Ssekandi Pushes Vocational Dream for Masaka as Oscar Mutebi Quietly Powers the Groundwork for Transformation WRITES BRIAN MUGENYI mugenyijj@gmail.com Special Envoy on Political Affairs to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, has renewed his push for the establishment of a vocational institute in Rural Masaka District, presenting it as ...

By Denis Jjuuko When the planners of the war on Iran sat to make the final decision, they perhaps envisaged a quick win. Fly in, kill the leader and a few others and the country would collapse. Your chosen leaders would then take over and pledge allegiance, after all you are the worlds super power. […] The post #OutToLunch: Had Iran been Uganda, what ...

Rural Masakas Quiet Transformation: Inside Ugandas Push for Education and Rural Development By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com MASAKA, UGANDA In the rolling farmlands of Rural Masaka District, a quiet but meaningful transformation is taking shape. Once known mainly for subsistence farming and limited infrastructure, the region is gradually becoming part ...

Rakais Rising Administrator: Sarah Kiyimba and the Quiet Battle to Restore Public Trust By Brian Mugenyi RAKAI DISTRICT On a humid afternoon in southern Uganda, the steady hum of boda bodas and the distant chatter from trading centres define the rhythm of daily life. Far from the polished offices of Kampala, a new generation […] The post Who is ...

Inside Bukakata Seed School: A 3.5 Billion Government Project Thriving Amid Neglect, Vandalism and Power Crisis WRITES BRIAN MUGENYI mugenyijj@gmail.com In the rural stretches of Masaka District, along the dusty Lambu landing site road, stands Bukakata Seed Secondary Schoola government-funded institution once hailed as a flagship intervention to expand ...

In a vibrant celebration of innovation, investment, and community transformation, Hajji Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira, Member of Parliament for Kawempe South, officially unveiled Cocoland Farm Resort, a multi-billion-shilling agro-tourism venture in Buikwe District. The grand launch, held over the weekend, attracted enthusiastic crowds, local leaders, investors, ...

Kampala The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has appointed Eng. Joselynne Rwabwogo Rwakakooko as its Acting Managing Director, replacing Paul Mwesigwa in a major leadership reshuffle following growing public concern over power outages and service reliability. The appointment, announced on May 3, 2026, comes just days after a ...

Ugandas Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 has, more than ever, sparked public discourse. The bill has mounted a heated debate ranging from its content to its implications for different sectors of the economy. However, there has been limited space to interrogate the intentions of this bill; mainly questioning whether its object is to address a […] The ...

In the grand theatre of history, nations are not remembered for the eloquence of their lamentations, but for the audacity of their innovations. Civilizations rise not merely upon the abundance of natural resources beneath their soil, but upon the depth of scientific imagination cultivated within their people. The most prosperous nations on earth did not ...

KAMPALA As Uganda reflects on the just-concluded 2026 General Elections, a new report by digital rights organization Unwanted Witness has raised serious concerns over how personal data was collected, processed, and protected during the countrys most technology-driven election cycle. The report, titled Uneven Enforcement of Data Protection Laws Puts Data ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA May 3, 2026 Ugandas music scene has a bold new voice: Desmond Sekiwu. The Kampala-based musical artist is gaining traction for his genre-blending sound that threads traditional Ugandan rhythms with Afrobeat, R&B, and contemporary Hip-Hop. Sekiwus music tackles themes of identity, ambition, love, and everyday African life. His vocals move ...

KAMPALA Ugandas electricity sector has once again been thrown into uncertainty following the dramatic removal of top leadership at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), reigniting fears of instability and possible backdoor privatization of the countrys power distribution system. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu on May 2, ...

The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has urged couples to take land registration seriously, saying it is a critical step toward reducing the growing number of family land disputes across Uganda. Speaking at a couples retreat in Busimbi Division, Mityana District on May 1, Nabakooba advised spouses to ensure proper ...

St. Mugaga Secondary School Eyes Model Status in Greater Masaka as Government Support Deepens Writes Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com Rural Masaka District St. Mugaga Secondary School has expressed strong ambition to transform into a fully-fledged government-aided model school in Greater Masaka, as stakeholders and government representatives intensify ...

President Museveni’s Seventh Term swearing in: Why Ugandans should celebrate Grand Father’s victory WRITES BRIAN MUGENYI INTRODUCTION: A NATION AT A POLITICAL CROSSROADS As Uganda steadily moves toward the 2026 president Museveni’s seventh term swearing in at Kololo Independent grounds on 12th May 2026 after 71.65 victory in general elections, ...

    BRIAN MUGENYI: Why Kampala University matters in Ugandas academic innovation excellence under Prof. Katereggas family empire legacy WRITES BRIAN MUGENYI Mugenyijj@gmail.com Ggaba From an analytical point of view, education remains the key to success. Every parent, student, and civilized individual would wish to study in the best university that offers ...

In a significant move to bridge the gap between Ugandans living abroad and their home government, the Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) USA Chapter, Mr. Ronnie Kananura arrived in Kampala to attend the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni scheduled for May 12th 2026. The Chairmans attendance marks a strategic turning point for […] The ...

Compassion Vs Unity: Oscar Mutebis Easter Cup Breathes Life into Rural Masaka Sports Potential Writes Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com MASAKA: Sports remains one of the most powerful tools for promoting unity, hope and compassion within communities, often easing social pressures while nurturing young talent. Last Sunday, thousands of residents thronged ...

Ugandas Top Schools Storm Global Education Stage in 2026 Global Schools Prize Race By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com Kampala KAMPALA, UGANDA: Jubilations and excitement have gripped Ugandas education sector after three local schools were shortlisted among the Top 50 institutions globally for the prestigious Global Schools Prize 2026. The development has ...

Trade order irregularities: Masaka City Town Clerk directs Street vendors to vacate and move into gazetted markets Writes Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com MASAKA CITY The Masaka City administration has intensified its campaign to restore order in urban trade operations, directing all small-scale business owners operating along city streets to immediately ...

Every 1st of May, the world ceremonially pauses to commemorate International Labour Day, a day born not out of political convenience or elite benevolence, but from blood, sacrifice, sweat, imprisonment, and the uncompromising courage of workers who dared to demand dignity in the face of industrial oppression. Yet beneath the celebratory speeches, carefully ...

State House Anti Corruption Unit advisor Atwine tightens campaign against corruption, calls for public participation   KAMPALA CITY The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, under Presidential Advisor Counsel Rebecca Atwine, has intensified its nationwide campaign against corruption, urging Ugandans to take an active role in the fight against the vice that ...

Labour Day: Museveni Pledges Funding for Fish Farmers, Orders Nkoyoyo School Renovation President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged increased government funding for Ugandas fishing sector, promising targeted financial support to fish farmers and pond owners in the 20262027 financial year. Speaking at national Labour Day celebrations in Buikwe District, ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today presided over the celebration of the International Labour Day at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School Grounds in Matale, Buikwe District, calling on Ugandans to focus on wealth creation as the pathway to sustainable employment. The celebrations were held under the theme: Safeguarding Ugandas Progress: Empowering the ...

An open letter to H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on civil servants scramble for salary increment Youre Excellency, As the nation prepares to commemorate Labour Day this May, the air is thick with both gratitude and grievance gratitude for the dignity of work, and grievance for the weight many workers continue to carry. Like a pot […] The post DR. OPUL JOSEPH, ...