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Governing by Disconnection: Uganda’s internet shut down in perspective. This article elucidates how Uganda’s recent internet shut down constitutes a regression in democratic governance and protection of fundamental human rights. Read the full article at: bit.ly/3ZOwfqt

Nuwe Ahereza Marvin, LL.B Hons (Mak) , Dip. LP (LDC) That’s more like it! I passed the bar course on my first attempt. 🙂‍↔️

Celebrating the strength, brilliance and resilience of women everywhere. Happy Women’s Day from all of us at Lex Amica.

Are Uganda’s elections truly free and fair, or merely regular? In this episode of Constitution Talk,@MKisuze speaks with lawyer, @SBlairofficial about the constitutional questions that shaped Uganda’s 2026 election cycle. Listen to the full episode bit.ly/4aT7OOD

UCC is not a regulator of the media industry and should never be perceived as such. It's a state agency who's primary purpose is censor the press. This is flat out censorship, nothing else.

Happy birthday @UWamboze . We wish you many more years of progress and success.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. May this festive season be filled with peace, hope, joy and may it inspire kindness, reflection and unity as we look toward the year ahead.

Uganda’s Computer Misuse Act, Cap. 96 criminalizes sending “unsolicited information” online, punishable by up to seven years in prison. This provision is unconstitutional for being vague, overbroad and repressive. Most communications, including all social media posts, journalistic inquiries and publications, and advocacy messages, are often “unsolicited.” In 2022, working in partnership with 13 other defenders of digital freedoms, we filed Constitutional Petition No. 37 in the Constitutional Court to challenge the offense and other provisions of that law for being inconsistent and in contravention with several Articles of the 1995 Constitution. The hearing was concluded. Judgment is set to be delivered on a date to be fixed by the Court. Human rights standards under the 1995 Constitution and the ICCPR require speech restrictions to be clear, pursue a legitimate aim, and be necessary and proportionate, which this offense fails to meet. The severe penalties and unclear scope create a chilling effect on journalists, activists, and ordinary users, especially when speaking about public officials. By making “unsolicited” communication the default offense and “public interest” a narrow and discretionary exception, the law undermines the rights to both impart and receive information and weakens democratic debate in Uganda. We hope the Constitutional Court will deliver its judgment soon to end enforcement of such unconstitutional provisions.

I had a great time discussing Uganda's digital landscape and threats to online safety with @Lex_Amica last week. ☺️

@MKisuze @Lex_Amica Thanks so much for having me !

Had a one on one with the phenomenal @_edisa_ on the #Constitutiontalk where she gave a detailed insight on the history &rationale of the 16days of activism& various contemporary issues on the realization of women’s rights in Ug. Listen to the podcast via lexamicaug.org/podcasts/episo…

Furthermore, @_edisa_ notes that digital safety is crucial but hard to ensure due to weak accountability. Online crimes such as sexual harassment are hard to prosecute when offenders are outside Uganda. Listen to the full episode at: lexamicaug.org/podcasts/episo…

Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira is being held in an ungazzetted place and outside the period (48 hours) prescribed by the Constitution. #FreeDeusdeditSsekabira

In our latest podcast episode, Ms. Edisa discusses the harmful effects of bride price as it reinforces male control over women especially when viewed as a financial exchange. Watch the full episode at: lexamicaug.org/podcasts/episo…

Ms. Edisa further notes that criminalizing abortion pushes unsafe practices underground which has been worsened by anti-rights movements and aid cuts. The result is declining sexual and reproductive health autonomy. Watch the full episode at: lexamicaug.org/podcasts/episo…

Ms. Edisa A. Longo (@_edisa_ ) speaks on our ConstitutionTalk Podcast about the history of the 16 Days of Activism, what they represent today, and how the campaign is championed through collaboration at different levels. Watch the full episode : lexamicaug.org/podcasts/episo…

New on ConstitutionTalk Podcast The 16 Days of Activism and Women’s Rights In this episode, Mahad Mugaya (@MKisuze) speaks with Ms. Edisa Longo (@_edisa_ ) about the 16 Days of Activism, women’s rights, and efforts to end gender-based violence. Listen: lexamicaug.org/podcasts/episo…

Thank you team ❤️

Happy birthday to our visionary leader @HarryMwesigwa 🎉. We celebrate your dedication and unwavering commitment that inspires our work

Link to article: observer.ug/viewpoint/the-…