By Amiri Wabusimba. The Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program, initiated with a US$150 million loan from the World Bank-IDA, was designed to drive urban transformation in Uganda by enhancing municipal infrastructure and institutional performance. The first phase of the program (2013-2018) achieved significant improvements in areas such …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Under the three-decade rule of President Yoweri Museveni, Uganda has transformed into a perilous environment for journalists. The regime’s relentless suppression of dissent, rampant corruption, and systematic human rights violations have fostered an atmosphere of fear and intimidation for those committed to reporting the truth.   Journalists …

By Amiri Wabusimba. The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) has been hailed as a transformative agenda aimed at equipping Ugandan learners with practical skills and critical thinking abilities for the modern world. While policymakers and political leaders trumpet this initiative as a transformative agenda, their actions betray a troubling disconnect from the …

Kanjjako Widows Association, a dedicated group of widows living with HIV/AIDS, on Friday 3rd Jan paid a condolence visit to Hajjat Sophie Safina Kenyangi, The UMSC National Chairperson of the Muslim Women Council, following the loss of her father, the late Haj Swaib Kalandi. Haj Swaib was laid to rest …

By Wabusimba Amiri.   With just days remaining before Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 10, 2025, his return to the White House has garnered significant attention globally including in Uganda, who are closely observing his revived “America First” agenda. …

By Amiri Wabusimba. As part of their annual Nva Mubende Festival, the Nva Mubende family has organized a fundraising marathon to enhance access to Maternal, Child Health, and Nutrition (MCHN) services in Mubende District. The marathon, set to take place on Jan 18 2025, aims to generate crucial funds to …

Wabusimba Amiri, a multifaceted advocate, journalist, diplomat, and entrepreneur, has enhanced his professional capacity by joining a distinguished team of trainers on gender-responsive reporting and communication. This achievement follows his successful completion of advanced training at the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communication in Nairobi, Kenya.   …

By Amiri Wabusimba. In recent years, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the first son and Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), has gained notoriety for a series of provocative remarks posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account. These tweets, often laced with humor, have sparked controversy and made headlines for their alarming content, …

By Amiri Wabusimba. In today’s interconnected world, where information flows instantaneously across borders, Uganda stands at a pivotal moment in its media evolution. The democratization of information-sharing through online platforms has opened avenues for citizen engagement and freedom of expression, enshrined in the country’s constitution. However, the absence of a …

By Wabusimba Amiri. The stories of Bulambuli have become synonymous with recurring tragedies, Year after year if it’s not Kasese, Manafa it has to be Bulambuli landslides and floods claiming lives, destroying homes, and displacing thousands. These disasters, while triggered by nature, expose deeper systemic failures in governance, planning, and …