By Amiri Wabusimba. On Thursday, March 13, voters in Kawempe North will participate in a by-election, a process that has already been marred by violence, arrests, and heightened security deployment. Over the past ten days of campaigns, reports of injuries, arbitrary arrests, and security excesses have raised deep concerns about …

SSEMCO’s Generosity Expands to Kasambya: A Testament to Brotherhood and Unity In yet another remarkable act of generosity, SSEMCO, a leading number one supplier of rice and maize flour in Mubende, has once again extended its support to the Muslim community. Following its initial iftar donation in Mubende Town, the …

In an exemplary act of generosity, SSEMCO, one of the leading supplier of rice and maize flour in Mubende, marked the beginning of Ramadan with a significant donation of 12 (25kgs) bags of rice and 6 (10kgs) bags of maize flour to Mubende Town Mosque. This noble gesture, spearheaded by …

Uganda’s Health Care System Needs a Community-Driven Health Insurance Model.   By Amiri Wabusimba. Uganda’s public health system has been caught in a cycle of crisis management for decades. The country has been plagued by recurring outbreaks of deadly diseases like Ebola, Mpox, and Marburg. Yet, despite the urgency and …

By Amiri Wabusimba. For decades, Uganda has struggled with systemic weaknesses in financial oversight, exposing the country to corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The latest scandal, involving the unauthorized diversion of 60 Billion Ugx from the Bank of Uganda, has once again placed the Ministry of Finance at the …

By Amiri Wabusimba Amiri. Football is more than just a game it is a passion, a dream, and sometimes, a battle for survival. Few have embodied this spirit more than Martin “Nabutono” Nsubuga, affectionately known as “Rasta.” For years, he has given his heart to the game, inspiring fans with …

By Wabusimba Amiri, In many underdeveloped nations, access to affordable communication is considered a necessity rather than a luxury. Mobile phones have become lifelines for business, social interactions, and even romance. Yet, while telecom companies promote affordable packages, the reality is that millions of people unknowingly spend a significant portion …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Opposition politics in Uganda, as in much of Africa, finds itself entangled in a paradox: parties that demand free, fair, and transparent elections from the ruling regime often fail to uphold the same democratic principles within their own ranks. The upcoming 2026 general elections and the Kawempe …

By Amiri Wabusimba. As app-based transport services revolutionize urban mobility across Uganda and globally, the promise of convenience, affordability, and transparency has become their cornerstone. In Uganda, platforms like Uber, Safe Boda, and Faras have offered a lifeline for millions, enabling swift, transport in Kampala with growing urbanization and limited …

By Amiri Wabusimba.  Ugandan government’s rollout of digital number plates is hailed as a modern solution to the country’s growing vehicle-related crime rates. Promising enhanced security and better traffic management, the initiative aims to introduce a centralized system for vehicle tracking. However, the effectiveness of this new technology remains uncertain, …