First, it was South Africa and now, Kenya. While the storm over the unceremonious and violent way that citizens of various African countries were hounded out of South Africa, some killed and their property destroyed (mob action intended to kick out foreigners supposedly engaged in small, informal business to the detriment of citizens) the scenes […] The ...

The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has successfully graduated 50 specialised Artificial Insemination (AI) technicians following a rigorous 20-day training programme under the Green Dairy Investment Programme (GDI). The pass-out ceremony took place on September 11, 2026, at Ruhengyere Government Ranch in Kikatsi Sub-county, ...

The fast development of digital technologies is bringing great benefits to individuals, businesses, and society. To ensure that no one is left behind in the digital world, it is crucial to ensure that everyone has the requisite skills to thrive. Huaweis skills on wheels initiative aims to bridge the skills gap by providing free training […] The post ...

After nearly four decades under General Yoweri Museveni, Uganda faces a question bigger than who becomes the next president: Are we building a republic where leadership changes through strong democratic institutions, or gradually normalising political inheritance? And if 40 years were not enough, why should Uganda inherit the same Politics? The growing ...

Our readers, we are back with the issue of colonialism, this time with a technical question asking: Could the Roots of Todays Hunger in Karamoja Lie in Colonial Exploitation and Consumption? As the Department for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis at the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition, our point of departure is a 1982 study by Professor […] ...

This article examines how development interventions in Karamoja are conceived, designed, funded, implemented, and evaluated. As the Department for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis at the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition, we argue that some development approaches in the Karamoja Sub-region have become part of the problem. The question our readers ...

When David Balironda Mukasa walks through his oil palm plantation in the island district of Kalangala, he sees more than a source of income. He sees the results of a remarkable journey one that has transformed a community with limited financial literacy and little access to formal banking into one where farmers can save, access […] The post How Stanbic ...

For decades, the Auditor General’s reports have told the same painful story: money sent to districts for classrooms, health centers, and PDM disappears into private pockets. President Museveni has called corruption a parasite that must be crushed. But for years, the response from many district local governments was business as usual. That business as ...

ADJUMANI: Adjumani West is gearing up to host President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) brings its campaigns for flag bearer Leku James Pilli to a close ahead of the September 17 by-election. Museveni, who is also the NRM National Chairman, will campaign for Leku during a rally on September […] The post Adjumani ...

When Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV walked through the gates of Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) in Bukoto, he was already a king. Crowned at the age of three in 1995, the young monarch carried the weight of Tooro Kingdom on his shoulders long before most of his classmates had even started secondary […] The post King Oyo at KISU: The ...

The detention of hundreds of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia’s Jigjiga has led to a thread more serious than a simple illegal border crossing: there is a broad, Saudi-funded military program training thousands of recruits in Somalia, with some graduates being prepared to fight alongside the Sudanese army. The detainees, whose numbers are estimated at between ...

By Kazibwe Musa A profound, heavy silence has settled over the rolling hills of Fort Portal City. For more than three decades, the people of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda knew only one leader, a man who spent almost his entire life under the relentless glare of the public eye. The passing of Omukama […] The post Crowned at Three, Gone at 34: The ...

From Buganda Royal Heritage and Kasubi Tombs to Cultural Lectures and Marriott Training, the Queens Discover That Tourism Is More Than a Crown By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA, UGANDA Leaving behind their rehearsal rooms at the Kampala Marriott Hotel, the Miss Tourism East Africa contestants embarked on an immersive journey into the heart of Ugandas […] The post ...

KAMPALA The Uganda Police Force has opened a review into the arrest and release on police bond of a suspect in a domestic violence and alleged theft of land documents case after a police officer publicly questioned how the matter was handled. The review follows a video circulating on social media in which Corporal […] The post Police probe bond release ...

Minister challenges political and technical leaders to make Masaka a model of accountable local governance By Brian Mugenyi MASAKA CITY, UGANDA The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has challenged Masaka Citys political and technical leadership to close service-delivery gaps and position the city as a model of effective ...

By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA, UGANDA Former Vice President and Presidential Special Envoy Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has paid rich tribute to the late Col. (Rtd) George Wilson Kamya, describing him as a man of remarkable fortitude whose life was defined by integrity, faith, and the turbulent history of East Africa. Ssekandi made the remarks while […] The post ...

High Commissioner Namwamba calls Kampala finale a memorable celebration of East African beauty, culture, and tourism diplomacy By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA, UGANDA The crown found its queen, Uganda found its moment, and East Africa unveiled a powerful new platform for regional promotion when Zam Zam Godana was crowned the inaugural Miss Tourism East Africa. ...

KAMPALA, Uganda A 16-year-old Ugandan youth advocate has asked Parliament to consider a new mechanism aimed at preventing floods and other climate-related disasters from pushing children out of school. Nyanzi Martin Luther, better known as Blockboy, and fellow youth advocate Amanyire Nicholas submitted their petition to the Clerk to Parliament on August ...

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA When Kenyas High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba, received the Miss Tourism East Africa delegation in Kampala, his message extended far beyond beauty, crowns, and pageantry glamour. For the seasoned diplomat, the young women standing before him represented a strategic opportunity ...

All human beings desire prosperity. It is an ongoing pursuit for every man and woman to improve their finances, health, and well-being. However, the drive for wealth leads many to go to extreme lengths, often resorting to questionable means. For those inclined toward faith, recourse is sought through “godly” avenues to achieve riches. Unfortunately, ...

_An Opinion Call to the People of Tooro and Uganda_ Behind every crown, there is a man. Behind every throne, there is a family that bleeds in silence. We saw it at Karambi. Princess Ruth Komuntale, with a breaking voice, standing over her brother’s casket, told us what we did not know. She told us […] The post KIWALA CAROLINE TAHIR: He Grieved Alone So ...

Ugandas Minister of State for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, writing in his capacity as a legal advisor to the government, has issued a formal legal opinion advising President Yoweri Museveni that the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IVs will should guide succession in Tooro Kingdom, emphasizing that any challenges to the document must […] The post ...

Major General Felix Busizoori assumed office as Deputy Commander Land Forces, taking over from Major General Joseph Ssemwanga, now Commander Reserve Force. The handover ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding at the Land Force Headquarters in […] ...

  The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has once again demonstrated its growing global reach, with celebrations erupting in the United States after two of its diaspora leaders were awarded Patriotic Officer numbers. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the PLU leader, recognized Ronnie Kananura and Francis Nkuusa in the recently released list, a move that has been ...

FORT PORTAL Minister for the Presidency Milly Babirye Babalanda has hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for according the late King of Tooro, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, an official burial, urging the Batooro to remain united and preserve the late monarchs legacy. Babalanda, who is also the Member of Parliament for […] The post ...