Enraged by the killing, a mob of locals descended upon the house of the alleged youth.

In a fit of collective rage, they destroyed property, unroofed the house, and cut down banana plantains—a culturally significant act often associated with the complete rejection of an individual from the community.

The exploration and development of oil resources in the Bunyoro region began in 2016.

HOIMA, UGANDA – Leaders across the Bunyoro sub-region have expressed appreciation for a noticeable decrease in land-related conflicts within their areas.

Supreme Court Judge Hon. Justice Mike Chibita has called on human rights actors to intensify efforts in building the capacity of justice institutions to better protect the rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children, persons with disabilities (PWDs), the elderly, and refugees.

Justice Chibita made the remarks while officiating a five-day human rights training organised by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Regional Training Facility. Held under the theme “Promotion of Human Rights-Based Approach in Protecting Rights of Minority Groups,” the training convened key stakeholders from the Greater Kampala Metropolitan area, including representatives from the Uganda Police Force, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Judiciary, Uganda Human Rights Commission, Electoral Commission, Uganda Prisons Service, civil society organizations, and journalists.