Tribunal Orders Shs 9M Payout to Arodu Over Police Torture
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal has ordered the government to compensate Arodu Herbert with Shs 9 million for torture, inhuman, and degrading treatment. In 2010, Arodu Herbert sued the Attorney General before the Commission, seeking compensation for alleged torture and illegal detention. According to the complaint, Arodu was
2026 Elections: UHRC Cautions Security Agencies on Human Rights
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has called on security agencies to uphold human rights as Uganda prepares for the 2026 General Elections, emphasizing that doing so is not optional—it is a legal and moral obligation. Electoral seasons in Uganda have historically been marked by heightened tensions, with reports of
Eddie Mutwe Resurfaces in Court After Vanishing for Days
Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has appeared before court in Masaka. Mutwe was reportedly brought to court after having allegedly been abducted last week. According to reports, he had been
UHRC orders CDF to release NUP’s Edie Mutwe
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has directed the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to immediately release Edward Ssebuufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe. The commission warned that failure to comply could result in the CDF being held in contempt under Article 53(1)(d) of the Constitution. In
