victims in all Situations before the Court, as well as the rule of law, peace, security, and the prevention of the gravest crimes that shock the conscience of humanity.”

Late last week, the US Secretary of State, Mr Marco Rubio, announced the sanctions against the four justices for their "illegitimate and baseless actions” targeting Israel and the US.

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09/06/2025

The government has unveiled a new regulatory framework to govern climate change projects and position Uganda to participate fully in the global carbon market. The National Climate Change Regulations, 2025, aim to unlock climate finance through the sale of carbon credits while promoting transparency, accountability, and equitable benefit-sharing. They operationalise provisions of the Climate Change Act, 2021, and set procedures for project approval, measurement, reporting, verification, and registration.

Speaking at the launch in Luzira, Kampala, Ms Margaret Mwebesa, the commissioner for Climate Change at the Ministry of Water and Environment, said the regulations are designed to attract both domestic and international investment in climate-friendly projects.

“These regulations emphasise transparency and inclusivity. Everyone involved—especially local communities—must benefit fairly,” she said. A key requirement is robust Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas emissions.

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09/06/2025

Five people have been confirmed dead and six other injured in a road accident in Nakasongola.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening, at around 8:30 PM in Kyalweza Village, Wabinyonyi Subcounty, along the Kampala-Gulu Highway.

According to a police statement released by ASP Sam TwiineAmazima, the PRO for the Savannah Region, the accident involved two motor vehicles: a Toyota Hiace with registration number UA 415AV, and a Nissan Diesel vehicle, registration number UBL 615T. Both vehicles were white in colour and reportedly being driven by unidentified individuals.

According to Twiinamazima, preliminary investigations suggest that the Toyota Hiace was traveling from the Kampala direction at high speed when it veered out of its lane and collided head-on with the oncoming Nissan from the Gulu direction.

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09/06/2025

There was excitement at nine roadside markets in Mpigi District and Greater Masaka after President Museveni extended financial support to several vendors.

For the last three years, the President, through a team of officials from State House, has been traversing roadside markets on major highways, supporting vendors as a business booster package. Each vendor receives Shs100, 000 as additional capital for their small enterprises. The money is aimed at improving vendors’ household incomes.

During a visit to roadside markets on the Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara highway last Thursday, a team from State House led by the Senior Presidential Advisor- Elderly, Princess Pauline Nassolo and the Special Presidential Assistant in charge of Women Affairs, Ms Flora Kabibi, delivered the package to 607 vendors who operate in markets, which include among others; Kyabagonya Market, Kabalungi Market, Kakinga Market (all in Lwengo District), Kyabakuza Market, Kabale-Bugonzi in Masaka, Mbizzinya Market in Mpigi.

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09/06/2025

Wishing you a happy Heroes' Day

08/06/2025

07/06/2025

Traditionally, medical doctors are expected to spend their days attending to patients, retreating to the quiet of their homes after long shifts in hospitals. In Uganda, like in many parts of the world, society has long held tightly to rigid perceptions of what professionals should be—and how they should behave.

But a new generation of professionals is beginning to challenge these norms, and at the forefront of this shift is Dr Solomon Kimera.

At 27, Dr Kimera is not only a practicing medical doctor, but also an increasingly influential digital content creator. His journey into content creation began during his university days—not out of necessity, but from a genuine passion for storytelling and expression. Today, the Gulu University trained doctor skillfully straddles two worlds: the seriousness of the medical field and the creativity of the digital space.

Kimera began creating content while still in medical school, driven by a desire to shed light on what healthcare professionals experience behind the scenes. Before gaining traction on social media, he was just like any other person online, posting just for fun.

However, the turnaround happened after he started making hospital related content. His first major TikTok video post, which demonstrated what medical professionals go through, was inspired by an encounter he had with a patient who neither wanted an injection nor a medical tablet for medication. The post garnered over 200,000 and 500 views and comments, respectively.

“Things changed when I started making hospital-related content. My first post was inspired by an encounter I had with a patient who frustrated me because she did not want an injection, nor did she want medical tablets. Out of frustration, I filmed the-would be reaction to her and posted on TikTok. The post garnered a lot of views and comments,” he reveals.

Over time, what started as a frustrating encounter has evolved into a passion to educate, entertain, and inform his audience. Dr Kimera thereafter started running the Doctor-patient series on TikTok, which gained a lot of attention from fellow doctors and the public out there because it revealed what medical professionals go through when treating patients.

“I use my platforms not just for laughs,” he says. “I see them as tools to share medical knowledge in ways that people can relate to and easily understand. After my first viral post, I started running the Doctor-patient series, which gained a lot of attention from fellow medical professionals and the public out there,” he further reveals.

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