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By Amiri Wabusimba.  Uganda’s national football team, the Cranes, does not suffer from a lack of talent, patriotism, or public support. What repeatedly undermines the team is something far more difficult to confront: a web of governance weaknesses, policy contradictions, and informal power dynamics that surface at the worst possible …

Remarks made by retired Chief Justice Owiny Dollo during his retirement and handover ceremony have triggered a fresh controversy over the long-running Mutungo Hill land dispute involving the estate of the late businessman Dr Muhammad Buwule Kasasa and the family of the late Kabaka of Buganda, Sir Edward Walugembe Mutesa …

By Amiri Wabusimba – For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green corridors, and inclusive spaces meant to drive economic dignity. Mubende was once held up as proof that this future was within reach. But today, the town has become …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post The story unfolding around Uganda’s once-celebrated tycoon Brian White feels less like a news report and more like a tragic script filled with wealth, mystery, and power struggles. After the fire that claimed the life of 25-year-old Caroline Nalubwama at his home, the …

When Rev. Peace Nakayima walked across the stage at Massey College to receive the Social Innovation Award during the 8th Annual GOWN: African Scholars Awards, the room erupted in applause. The moment was more than a recognition — it was a celebration of a life devoted to service, leadership, and …

The Global Solidarity Network has concluded the African Union Simulation Model for STEM School students under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”, the same theme adopted by the African Union at its most recent summit in February 2025. The model was held during August …

Wabusimba Amiri, a distinguished Ugandan journalist, public health advocate, author, and strategic communication specialist, continues to gain international recognition following his graduation at Cavendish University Uganda’s 14th graduation ceremony, held at the Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo. The event celebrated academic excellence and the university’s mission to prepare graduates for global leadership. …

By Amiri Wabusimba, Uganda’s co-hosting of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is a milestone moment, symbolizing the country’s ambition to position itself as a strategic player in sports diplomacy. As one of three East African nations selected to co-host the prestigious tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania, it is a …

By Wabusimba Amiri. In Uganda, the journey to higher education is not just academic it’s a generational struggle against poverty, inequality, and historical limitations. From Primary One to the gates of the university, students are carried by the sacrifices of their families. Parents give up land, delay personal dreams, and …

By Wabusimba Amiri, Across many global democracies, internal party primaries offer a crucial mechanism for political renewal, grassroots engagement, and institutional legitimacy. In Uganda, however, the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, marked by the 17 July internal party primaries particularly those within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) reflects an …