Ghana celebrates a momentous occasion as stolen artifacts, looted during the colonial era, return from the UK and the US, gracing public display for the first time this week. In a stirring display of cultural restoration, people from every corner of the nation converged on Kumasi, the revered seat of the Asante King Otumfuo Osei … Read more
Buikwe District is plunged into mourning as Maj. Nsamba Habib Katakabire, a revered UPDF officer, meets a tragic end in a fatal accident along the Kampala-Jinja highway. The heart-wrenching incident unfolds near Mabira, leaving a community grappling with grief. Behind the wheel of his Toyota Land Cruiser, Maj. Nsamba’s journey takes a devastating turn as … Read more
In the heart of Lira City, a stirring call to action reverberates through the halls of the All Nations Gospel Church as Eng Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, the newly elected paramount chief of Lango, addresses a congregation eager for change. With a voice that carries the weight of authority and a demeanor marked by … Read more
Within the intricate web of Uganda’s transportation networks, the Kampala-Masaka highway serves as a vital lifeline. However, recent events have unfolded a narrative of vulnerability as a crucial segment of road between Kyengera and Budo junction succumbed to the forces of nature, collapsing into a sinkhole on a melancholic Sunday. This disheartening recurrence, the second … Read more
The Ugandan Directorate of Immigration finds itself in a storage quandary due to a substantial backlog of unclaimed passports. Spread across five centers in Kampala, Jinja, Gulu, Mbarara, and Mbale, over 50,000 passports, with some dating back to 2018, remain untouched. Simon Mudenyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has expressed serious concerns over … Read more
In a strategic move to shift the political landscape of Uganda, Dr. Kizza Besigye, who has previously vied for the presidency four times, is galvanizing the nation’s populace to establish grassroots coalitions. These groups are envisioned to facilitate a change in governance before the 2026 general elections, aiming to end President Museveni’s tenure. Dr. Besigye’s … Read more
As the sun set on March 26, the National Unity Platform (NUP) found itself embroiled in a crisis of its own making, with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among rejecting the party’s attempt to remove Mr. Mathias Mpuuga from his parliamentary position. Mpuuga’s steadfast refusal to step down plunged NUP into disarray, prompting urgent deliberations among … Read more
In Uganda’s tapestry of diverse beliefs, the symphony of spiritual devotion sometimes clashes with the serenity of communal living. The recent saga surrounding Pastor James Bisoboka, a revered figure in the Pentecostal community, unveils the intricate dance of managing noise pollution within religious settings while illuminating avenues for constructive resolution. Proverbs 21:23’s timeless wisdom, “Whoever … Read more
In the latest court session at Masaka High Court, the narrative of the tragic fire at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District was further detailed. The first state witness testified that the fire, which resulted in the death of 10 students and injuries to approximately 36, was intentionally set, ruling out an electrical short … Read more
The conversion of over 45,000 hectares of Acholi Sub-region’s government land to private ownership has triggered alarm, signaling a potential crisis in public land stewardship. The Ministry of Lands’ report sheds light on a disturbing trend where individuals have amassed over 158,100 hectares through leasehold and freehold titles, raising questions about the integrity of land … Read more
